Fernandes Retrorocket Yoda
Overview
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Dates of manufacture:
2003
FERNANDES introduced the RETROROCKET STAR WARS YODA in 2003. Based on the Fernandes Retrorocket model, these guitars have Yoda graphics created by computer controlled painting process with vibrant images on the body and the neck culminating with light sabres 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 this model was part of the Fernandes Star Wars Collector's Series production was limited to 65 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 | chrome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $1299.98 | new | guitar-list | MSRP |