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Radioboy950
January 28th, 2008, 04:44 PM
While fishing around for info on a Ravelle , I ran across this interesting sustain gizmo.
I’m not sure I personally would have a need for “ infinite” sustain, but rock player Dave Kushner gives a cool demo of his signature Fernandes model with the “Sustainer”. Lots of other info on their site too.

http://fernandesguitars.com/rvls.html

I haven’t figured out if this is a specially-designed pickup, or an electronics kit that will work with any pickup.

I really don’t know much about Fernandes guitars, but the Ravelle caught my eye more than a few times.

How’s the build quality/playability? Good enough to be a number-one on stage??

Brian Krashpad
January 29th, 2008, 07:40 AM
I have a Ravelle Deluxe, which is one of the non-Sustainer models. It comes with Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB pickups stock. Of my "top 5" always-dependable "first tier" guitars, it is the only non-US built (others are two LP's, a '52 RI Tele, and a Hamer Special). It could easily be a person's number one (I intentionally rotate my guitars at gigs). Build, fit, and finish are top notch.

http://static.flickr.com/31/64206604_0561bb9017_o.jpg

Can't give you any info on the Sustainer. I'd never use one, which is why I got a Ravelle without it.

Reportedly, the Chinese-made ones are actually better than the MIK (production started in China, was switched to Korea for a couple years, then back to China) ones. Mine is one from the first batch of MIC Ravelles. I haven't played any other ones so I don't know how true that belief is, but it seems accepted over at the Fernandes boards.

I got mine for $400 used but minty, on consignment in a local mom&pop.

Radioboy950
January 29th, 2008, 08:40 AM
I have a Ravelle Deluxe, which is one of the non-Sustainer models. It comes with Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB pickups stock. Of my "top 5" always-dependable "first tier" guitars, it is the only non-US built (others are two LP's, a '52 RI Tele, and a Hamer Special). It could easily be a person's number one (I intentionally rotate my guitars at gigs). Build, fit, and finish are top notch.

http://static.flickr.com/31/64206604_0561bb9017_o.jpg

Can't give you any info on the Sustainer. I'd never use one, which is why I got a Ravelle without it.

Reportedly, the Chinese-made ones are actually better than the MIK (production started in China, was switched to Korea for a couple years, then back to China) ones. Mine is one from the first batch of MIC Ravelles. I haven't played any other ones so I don't know how true that belief is, but it seems accepted over at the Fernandes boards.

I got mine for $400 used but minty, on consignment in a local mom&pop.

Great info...and that's one fine-looking guitar.

Brian Krashpad
January 29th, 2008, 09:23 AM
Thanks. I've seen reports of used Ravelles going for under $300 US, which is a great deal. I was hesitant to pay $400 for a MIC guitar (it was tagged at $450) but since I could play it first I changed my mind.

It's the guitar I'm playing in my avatar, btw:

http://b0.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00860/09/41/860481490_l.jpg