Fender Japan is gone :(

[Whippet]

The guitar is great, but the amp is so awesome.

 

[TinIndian]

Now the question is how do you get one?

Gotta say I like the neck specs on the 50's and 60's better than the US versions. 1.65 nut width. The mexi 50's reissues are 1.75" and the AVRI 60's is 1.74".
Pretty much that 1.75" nut is why I stayed away from P basses for years. I Don't go for that on a 4 string.

 

[R&B]

Gotta say I like the neck specs on the 50's and 60's better than the US versions. 1.65 nut width. The mexi 50's reissues are 1.75" and the AVRI 60's is 1.74".
Pretty much that 1.75" nut is why I stayed away from P basses for years. I Don't go for that on a 4 string.

Could not agree more. My current #1 is a PB62-US with 1.65" nut. Gives the flavor of the old school necks without the carpal tunnel issues!

 

[Feral Feline]

So long as they put out the Jag again, with the original Japaguar pickup spacing, I'll be a purrrrrring kitty waiting to sink my claws into the Jaggedy goodness.

 

[tomoya97]

These are for export?

I guess that no, since they're "Japan Exclusive", but as always, you can import them by yourself

 

[Spike]

Hi Guys. Been offered this MIJ P Bass non export J series.
Can anyone date it please? Was told about 2012.

 

[Spike]

Full pic.

 

[Malak the Mad]

Hi Guys. Been offered this MIJ P Bass non export J series.
Can anyone date it please? Was told about 2012.

I would highly recommend you write to or call Fender and ask someone to look up the serial number. According to their own Invalid Link Removed guide, it should have a "JD" followed by eight digits. The one being offered has a "JP" and only seven digits. It's possible that it's some kinda special edition, but at a glance, it's a bit suspect.

 

[Spike]

I would highly recommend you write to or call Fender and ask someone to look up the serial number. According to their own Invalid Link Removed guide, it should have a "JD" followed by eight digits. The one being offered has a "JP" and only seven digits. It's possible that it's some kinda special edition, but at a glance, it's a bit suspect.

Thanks Malak.

 

[Krisfield]

This shop is selling new MIJ basses and guitars

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[Malak the Mad]

Hey, Fender-Japan Enthusiasts! I just found an excellent article which clarified a few details regarding the creation of Fender Japan, Ltd. and it's shift to the current Fender Music Corporation (Japan) incarnation.

• Everything You Need To Know About Fender Japan | YABAI - The Modern, Vibrant Face of Japan

 

[Moving Pictures]

Hey, Fender-Japan Enthusiasts! I just found an excellent article which clarified a few details regarding the creation of Fender Japan, Ltd. and it's shift to the current Fender Music Corporation (Japan) incarnation.

• Everything You Need To Know About Fender Japan | YABAI - The Modern, Vibrant Face of Japan

I enjoyed reading that. Thanks for posting the article.