I live in Tokyo and the prices here are insane. Basically MSRP. There is no “retail price” here. Deals can be had via second hand shops or Mercari/Yahoo Auction etc. But through a shop no way. And if you ever bring instruments to Japan do not ever try to sell them at shops. I had a shop here try...
That is about 2x what that bass should cost.
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It’d be better to spend $6-700 and get the Fender Japan JB62-FL. Pretty much a Jaco Bass made by Fender Japan