japan bass

  1. xsnrg27

    Need help with a NBD...

    Hi all was looking for a little help with a guitar I decided to take a chance on from Guitar Center. It appears to be a 2011 Sadowsky Metro made in Japan, but I am unsure of the model. It looks mostly like a JT/J but I have never seen a JT/J with a pickguard and the examples of JT/J's online all...
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    • japan japan bass metro sadowksy sadowsky metro bass
    • Replies: 15
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  2. K

    There is a more rare Vintage Yamaha Flying Samurai Bass, the SB-5 (not 5A)

    I was digging through some old pictures of the Japanese band Supercar the last couple days, and just realized in Early Supercar, Miki Furukawa played a Yamaha SB-5, not an SB-5A. It looks to be like the 5A with a sloped bridge pickup/a 2A with a 2nd pickup, rather than more like the 2. I've...
    • Keiz
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    • flying samurai japan bass sbv sbv 500 sbv-500 vintage japanese bass yamaha
    • Replies: 16
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  3. T

    Help ID this bass - Eagle Grabber?

    Bought 10 years ago on a whim for super cheap; it's been in a case for the past 7-8 years. Recently got it set up, plays awesome, sounds awesome, heavy as poopie. Has a working sliding P pick up, dunno if original or not. Can't find any info online about it. Any info welcome, thanks!
    • thomcoogan
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    • eagle eagle bass gibson grabber japan japan bass lawsuit era
    • Replies: 11
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  4. O

    Fender lyte identification

    Hey friends, recently traded for a spectacular fender lyte bass. I wanted to know a bit about its history but I just cant get it right from the web, the serial (S001882) says it was manufactured in 1994. but when I search for catalogues, and photos, it didnt look the same. the bridge in my bass...
  5. HowieD72

    Help to find any information or personal experience with old Japanese Jazz pickups.

    Hi. I just bought these jazz pickups off another member on TB. I bought them not long after he listed them, so there was no time for any comments etc. I have no idea how they sound, if are they any good & the seller hadn't used them. I just bought them because they were something different. So...
    • HowieD72
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    • 80's bass 80's japan jazz 80's japanese bass 80's jazz 80's pickup federico pickup japan bass japanese japanese jazz japanese jazz bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  6. Fujigen JMP2 Mighty Power 2024 - Matte black - MINT
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     For sale Fujigen JMP2 Mighty Power 2024 - Matte black - MINT

    Up for offer is a Fujigen (FGN) JMP2 Mighty Power 2024 - Matte black - Mint Condition I recently went ti Japan and had the chance to play one of these in person, and decided to bring it home. Since then, I've acquired others and this one is sadly not getting any play. It's another great bass...
    $1,300.00
  7. 5

    Help with finding bass model MIJ

    I'm trying to buy this J-Fender bass on a second-hand marketplace, and I was wondering what exact model this was. It looks almost exactly like a '70s MIJ Hertige bass but the letter placement on the head looks a bit different. Please let me know if you could tell me what specific model this is...
    • 50I50
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    • help identifying japan bass
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  8. R

    Replaced wires?

    Recently bought this bass, it’s a 1982 fender jb62 reissue from the fujigen era. I see many basses from this year with cloth wiring instead of plastic. Mine was specifically 9-29-82 and I found one also with the same date and it had cloth as opposed to my plastic wiring. It was sold to me as an...
  9. Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING
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    For sale Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING

    Hey TB'ers! Up for sale or trade is this very high quality MIJ Tune. Not sure what these go for today, so I put what I felt was a reasonable price, open to suggestions. Primary trade interest is really specific and would have to be for a passive 5 string +/- $$$. Quality and construction are...
    $1,000.00
  10. Federighi

    SOLD Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING

    Hey TB'ers! Up for sale or trade is this very high quality MIJ Tune. Not sure what these go for today, so I put what I felt was a reasonable price, open to suggestions. Primary trade interest is really specific and would have to be for a passive 5 string +/- $$$. Quality and construction are...
  11. PRICE DROP!! 1997 Ibanez TR600 Expressionist, MIJ, active electronics, bag, FREE SHIPPING
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    For sale PRICE DROP!! 1997 Ibanez TR600 Expressionist, MIJ, active electronics, bag, FREE SHIPPING

    Selling my 1997 Ibanez TR600 bass. Made for only one year in Japan this bass is a powerhouse. A shoulder injury forces me to switch to short scale basses so this one is for sale. Freshly strung with DR Fat Beams and just back from my tech, she is ready to gig right out of the bag. Previous owner...
    $500.00
  12. seventhsunbass

    SOLD PRICE DROP!! 1997 Ibanez TR600 Expressionist, MIJ, active electronics, bag, FREE SHIPPING

    Selling my 1997 Ibanez TR600 bass. Made for only one year in Japan this bass is a powerhouse. A shoulder injury forces me to switch to short scale basses so this one is for sale. Freshly strung with DR Fat Beams and just back from my tech, she is ready to gig right out of the bag. Previous owner...
  13. Atelier Z Beta 4 Custom Burner Active Original Case- Mint
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    For sale Atelier Z Beta 4 Custom Burner Active Original Case- Mint

    Rare, competitively priced, and beautiful. Mint condition from this Japanese guitar works. Too many basses (and another Atelier) and ready for next owner. Reviews such as this 34" scale, 24 frets, Features the distinctive burned ash body with gloss finish, clear fingerboard with bone nut...
    $1,280.00
  14. L

    SOLD Atelier Z Beta 4 Custom Burner Active Original Case- Mint

    Rare, competitively priced, and beautiful. Mint condition from this Japanese guitar works. Too many basses (and another Atelier) and ready for next owner. Reviews such as this 34" scale, 24 frets, Features the distinctive burned ash body with gloss finish, clear fingerboard with bone nut...
  15. MisterUbu

    NBD - Buyee/Yahoo Auctions Score: 1977 Greco single-pickup T-Bird Project!

    Well after posting about waiting for this to arrive in the 2023 Christmas presents thread, it arrived! Had it in Buyee's storage warehouse for a couple of weeks before getting it the 22nd and opening it right on Christmas! For context Invalid Link Removedthe original buyee listing, but this...
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    • 1977 greco japan bass mij project refinish single pickup tb900 tbird thunderbird bass
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  16. S

    Japanese second-hand Basses really that cheap?

    Ive been browsing a Japanese auction site to just see whats out there, im not sure if im missing something but these are crazy low prices most sellers don't know much about the bass and sell it as-is which I guess is why its cheaper that usual (if anybody's looking for a greco Japanese rick)...
  17. GodPlayedBass

    Has anyone bought a bass from Japan?

    Seen some basses on eBay I may want to purchase but they ship from Japan. Has anyone purchased a bass this way and what was the experience like?
  18. Price DROP 1985 Fender Squire Precision Bass MIJ
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    For sale Price DROP 1985 Fender Squire Precision Bass MIJ

    **PRICE DROP** For your consideration, All Original 1985 Fender Japan Squire Precision Bass Made at the Fujigen plant Japan. S/N A027513 This P bass is in phenomenal condition for being just 14 Months shy of 40 years old!!!! I’ve documented the scratches, surface marks & dings, all of which are...
    $700.00
    • daddymactx
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  19. daddymactx

    SOLD Price DROP 1985 Fender Squire Precision Bass MIJ

    **PRICE DROP** For your consideration, All Original 1985 Fender Japan Squire Precision Bass Made at the Fujigen plant Japan. S/N A027513 This P bass is in phenomenal condition for being just 14 Months shy of 40 years old!!!! I’ve documented the scratches, surface marks & dings, all of which are...
    • daddymactx
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    • 80's bass fender japan bass japan precision bass japan squier original precision squire vintage
    • Replies: 16
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  20. J

    Combat guitars anyone?

    • Jimmy Aloha
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    • combat guitars custom high end bass japan japan bass
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  21. ESP series 400 "Lawsuit" Japan bass
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    For sale ESP series 400 "Lawsuit" Japan bass

    This is a 1980's ESP vintage 60's style Jazz Bass.I have owned this from the 80s. It has normal wear from playing. It's a beautiful Candy Apple Red finish with a matching headstock. The bass has had a recent setup. This includes fret leveling, dressing, new strings All work was professionally...
    $1,100.00
  22. Ecojazz

    For Sale ESP series 400 "Lawsuit" Japan bass

    This is a 1980's ESP vintage 60's style Jazz Bass.I have owned this from the 80s. It has normal wear from playing. It's a beautiful Candy Apple Red finish with a matching headstock. The bass has had a recent setup. This includes fret leveling, dressing, new strings All work was professionally...
  23. B

    Grassroots GT80BD (ESP bardic copy) bass REVIEW

    Hi everyone, This is a review of my GrassRoots GT80BD bass that I've had for 2 or so years now. This is the economical Artist Series model of Testuya's (Larc En Ciel) ESP bardic bass. I haven't actually seen any post reviews for grassroots basses so I figured I may as well start one for future...
    • bbao
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    • artist series edwards bass esp grassroots grassroots bass japan bass larc en ciel signature bass tetsuya
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  24. b-bottom

    Replacement parts for a 70s Encore J bass

    Hey all. I picked up a beat to hell Encore J bass today for $20. The thing must’ve sat in a wet basement and before that, it was treated really really badly. I won’t get into all the specifics, but I would like to get it in working order. I’m going to need new tuners and pickups. It had those...
  25. Winton

    Japan Bassists Club

    We might be a small group on Talkbass but I know there are some of us here who live in Japan. Tell us where you live, where you're from, and what you do! Your group member# is in the order that you comment on here. I currently live in Tokyo, grew up in Yokosuka, and teaching English at a few...
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    • japan bass japanese bass mij mij fender tokyo
    • Replies: 5
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  26. Price Drop Fender Japan 99/2002 57’ P Bass FujiGen
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    For sale Price Drop Fender Japan 99/2002 57’ P Bass FujiGen

    Finish: sunburst Body wood: Alder Neck and fretboard: maple Serial: P086350 putting it at the 99/2002 range USA fender pickups. Weight: 8.8lbs For being 20 years old this bass looks extremely well taken care of. I’m not the original owner but it was definitely babied. The neck is straight with...
    $950.00
  27. Nicolay3535

    For Sale Price Drop Fender Japan 99/2002 57’ P Bass FujiGen

    Finish: sunburst Body wood: Alder Neck and fretboard: maple Serial: P086350 putting it at the 99/2002 range USA fender pickups. Weight: 8.8lbs For being 20 years old this bass looks extremely well taken care of. I’m not the original owner but it was definitely babied. The neck is straight with...
  28. Y

    Cheap Vintage P-sytle Basses

    Hi everybody, I've been going through Reverb lately, and I have found a few vintage P-style basses that are between the $300-$700 range. The ones that have caught my attention are Japanese made (60s) and (70s). I personally think these old, beat-up basses look awesome, but I'm skeptical of their...
    • Yanjipy
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    • bass 4-string ibanez japan bass old bass question vintage
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  29. 1995 Fender P Bass Lyte
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    For sale 1995 Fender P Bass Lyte

    Weight 7lbs 6oz. 1995 Japanese 34” scale. Original owner swapped the pickups with EMGs as the old electronics and pups were dead. The only trade I will consider would be towards a Roadworn Jazz or Precision Fender Bass or a Fender Geddy Lee MIM Sunburst Bass (trade value and some change to...
    $425.00
    • sonojono
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  30. sonojono

    SOLD 1995 Fender P Bass Lyte

    Weight 7lbs 6oz. 1995 Japanese 34” scale. Original owner swapped the pickups with EMGs as the old electronics and pups were dead. The only trade I will consider would be towards a Roadworn Jazz or Precision Fender Bass or a Fender Geddy Lee MIM Sunburst Bass (trade value and some change to...
    • sonojono
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    • active electronics bass 4-string emg fender japan bass jazz bass p bass pj pj bass
    • Replies: 13
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  31. SeanA

    First time buying a P-Bass, could use some pointers

    Hello all! I'm checking out a MIJ Fender P-Bass made in 1994 tomorrow. It's only been played for 3 years as it was purchased as a new old stock instrument. Its essentially a 62' reissue with the foto flame skin. The one flaw is that the film can shrink over time causing the lacquer to develop...
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    • 1990's advice first time buyer foto foto flame japan bass japan fender mij fender mij fender p p-bass
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  32. gerd0

    Help identifying a vintage japanese Jazz bass (Stagg?)

    So some months ago I got a second hand bargain as my first bass guitar: an old Jazz bass for 30€, gig bag included (about 33,5 USD). Apparently it was also the original owner's first bass, because it is more than 30 years old, something that checks with the fact that the instrument has heavy...
    • gerd0
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    • bass 4-string japan bass jazz bass vintage
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  33. Price drop 1000$!!Bacchus Handmade str5 ext 36 *
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    For sale Price drop 1000$!!Bacchus Handmade str5 ext 36 *

    PRICE DROP 1000$ plus shipping! Check it out here KEEP VOLUME LOW!!! sorry for difference between voice and bass level... ----> * Click the "pop out" button on the video if it doesn't automatically play. Handmade "strong" model 5 string bass, made in Japan. Ebony fingerboard. Extended 36' scale...
    $1,200.00
  34. Santinotafarell

    SOLD Price drop 1000$!!Bacchus Handmade str5 ext 36 *

    PRICE DROP 1000$ plus shipping! Check it out here KEEP VOLUME LOW!!! sorry for difference between voice and bass level... ----> * Click the "pop out" button on the video if it doesn't automatically play. Handmade "strong" model 5 string bass, made in Japan. Ebony fingerboard. Extended 36' scale...
  35. seth mcewan

    JAZZ PICKUP IDENTIFICATION

    Hi there I need some help identifying this jazz bass pickup I purchased online in a bulk lot of electronics. It has strange rounded edges I’m guessing it’s off of a Japanese bass but I have no idea. Thanks
  36. MIJ "E" Series Fender Precision Bass - Rare Color
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    For sale MIJ "E" Series Fender Precision Bass - Rare Color

    1984-1987 Fender MIJ Precision Bass - $1099 shipped to CONUS Pots are dated to 1986 Very rare color! (I'm told it's Electric Blue by a knowledgeable Fender dealer. Definitely not Lake Placid or any other blue I'm aware of) All original except for pickguard. 1 5/8” nut width Sought after “E”...
    $1,099.00
  37. xroads64

    No longer available MIJ "E" Series Fender Precision Bass - Rare Color

    1984-1987 Fender MIJ Precision Bass - $1099 shipped to CONUS Pots are dated to 1986 Very rare color! (I'm told it's Electric Blue by a knowledgeable Fender dealer. Definitely not Lake Placid or any other blue I'm aware of) All original except for pickguard. 1 5/8” nut width Sought after “E”...
  38. Fender Aerodyne Precision Jazz Bass MIJ 7.75 lbs
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    For sale Fender Aerodyne Precision Jazz Bass MIJ 7.75 lbs

    Bought this incredible playing bass here on TB. Made in Japan Fender Quality. Nice and lightweight - 7 lbs and 14.2 oz Has a tiny bit of wear which is exaggerated by the black finish. Headstock has some light scratches. Think there might have been some sand on my polishing cloth. Sorry the...
    $499.00
    • krovx
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  39. krovx

    No longer available Fender Aerodyne Precision Jazz Bass MIJ 7.75 lbs

    Bought this incredible playing bass here on TB. Made in Japan Fender Quality. Nice and lightweight - 7 lbs and 14.2 oz Has a tiny bit of wear which is exaggerated by the black finish. Headstock has some light scratches. Think there might have been some sand on my polishing cloth. Sorry the...
    • krovx
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    • aerodyne fender japan bass japan fender jazz bass precision precision bass
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  40. IMG_5694

    IMG_5694

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