The Fernandes LE Series were Stratocaster style electrics introduced around 1992 and were made until 1998. The LE-2 models have a traditional 7.23" fingerboard radius - the LE-1 models have a flatter 14" fingerboard radius. Otherwise the LE-1 and LE-2 models are the same.
![]() | FERNANDES LE-1Production of the Ferndandes LE-1 began around 1993 and ended in 1998. The LE-1 is a Fender stratocaster copy with basswood or alder body, Fernandes FST-1C tremolo bridge and Gotoh MH-12 mahcine heads. This model was also available with gold hardware as the LE-1G model. A factory fitted Fernandes Sustainer System was an option for the LE-1. |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-1GThe FERNANDES LE-1G is identical to the LE-1 except has gold hardware. |
![]() | FERNANDES LE-1XThe Fernandes LE-1X was introduced around 1994. This model had slightly different hardware to the LE-1 model. Also the LE-1X had an alder body compared to the basswood used in the later LE-1s. The LE-1X had three Fernandes VS-5T single coil pickups (compared to the VS-4 pickups on the LE-1 guitar). The bridge was a Fernandes FST-1CT compared to the FST-1C on the LE-1. |
![]() | FERNANDES LE-2The Fernandes LE-2 was made between 1991 and 1998. The LE-2 was based on the vintage Stratocaster design and aimed to replicate the classic feel and tone of that instrument. The LE-2 was available with gold hardware (as the LE-2G) or chrome hardware (LE-2 or LE-2N) and in right or left handed configuration. The LE-2N had an ash body (with brighter tone) and a tortoiseshell pickguard. Pickups were three Fernandes VS-4 single coils. Available with the Fernandes Sustainer System as a factory fitted option. |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-2FSManufacture of the LE-2FS began in 1993 |
![]() | FERNANDES LE-2GThe Fernandes LE-2G was identical to the LE-2, but had gold hardware and was available with gold finish as an option. |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-2LThe first LE-2L was produced by FERNANDES in 1998 |
![]() | FERNANDES LE-2NFERNANDES made the LE-2N from 1997 to 1998. It was a classic Stratocaster style guitar - like the LE-2, but the LE-2N had an ash body with blond finish, tortoiseshell pickguard and a hard-tail bridge. Pickups were three Fernandes VS-4 single coils and the LE-2N came with an optional factory fitted Fernandes Sustainer System. |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-2XFERNANDES began making the LE-2X in 1993 |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-3The first LE-3 was produced by FERNANDES in 1993 |
No image yet | FERNANDES LE-3FSThe LE-3FS was introduced in 1993 |
Specifications:
Model | Image | Finish colors | Finish effects | Made in | Number of strings | Scale length |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | ![]() | black finish, blue finish, cream finish, green finish, red finish | metallic finish | Japan | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | No image yet | gold finish | - | - | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | ![]() | black finish, cream finish, red finish | - | Japan | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | ![]() | Three tone sunburst, black finish, blue finish, cream finish, green finish, red finish, two color sunburst | metallic finish | Japan | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | ![]() | blue finish, cream finish, gold finish, red finish | metallic finish | Japan | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | ![]() | blonde finish | - | Japan | 6 strings | 25.5 inches scale-length |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Pickup selector controls | Tone controls | Volume controls | Number of control knobs |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | - |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | - |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | - |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | 3 control knobs |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | - |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | 5-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 1 volume control | - |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
Model | Pickups configuration |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | 3 single coil pickups |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - |
Model | Body material | Body shape features | Pickguard material | Body style |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | alder body, basswood body | double cutaway | white pickguard | - |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | basswood body | double cutaway | white pickguard | - |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | alder body | double cutaway | white pickguard | Stratocaster style |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | basswood body | double cutaway | white pickguard | - |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | basswood body | double cutaway | white pickguard | - |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | ash body | double cutaway | tortoiseshell pickguard | Stratocaster style |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
Model | Bridge | Hardware color | Tuners |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | tremolo bridge | chrome hardware | Gotoh tuners |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | tremolo bridge | gold hardware | - |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | tremolo bridge | chrome hardware | - |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | tremolo bridge | chrome hardware | - |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | tremolo bridge | gold hardware | - |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | fixed bridge | chrome hardware | - |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - | - | - |
Model | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard position markers |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | maple fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - | - |
Model | Neck joint | Neck material | Number of frets | Tuner layout |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | bolt on neck | maple neck | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | bolt on neck | - | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | bolt on neck | - | 21 fret | six-in-a-row tuners |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - | - | - | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - | - | - | - |
Model | Neck radius |
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FERNANDES LE-1 1993 to 1998 | - |
FERNANDES LE-1G 1993 to 1998 | - |
FERNANDES LE-1X 1994 to 1998 | - |
FERNANDES LE-2 1991 to 1998 | 7.25 vintage radius on neck |
FERNANDES LE-2FS 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-2G 1992 to 1998 | 7.25 vintage radius on neck |
FERNANDES LE-2L 1998 | - |
FERNANDES LE-2N 1997 to 1998 | 7.25 vintage radius on neck |
FERNANDES LE-2X 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-3 1993 | - |
FERNANDES LE-3FS 1993 | - |