LEFT HANDED Fernandes LC70RR

Good LC70RRs are becoming quite sought after now, most carry the Burny name and the vast majority will be right handed. We were amazed to see a left handed Fernandes LC-70RR arrive here in its case, and untouched for a few decades. The origin of this rarity is difficult to precisely pin-point, but the highest probability is a Dyna Gakki build, but there is a possibility that it may have been FujiGen - my firm opinion is the former. I am dating this at late September 1988, one of a very small batch of left handed models made for export. The white finish has faded gracefully giving the guitar a timeless look that folk are happy to pay a fortune to replicate. Both Dyna and Fujigen were good enough for Fender to partner up with, and this is evident in the quality of this Fernandes - it feels like it will go on forever.

This Randy Rhoads model has just had a thorough recommissioning after a long spell in its case - nothing required beyond routine servicing and a good clean.

Inside the control cavity is a serial number of 89022LC, and the pots put this guitar in 1988, possibly 1989 - we are presuming 22nd September 1988. Left handed models were made in very small numbers, and these signature or tribute models even rarer.

If there is a left handed Randy Rhoads fan out there who can't spare the £15k to have Gibson make a '74 tribute for you, I think this is as good as it can get. The quality of MIJ from this era is light years ahead of modern day products until you get to several thousand pounds. The pick-ups are original, and read 7.88k each which indicates VH-3 spec (same as John Sykes models). The hardware is in fantastic condition - the evidence of its age requires a very close inspection. The pick-guard retains the Randy Rhoads text - most have been worn away. The locking strap pins are present and correct.

An incredibly rare opportunity to play a great spec, great quality, great sounding left handed LP for a fraction of the price of a Gibson.