Fernandes Guitars

While Takamine is known for its acoustic guitars, Fernandes Guitars (also known as Burnys Guitars) is known for its eclectic and often eye-catching electric guitar designs. In 1969, the corporation was started in Osaka, Japan. Fernandes Guitars, along with Matsumoku and Fujigen Gakk guitar brands, is also a major Japanese guitar manufacturer.

Many of Fernandes' early guitars were knockoffs of popular Fender models, particularly the Telecaster and Stratocaster. The "Burny" emblem on the headstock of Fernandes guitars was usually a Gibson knockoff. The name "Burny" is actually a typo of "Bunny," but Fernandes refused to change it until the guitar maker pointed it out.

Fernandes contributed an important feature to the history of the electric guitar: the sustainer. This technology generates an electromagnetic field that vibrates the strings of an electric guitar to provide limitless sustain. The Fernandes sustainer is still available for purchase. Fernandes additionally develops its own distinctive guitar designs. The ZO-3 travel-sized guitar, for example, has a roughly semicircle-shaped body and is available in a variety of vivid and distinctive finishes.

Founded: 1969

Founder: Shinichi Ito

Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
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Website: https://www.fernandes.co.jp/products/fernandes_guitar/