Eric Lynner from Fernandes Guitars sends in the following press release on the upcoming Star Wars designed guitars. Also mentioned are possible designs for EP I and II characters.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For the discerning collector, Fernandes Guitars International Inc., in association with Lucas Licensing Ltd., a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., is proud to announce the release of a special Star Wars collector's series line of guitars and guitar accessories this spring.

Fernandes, a guitar manufacturer long associated with the likes of Rob Zombie, U2, Steve Vai, Robert Fripp, and Steve Lukather, can now add Darth Vader and Boba Fett to the fold.

The Fernandes Star Wars models are scheduled to hit music and specialty retail stores in April and May, putting their arrival in close proximity to the May 16th U.S release of the much-anticipated feature film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.

While Star Wars Episode I and II characters will possibly be featured on future products, the initial Fernandes offerings will showcase classic Star Wars characters from the original trilogy (episodes IV-VI), including the previously mentioned Darth Vader and Boba Fett, along with Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and many more.

Lucas Licensing Ltd. manages all the domestic and international merchandising activities of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties. Star Wars is the most successful film-based merchandising program in history. The Star Wars licensing program is renowned for its attention to product detail and quality in the fields of publishing, toys, games, collectibles, apparel and home furnishings. Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the most successful independent production companies in the world, having produced five of the top 20 box office hits of all time and having won 17 Academy Awards. The company includes all of George Lucas' feature film and television activities and houses the business affairs, finance, information technology and services, research library/archives, internet, Skywalker Ranch operations, marketing, and human resources divisions.

For further details, fans can log in to the official Fernandes website: www.fernandesguitars.com or call Fernandes direct at 1-800-318-8599.