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  1. 1980 Ibanez Musician MC924-DS Bass Guitar

    For sale 1980 Ibanez Musician MC924-DS Bass Guitar

    1980 Ibanez Musician MC924-DS Bass Guitar in excellent shape. A sought-after and rare high quality top of the line bass from the craftsmen at Ibanez Japan. Neck-through design, Active/Passive switch, a great feeling and sounding instrument whether in passive or active mode. New strings...
    CA$1,900.00
  2. Black Smoker Beta P4 Trad Master – Fiesta Red/Light Aged – Made in Japan
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    For sale Black Smoker Beta P4 Trad Master – Fiesta Red/Light Aged – Made in Japan

    Putting this Black Smoker Trad Master P4 up for sale. Killer Japanese build with a great vintage vibe. Nitro finished and not relic'd other than some tasteful finish checking. BLACK SMOKER: Their workshiop is Located in Azumino City, Nagano, Japan, surrounded by beautiful nature. Since the...
    $2,499.00
  3. MIJ Brass High mass bridge
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    For sale MIJ Brass High mass bridge

    Here is a serious MIJ lawsuit era brass high mass bridge ! Definitely vintage ! The slotted grub screws turn freely Enjoy !!!! $60 shipped to lower 48 Paypal please !
    $60.00
  4. kodiakblair

    Bittersweet N(old)BD

    Christmas Day I got an unusual "Best Wishes" greeting message from a guitar player. I've known this fella 40 year and not once had we ever did the card/message thing, hence the unusual part 😀 Platitudes aside a mutual friend was mentioned, another usual event as we lost the man to...
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    • japanese jedson late 60's/early 70's sakai mokko
    • Replies: 13
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  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...
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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. Atelier Z M245-JB77 SPECIAL NEW HIGH END MODEL - White with Black Pickguard
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    For sale Atelier Z M245-JB77 SPECIAL NEW HIGH END MODEL - White with Black Pickguard

    Atelier Z M245-JB77 NEW HIGH END MODEL THIS IS A BRAND NEW MINT BASS CURRENT TIMELINE FOR ORDERING A NEW ONE IS NONEXISTENT AS PACKAGES ARE NO LONGER BEING TENDERED TO THE USA THROUGH THE JAPAN POSTAL SERVICE DUE TO TARIFFS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSE FROM JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. HERE'S YOUR...
    $2,650.00
  7. $575 Shipped! 90’s Fender FujiGen Precision P/J Bass Loaded Body (Feeler listing!)
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     For sale $575 Shipped! 90’s Fender FujiGen Precision P/J Bass Loaded Body (Feeler listing!)

    Hi Bass Friends! This is a feeler listing for this sweet early 90’s Fender FujiGen Japan loaded PJ bass body. It's in great shape except for a ding on one side of the body. I love how it looks, but I haven't actually heard the bass yet because I tried to put one of my Warmoth necks on it but...
    $575.00
  8. YoDaDM2201

    I need help to identified this bass.

    It look like a jazz bass, but I am struggling to find it on internet. All help is very appreciated. Some more informations: This is a japanese bassist from the band "rubens", those screenshots came from "Tenshi-San - Rubens (Music Video)" or "リュベンス - 天使さん（Music Video)"
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    • band bass 4 string bass 4-string help identify help identifying japanese jazz bass jazz bass 4 string need help research
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  9. J

    Vintage Japanese Bass Help (F&C Anboy Bass)

    Howdy! I recently had this 4-string F&C Anboy come into my possession by route of a professor of mine, and it's easily one of the most beautifully playing instruments I've had the pleasure of playing! My one issue is that I'm not really a 4 string guy! I've found proof of 5 string versions...
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    • 5 string bass 90's fujigen help buying help me find japan japanese
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. 7RIS7AN

    Japanese Basses 🇯🇵

    Hello, Talkbassers. I am curious to know what Japanese companies make quality basses that are not copies of the usual body styles (Fender) and have more of an original vibe, like Sugi. Perhaps a brand that is not necessarily significant in the market but is known for its exceptional...
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    • asian bass basses chinese electric instruments japanese korean original sugi
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  11. 1982 Fender JV62-115 Jazz Bass – Rare Custom Black/Tort – The “Holy Grail” of JV Exports
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    For sale 1982 Fender JV62-115 Jazz Bass – Rare Custom Black/Tort – The “Holy Grail” of JV Exports

    The Real Deal: First-Year Fujigen Pinnacle Up for grabs is a true unicorn for the serious JV collector. If you frequent these forums, you already know that the early 80s Fujigen Gakki era is widely considered the golden age of Japanese manufacturing, often eating the lunch of their Fullerton...
    $2,750.00
  12. Wildmanboone

    Korean or Japanese?

    I have a Scott brand 4 string jazz copy. It’s an amazing old bass I bought for $100 at a pawn shop. However, I can’t find any information on the company. The quality, feel, and sound reminds me of some of my Japanese lawsuit era basses but the limited written information on the bass itself seems...
  13. Price Reduced! Fender Japan White Jazz with Black Blocks and Binding
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    For sale Price Reduced! Fender Japan White Jazz with Black Blocks and Binding

    Here's a cool Fender Japan Jazz for a great price. Fender Japan 70's Jazz with Seymour Duncans, maple fb, black blocks and binding and comes with the original Fender hard shell case. Weight is just over 9lbs. Recently professionally set up with low action. I use this bass in my home studio, and...
    $965.00
    • Akito
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  14. Akito

    For Sale Price Reduced! Fender Japan White Jazz with Black Blocks and Binding

    Here's a cool Fender Japan Jazz for a great price. Fender Japan 70's Jazz with Seymour Duncans, maple fb, black blocks and binding and comes with the original Fender hard shell case. Weight is just over 9lbs. Recently professionally set up with low action. I use this bass in my home studio, and...
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    • 4 string block and bound fender japan fender jazz geddy lee japanese jazz bass white jazz bass
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  15. Boss SYB-3, SY-1
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    For sale Boss SYB-3, SY-1

    1. Japanese Boss OC2 Octaver - SOLD. 2. Boss SYB-3, Bass synthesizer, well used. $100 shipped 3. Boss SY-1, Synthesizer, like new condition SOLD
    $100.00 to $130.00
  16. 77stingray

    For Sale Boss SYB-3, SY-1

    1. Japanese Boss OC2 Octaver - SOLD. 2. Boss SYB-3, Bass synthesizer, well used. $100 shipped 3. Boss SY-1, Synthesizer, like new condition SOLD
  17. DRAGONFLY / Harry's Engineering Japan BD5 5-String Bass (MIJ) - PRICE DROP!
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    For sale DRAGONFLY / Harry's Engineering Japan BD5 5-String Bass (MIJ) - PRICE DROP!

    This Dragonfly / Harry's Engineering Japan BD5 5-String bass guitar is Used but in Good Condition: this is a player grade instrument that has been gigged regularly. The body is in Fair Condition with buckle rash / finish wear on the back as well as nicks, small dings/dents and scratches. The...
    $1,500.00
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    • 18mm 34" scale 5-string dragonfly harry's engineering japan japanese mij
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  18. jtlee

    SOLD DRAGONFLY / Harry's Engineering Japan BD5 5-String Bass (MIJ) - PRICE DROP!

    This Dragonfly / Harry's Engineering Japan BD5 5-String bass guitar is Used but in Good Condition: this is a player grade instrument that has been gigged regularly. The body is in Fair Condition with buckle rash / finish wear on the back as well as nicks, small dings/dents and scratches. The...
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    • 18mm 34" scale 5-string dragonfly harry's engineering japan japanese mij
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  19. MIJ Washburn Bantam B-60 1984 (w/original bag)
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    For sale MIJ Washburn Bantam B-60 1984 (w/original bag)

    Japanese Washburn Bantam B-60 headless bass in a black finish. This was made circa 1984 in the legendary Matsumoku factory. The bass comes with its original bag (which you don't find often anymore). The bass is in very good condition playing-wise. I had it completely cleaned-up at Colfax...
    $425.00
  20. JahRiddim

    SOLD MIJ Washburn Bantam B-60 1984 (w/original bag)

    Japanese Washburn Bantam B-60 headless bass in a black finish. This was made circa 1984 in the legendary Matsumoku factory. The bass comes with its original bag (which you don't find often anymore). The bass is in very good condition playing-wise. I had it completely cleaned-up at Colfax...
  21. Empr Guillotine
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    For sale G&L Premium L-2000 (Rare Wood + Color Combo)

    DESCRIPTION: L-2000 bass designed by Leo Fender and made in Japan strictly for the Japanese domestic market as a more affordable alternative to the USA G&L products for Japanese consumers. Specs: • Swamp ash body • Trans-white finish color • Body finish: gloss • 34" scale length • Maple neck...
    $1,000.00
  22. Empr Guillotine

    No longer available G&L Premium L-2000 (Rare Wood + Color Combo)

    DESCRIPTION: L-2000 bass designed by Leo Fender and made in Japan strictly for the Japanese domestic market as a more affordable alternative to the USA G&L products for Japanese consumers. Specs: • Swamp ash body • Trans-white finish color • Body finish: gloss • 34" scale length • Maple neck...
  23. STR CS-449-- Incredible
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    For sale STR CS-449-- Incredible

    Greetings. Offering up my STR-CS449 boutique bass in beautiful shape. STR basses are manufactured by the storied Japanese company DEVISER. There is some history of this bass here on TB that we must discuss. :) It has been bought and sold here before. However, the most recent ( who I did not buy...
    $1,650.00
  24. lala

    SOLD STR CS-449-- Incredible

    Greetings. Offering up my STR-CS449 boutique bass in beautiful shape. STR basses are manufactured by the storied Japanese company DEVISER. There is some history of this bass here on TB that we must discuss. :) It has been bought and sold here before. However, the most recent ( who I did not buy...
  25. Squier MIJ 32” P Bass
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    For sale Squier MIJ 32” P Bass

    Just making room. -Squier Japan E serial number Medium scale P bass! 1984. Super comfortable to play and sounds incredible. Tons of mods. Aguilar P pickup, Hipshot bridge, Hipshot D-Tuner, Stellartone Tonestyler 11 (combination of capacitors that get some sick tones). Jazz neck 1.5” nut, but...
    $900.00
  26. _jojo_bass

    SOLD Squier MIJ 32” P Bass

    Just making room. -Squier Japan E serial number Medium scale P bass! 1984. Super comfortable to play and sounds incredible. Tons of mods. Aguilar P pickup, Hipshot bridge, Hipshot D-Tuner, Stellartone Tonestyler 11 (combination of capacitors that get some sick tones). Jazz neck 1.5” nut, but...
  27. socialleper

    Incredible Bass Playing In Anime

    Despite being a grown @$$ man, I have plummeted down an anime rabbit hole over the last two years. The shame of that aside, I have learned that the Japanese have a respect for bass that isn't seen in a lot of modern American or European music anymore. They can really lay down some spectacular...
  28. B

    Moon or Momose jazz bass?

    Im looking at getting a 5 string jazz and I have narrowed it down to 2 options a moon jb 5 ox or a momose mj 5, obviously one is active and one is passive but are there any other huge differences. I do not have the opportunity to play one beforehand so Im curious if anyone has played both and...
  29. (New Price: $1500) Bossa BUS6: Japanese Goodness
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    For sale (New Price: $1500) Bossa BUS6: Japanese Goodness

    A beautiful Bossa BUS6 string that's just a real piece of craftwork. I believe these started at around $3,000 when they were new. Bossa was the brand of Japanese luthier Toshio Setozaki who I believe left the Japanese brand Tone to start Bossa. He no longer builds and I *think* the BUS6 was his...
    $1,500.00
  30. Folds

    SOLD (New Price: $1500) Bossa BUS6: Japanese Goodness

    A beautiful Bossa BUS6 string that's just a real piece of craftwork. I believe these started at around $3,000 when they were new. Bossa was the brand of Japanese luthier Toshio Setozaki who I believe left the Japanese brand Tone to start Bossa. He no longer builds and I *think* the BUS6 was his...
  31. J

    Japanese Bass identification *PLEASE HELP*

    Hi, I found this bass, it's absolutely ruined - it's literally been shot from what I can see. Anyone know what it is? I'm gonna try and restore it, any advice would be much appreciated
  32. D

    Which Rickenbacker 4001 copy is this?

    Hello, I bought a Rickenbacker 4001 Bass copy yesterday in alocal music shop and i wanted to ask if anyone which copy this is. The Shopkeeper also wasn't sure which bass this is but he said that it has many japanese parts in it. He said that the bass is from the 70s but he isn't completely sure...
  33. Lawsuit era Aria Pro Jazz Bass (Sunburst Maple board)
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    For sale Lawsuit era Aria Pro Jazz Bass (Sunburst Maple board)

    This is a beautiful 1976 Aria Pro Jazz Bass made in Matsumoku, Japan. All original parts, and in a great condition aesthetically and structurally. The neck is straight and features maple fretboard with binding and block inlays that aged nicely. Action is low with no buzz and the frets have...
    $775.00
  34. Ayalt

    SOLD Lawsuit era Aria Pro Jazz Bass (Sunburst Maple board)

    This is a beautiful 1976 Aria Pro Jazz Bass made in Matsumoku, Japan. All original parts, and in a great condition aesthetically and structurally. The neck is straight and features maple fretboard with binding and block inlays that aged nicely. Action is low with no buzz and the frets have...
  35. Classic 50’s Fender P Bass
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    For sale Classic 50’s Fender P Bass

    PM'd
    $850.00
  36. natebass0722

    SOLD Classic 50’s Fender P Bass

    I picked this up on here earlier this year. This is a fantastic example of a MIJ classic p bass. There’s some very minor wear, but it is in great condition. Weighs in at 8.5 lbs. Set up professionally about a week ago. $850obo shipped and insured. No trades please. I’m looking to sell quick so...
  37. PRICE DROP - Bossa UJB4
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    For sale PRICE DROP - Bossa UJB4

    Bossa basses are/were made by Osaka (Japan) luthier Toshio Setozaki. My understanding is they were a high end line similar to Ateiler Z. The bass is very light, approximately 8.2 lbs, and it has very beautiful color/finish (I call it purple burst; matching pickup covers). Classic jazz bass...
    $1,250.00
  38. U

    SOLD PRICE DROP - Bossa UJB4

    Bossa basses are/were made by Osaka (Japan) luthier Toshio Setozaki. My understanding is they were a high end line similar to Ateiler Z. The bass is very light, approximately 8.2 lbs, and it has very beautiful color/finish (I call it purple burst; matching pickup covers). Classic jazz bass...
  39. Tune zi-iii 4 mij bass
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    For sale Tune zi-iii 4 mij bass

    Hello everyone, up for sale is a minty 1992 Tune Zi-iii 4 bass. It is truly a hand crafted thing of beauty. Neck through body design. Walnut and Ash body, ebony fingerboard, maple neck. The fit and finish are incredible, rivals any “custom shop” type instrument I’ve played. The neck is straight...
    $800.00
  40. Palomar4130

    SOLD Tune zi-iii 4 mij bass

    Hello everyone, up for sale is a minty 1992 Tune Zi-iii 4 bass. It is truly a hand crafted thing of beauty. Neck through body design. Walnut and Ash body, ebony fingerboard, maple neck. The fit and finish are incredible, rivals any “custom shop” type instrument I’ve played. The neck is straight...
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