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Fernandes Love Driver LD-105KK Ken Signature 3TS - Made in Japan
This is a Fernandes LOVE DRIVER LD-105KK, the signature model of ken, guitarist of L'Arc~en~Ciel. It carries the model's signature details: the large headstock with LOVE DRIVER logo, the black cat inlay with abalone border at the 12th fret, and a gold anodized pickguard over a 3-Tone Sunburst finish.
The Love Driver series is Fernandes' own take on the classic large-headstock S-style design, built in Japan for ken. It is a player's guitar with a strong following among fans in Japan and abroad.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Fernandes LD-105KK (Love Driver / ken Signature)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Color: 3-Tone Sunburst (3TS)
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on (4 bolts)
- Fingerboard: Maple with black dot inlays, black cat inlay at 12th fret
- Pickups: Three single coils
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone
- Pickup selector: 5-way
- Bridge: Synchronized tremolo
- Pickguard: Gold anodized
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Neck thickness: 20.8 mm at 1st fret / 24 mm at 12th fret
- String action at 12th fret: 1.5 mm (bass side) / 1.5 mm (treble side)
- Weight: 3.95 kg (8.71 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Body: Light cosmetic wear consistent with use (Very Good grade)
- Neck: Good condition, truss rod has plenty of adjustment remaining
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining
- Nut / Bridge / Saddles / Tuners: Good, function correctly
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional
- Known issue: The 1st string tuner is bent. It does not affect tuning or function.
- Modifications: None (as received)
- Replaced parts: None
- No odors
Plays and functions as intended. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Hard case (shows wear, with a sticker and marker writing on the lid)
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
The Love Driver is one of the most recognizable Japanese signature guitars, and the black cat inlay and gold anodized pickguard make it instantly identifiable. This example has healthy frets, a straight-playing neck with plenty of truss rod adjustment, low action and fully working electronics. It is ready to play, for fans of ken and anyone looking for a well-built Made in Japan S-style guitar.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
