Mexican/American extremers BRUJERIA are preparing for a US/Mexican tour, starting at the House Of Blues Hollywood on February 27th, and finishing at Ciudad Obregon, Mexico on March 10th. 

Check out "El Cynico" Jeff Walker with his signature Triturador basses.

California deathmetallers EXHUMED, will be touring along their home state this February, starting in Lancaster on the 15th and closing in San Francisco on the 23rd. European tour will follow in April, dates will be announced soon.

Don't miss frontman Matt Harvey with his Sustainer-loaded Vortex guitars, lead guitarist Bud Burke with his V-Hawk and Rob Babcock with his Tremor basses.

The 16 new guitar and bass models for 2013 where the main attraction of the Fernandes exhibit at the biggest trade show of the music products industry in America, the 2013 NAMM Show, which took place January 24-27 in Anaheim, California; the 12-string Vortex Scimitar and the new 7-string models - Revolver RO-7 and Revolver 7 Deluxe - as well as the Monterey Buccaneer, Vortex Classic JP, Vortex Raven and the new basses - Vortex Bass, Vulcan Bass, Vertigo Bass, the Tony Campos Tremor 5 Deluxe, and the revamped Ravelle Bass Deluxe - received excellent feedback and reviews.

The artist performances by Ashmedi (MELECHESH), Charles Elliott (ABYSMAL DAWN), Andres Alvarez, Elizabeth Schall and Chris McCarthy (DREAMING DEAD), gathered significant crowds. Thanks to all attendees who made it an unforgettable event for the whole Fernandes team.

The new 2013 guitar and basses have been added to Fernandes Guitars official website, feel free to browse through the product webpages, where you will find photos, specs and more. New models are scheduled to be in stores in June/July, most Fernandes dealers are currently accepting preorders, pick your favorites and contact your store of choice today.

The new ground-breaking 52-page Fernandes Catalog is here.

Featuring 16 new guitar and bass models for 2013!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Website update, pricing and ordering information coming soon.

Fernandes will release 16 new models at the 2013 NAMM Show, the biggest trade show of the music products industry in America, happening January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

Artist appearances are also scheduled during the exhibition, all happening at Booth 5690, don't miss it!

Download new Fernandes Guitars 2013 Product Catalog here. 

Modern times. In 2008, the whole Fernandes product was redesigned to its current state, including the Vertigo Series, blending the style and features of succesful versions from the past with more recent variations.

The Vertigo Elite was enhanced again with the locking tremolo system, full pickguard and satin finishes, as well as the mighty EMG 81 in the bridge position.

The Deluxe model was also revamped with active EMG pickups, 81/60 set, for powerful and versatile tone, and available in Metallic Black Satin, Natural Satin and Snow White finishes.

The Vertigo X continued with most of it's features, except for the classic center dot inlays across the fretboard and the new Dark Green Metallic Satin finish, still offering great quality at a very low price.

The Japan-made Vertigo Elite JP, was introduced in 2012, as part of the JP Series, becoming a top-of-the-line masterpiece.

Recent Vertigo endorsees include Rich Ward of FOZZY, D.D. Verni of OVERKILL and Dwayne Denison of TOMAHAWK.

Thanks for joining us in this journey through the history of the Fernandes Vertigo, stay tuned for more special features!

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Rythm guitarist of Los Angeles speed metal icons AGENT STEEL, Juan Garcia, is another vuluable asset in the Vertigo user list, who hasn't stopped playing his Sustainer-equipped Vertigo Elite. Juan started playing guitar in the early 1980's in the metal band ABBATOIR, and later joined AGENT STEEL when their first demo "144,000 Gone" got the band signed to Combat records, in 1984.

The band released two full length albums, and one EP before temporarily disbanding in 1988. Juan went on to form the thrash metal band EVILDEAD along with ex-members of Abattoir. The band released the two full-length albums Annihilation of Civilization and The Underworld, and a 3-song EP entitled Rise Above on Steamhammer Records. They had reasonable success in the European metal scene touring with bands like Laaz Rockit. EvilDead disbanded in the early 1990's and some of the members, including Juan, went on to form the band TERROR, which released the full-length "Hijos de Los Cometas" on BMG in Mexico before officially disbanding.

In 1999, AGENT STEEL was reborn. Juan brought in bassist Karlos Medina that had been in EvilDead, and Terror; while Chuck Profus and Bernie Versailles returned; along with new recruit Bruce Hall as the new vocalist. The band recorded Omega Conspiracy in 1999 which was their first album in 13 years. In 2003, they released the album Order of the Illuminati to rave reviews with the band returning to a more of a traditional classic metal sound.  Following the release of Order of the Illuminati, a mini CD was available in late 2003 entitled Earth Under Lucifer as a promotional product to coincide with a European tour with Exodus. In 2005, Agent Steel released an official DVD which contains an entire live performance with no "overdubs" from their appearance at the Dynamo Open Air.

On Sept 18-19, 2010 AGENT STEEL performed two live shows with John Cyriis returning as lead vocalist for the first time in over two decades in Tokyo, Japan at "Thrash Domination 2010" along with Exodus, Overkill, Nevermore and the Japanese band Outrage. Agent Steel also performed live in Europe with John Cyriis on vocals again at the "Sweden Rock Festival" in Solvesborg, Sweden on June 10, 2011. Juan is currently performing with MASTERS OF METAL, which include several AGENT STEEL members.

Consistency. In 2005, the Vertigo line maintained it's structure, with the Vertigo Elite and Deluxe in the customary Metallic Black Satin, Natural and See-Thru Blue finishes.

The Vertigo X became a top selling model since then, featuring the trademark shape with basic features and great quality at a very low price.

New Vertigo endorsees around this time included Juan Garcia of AGENT STEEL and Ken Floyd of EIGHTEEN VISIONS.

Stay tuned for part 13 coming next week!

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American guitarist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Adrian Belew, is one of the shining stars in the Vertigo user list. He is perhaps best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock group King Crimson (which he has fronted since 1981) and for his unusual impressionistic approach to guitar playing (involving arresting, yet frequently melodic sounds more akin to animals and machines than to standard instrumental tones). Unsurprisingly, he became an enthusiast of the Fernandes Sustainer, following the steps of bandmate Robert Fripp.

Widely recognized as an "incredibly versatile player", Adrian has released nearly twenty solo albums for Island Records and Atlantic Records which blend Beatles-inspired pop-rock with more experimental fare. His 2005 single "Beat Box Guitar" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Rock Instrumental Performance category. In addition to being a member of King Crimson, he is also in the more straightforward pop band The Bears and fronted his own band, "Gaga", in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He has worked extensively as a session and touring musician, most famously with Talking Heads, David Bowie, Frank Zappa, and Nine Inch Nails.

"Suddenly it's like holding a live wire in your hand. The guitar becomes alive. The Sustainer makes every note you hit sustain and I love the harmonic mode." - Adrian Belew