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Baptized in America. In 1998, every model of the Fernandes USA guitar and bass product line was given a unique and catchy name, setting them apart from their Japan counterparts and creating an identity for every body shape. This is when the name Vertigo came into existence as the new designation of the H Series.

The H-80 became the Vertigo Deluxe and the H-65 was now named the Vertigo Standard, bearing the familiar black headstock with Fernandes logo in white. The HB-65 was revamped and brought back into production as the Vertigo Bass, after being absent of the official catalog in 1997. A ton of ideas about expanding the Vertigo series flooded Fernandes USA product development team during this time, while keeping the trademark shape as main image of the brand.

Stay tuned for part 6 coming next week!

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Balsac the Jaws of Death, the humanoid creature with a face resembling a bear-trap, usually portrayed wielding a giant battleaxe, is the rhythm guitarist in the American satirical heavy metal band GWAR.

Formed in Richmond, Virginia in 1984, the band is well known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo themes. In contrast to the other bandmates, Balsac speaks with a pretentious British accent until Lust in Space, where he speaks with an American accent during an argument with Oderus Urungus on the track "Where Is Zog?", though he also speaks without an accent during the argument in "Have You Seen Me" from The Road Behind EP.

The band was officially endorsed by Fernandes Guitars in 1997, when Beefcake The Mighty played Gravity basses, Flattus Maximus Dragonfly guitars and Balsac a Vertigo H-85.

Stay tuned for more Vertigo artist profiles coming next week!

Richard A. "Rick" Nielsen (born December 22, 1948) is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter of the classic rock band CHEAP TRICK, formed in Rockford, IL in 1973. The appearance of Rick on stage was influenced by Huntz Hall of The Bowery Boys; wearing his signature flipped up old style ball cap. His use of the black and white checkerboard motif on his clothing was in line with the use in other parts of pop culture, including Checkerboard Vans sneakers, that feature in the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Rick picked up a Vertigo for the first time in Japan in 1996 and was immediately hooked to it's unique shape and tone, adding it to his guitar collection.

On August 11, 2012, Rick Nielsen and the Board of the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois, unveiled Rick's Picks, an exhibit that tells the story of Rick's passions for guitars, music and rock & roll. Visitors are able to see a collection of Rick's guitars, personal items, stage clothing and Cheap Trick memorabilia.

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Taking the spotlight. In 1997 the new Vertigo H-80 was featured on the cover of Fernandes USA product catalog, bringing the trademark shape to central image of the brand. In this year, the current Fernandes horizontal logo along the headstock was introduced to the H Series bringing the signature image to the classic models. The HB-65 (Vertigo Bass) was briefly discontinued to be revamped and brought back into production in 1998.

The H-80 featured chrome-covered mini humbuckers and black bell knobs, giving it a classy vintage look and replacing the floyd-equipped H-85, which was also being redesigned and scheduled to come back as the Vertigo Elite in 1999.

Stay tuned for part 5 coming next week!

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American producer and musician John Feldman was one of the earliest Fernandes Vertigo users. During the early nineties he played in the rock band GOLDFINGER and he was frequently spotted on stage playing a Fernandes Sparkle Purple Vertigo guitar.

Early on his music career John played with Electric Love Hogs (Featuring then-Fernandes artist Dave Kushner), with whom he recorded a full-length for Polygram records in 1990. When ELH disbanded John went on to record half a dozen albums with GOLDFINGER and tour the world extensively. According to his website he holds a Guinness Record for performing the most shows in a year period: 385 shows in 1996.

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Brand name is official. In 1995 the H Series became part of the Fernandes brand and were introduced to the international market, with the same first Burny models now bearing the vintage Fernandes logo. The HB-65 (Vertigo Bass) was also released in 1995, under the Fernandes name, with two finish options and eye-catching pickguard designs, was a pioneering 4-string instrument of the era.

It was a matter of short time until major guitarists took notice and started playing Fernandes H guitars, live and in the studio, the first notable artists to pick up an H model were Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK, Balsac of GWAR and John Feldman of GOLDFINGER.

Stay tuned for part 4 coming next week!

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Enter to Win a Fernandes Vulcan X electric guitar customized by Dia De Los Muertos band members!

This giveaway is worldwide!

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Special offer for owners of Vertigo guitars!

Get 50% off on a hard case for your Fernandes Vertigo guitar at Fernandes Direct Webstore!

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