Recent content by Chipbutty74

Gotcha. I definitely prefer lighter instruments but as I only play at home, I’m typically sitting anyway.

Sorry I don’t follow you.

About 8.5 lbs

I Thanks. I have 3 MIA guitars and have owned many more guitars that I care to count. Except for the nitro vs poly thing which has been beaten to death if we are talking horses, I don’t see any difference. Yeah there is always the claim that the MIJs have inferior electronics but that has...

This one is a Traditional II 60s. Bunch of them on eBay regularly. There is also the hybrid series which has bigger frets, USA pickups, alder body and satin neck. Prices aren’t what they used to be back in the day but still a bargain compared to the AO series.

Ya it’s one of those colours. Add to that the variations btw models and countries and there’s really no telling. Here’s a pic in sunlight which I think is closer to the actual. Pretty cool tomato soup I think.

That is Fiesta Red

I think I’d need an angle grinder for that lol but I’ll do my best!

Hi all. I mostly play guitar but have recently become interested in trying out bass. Picked up an MIJ Fender Jazz Bass from an eBay store in Japan and it arrived yesterday. Build quality is awesome, on par with MIA stuff in my opinion. Thought I would share a couple of pics. Looking forward...