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Fernandes FAB-170 is a rare Japanese bass guitar made1970s inspired by high-end Alembic models. It features exotic woods like zebrawood and silverheart, with a neck-through design for better sustain. The bass uses active pickups and a special external power supply for its pickup signal selection. Known for its craftsmanship and unique electronics.

It was made in Japan 1979. It has small scratches and dents on it but they are'nt noticeable, it is very good condition overall.
It works perfectly and really good playablilty. It comes with original power supply XLR cable and original case
The electronics functions perfectly as original, outputting various tones via stereo cables or a XLR cable connected through the power supply. Please note that when using a standard mono cable, output will be from the neck pickup as original.

It weights 3.9㎏ (8 lbs 9.6 oz) and has 30 inch short scale.

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • FAB-170
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1979
Made In
  • Japan
String Type
  • Steel
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Right / Left Handed
  • Left Handed
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway

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Tokyo Tone Temple

Tokyo, Japan
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