Fernandes Sustainer

[GnR_Guy]

Has anyone had any experience with these pickups. I am gassing for a ravelle but not sure on which one the Elite or the deluxe. Pros and cons and such. And sound clips if you are willing to.

[Robert S.]

Re: Fernandes Sustainer

I worked on a Fernandez with the Sustainer thing on it a couple of years ago. The pickups were average, not horrible but nothing to write home about either.

The Sustainer caused a feedback loop that allowed a single note to feedback and sustain for quite awhile. It was fun for a minute but it wasn't all that cool. A good tube amp opened up does the same thing.

The guitar was well enough put together and played nicely.

[59paul]

Re: Fernandes Sustainer

I worked on a Fernandez with the Sustainer thing on it a couple of years ago. The pickups were average, not horrible but nothing to write home about either.

The Sustainer caused a feedback loop that allowed a single note to feedback and sustain for quite awhile. It was fun for a minute but it wasn't all that cool. A good tube amp opened up does the same thing.

The guitar was well enough put together and played nicely.

Well put, Robert. I've messed around with them a couple of times, and agree an opened up tube amp gives the same ( better, in most instances ) results. ...