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> What kind of guitar does Jas play?
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post Jan 25 2012, 06:32 PM
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It looks like a Les Paul, but this picture leads me to believe it's another brand. The logo on the headstock doesn't look like it says 'Gibson'.

Anyone have any idea?

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Would love to know about what kind of gear he used live and in studio.
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post Feb 20 2012, 11:43 AM
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I would have been inclined to say it is a white Epiphone. The logo on the headstock looks right, although it is hard to read the writing across the guitar. There was rumour he owned about 45 guitars at one point.


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post Feb 28 2012, 03:45 PM
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I'm not 100% either. I was also going to say Epiphone, but the shape of the headstock is different. The brand name actually looks like a Fernandes to me. They made Les Paul copies during the 80s through (I think) the early 90s. Jas is playing some sort of silver/chrome/metallic sparkle Les Paul Custom model.

Here's an example of the Fernandes name script:
http://richardhillyermusic.files.wordpress...es-lp.jpg?w=687
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post Mar 13 2012, 01:42 PM
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Fernandes donīt have the "triangles"...seems like a "custom" Epi, but...its too large the name on the top...

Maybe a 100% custom guitar XD
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post Mar 22 2012, 07:16 AM
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QUOTE(dalesalida @ Mar 13 2012, 02:42 AM)

Fernandes donīt have the "triangles"...seems like a "custom" Epi, but...its too large the name on the top...

Maybe a 100% custom guitar XD


No no no. Of course that Fernandes doesn't have the "triangle". That's not a custom model; it's a standard. The "triangles" are what signify the Gibson custom series. Every Les Paul guitar (and thus the copies) use the emblem to signify their high end models. It doesn't actually mean a guitar custom made for someone's personal specifications. Fernandes made Les Paul customs too. The picture I linked to was just to compare the Fernandes script logo (which fits closest with Jas' guitar) - not to compare the actual guitar model.

Here is a Fernandes Les Paul Custom:
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Although, this particular model has a slightly different custom "triangle" emblem. Unfortunately, pictures of Fernandes branded Les Pauls are rare on the internet, especially the 70s custom models with the Gibson correct logo (like Jas' guitar). As you can see above, they also used slightly different variations over the years to avoid a direct lawsuit from Gibson. Do a search for Fernandes' more popular sister brand "Burny" guitars and you'll see the correct emblem.

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These are the same Fernandes guitars, made in the same Fernandes commissioned factory. During the 80's, they just stopped making Gibson replicas under the Fernandes name and put them under the "Burny" brand instead.

Too long/didn't read:
Jas used a Fernandes Les Paul Custom copy most likely built in the 70s.
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post Mar 22 2012, 10:53 PM
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Excellent info!
i didnt know the change to burny name!
Fernandes made great guitars i own a mid 90's stratocaster and is really good for the price i paid XD