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FERNANDES introduced the RETROROCKET STAR WARS DARTH VADER in 2002. Based on the Fernandes Retrorocket model, these guitars have Darth Vader graphics created by computer controlled painting process with vibrant images on the body and the neck culminating with the STAR WARS logo on the fretboard. The STAR WARS Retrorockets alder body Strat style bodies, bolt on maple necks and fretboards with HSS Fernandes Vintage Elite pickups and synchronized tremolo. As it was part of the Fernandes Star Wars Collector's Series production was limited to 250 for North America and each each one was individually serial numbered and came with a certificate of authenticity. They also came with a "Star Wars" molded case and a "Star Wars, Fernandes" logo plate.
Specifications (20)
Controls
Number of control knobs | 2 control knobs |
Pickup selector controls | 5-way selector switch |
Tone controls | 1 tone control |
Volume controls | 1 volume control |
Electronics
Pickups brand and model | Fernandes Vintage Elite pickup(s) |
Pickups configuration | 2 single coil pickups and 1 humbucker pickup |
General
Graphics | Sci-Fi character graphics |
Made in | Japan |
Number of strings | 6 strings |
Scale length | 25.5 inches scale-length |
Body
Body material | alder body |
Body style | Stratocaster style |
Hardware
Bridge | tremolo bridge |
Hardware color | black hardware |
Fretboard
Fingerboard material | maple fingerboard |
Neck
Neck joint | bolt on neck |
Neck material | maple neck |
Neck width | 1.625 inches wide at nut |
Nut | composite nut |
Tuner layout | six-in-a-row tuners |
Prices (1)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
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2002 | $1299.98 | new | guitar-list | MSRP |