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Japanese Fenders

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by 5fretless, Nov 24, 2005.

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  1. Nov 24, 2005 #1
    5fretless

    5fretless

    Dec 8, 2004
    South Wales, UK
    Folks,

    Found this website that may be of use to to those in the US that fancy getting their hands on a nice Japanese Fender

    http://www.guitarjapan.com/fenderjapan/fj_precision-bass.html

    However - I have in recent months bought a 51-P bass re-issue and a "Geddy Lee" Precision - from Bluezy and Siekosuru - both who trade on e-bay and both great guys to do business with......

    Those looking for a Jaguar Bass might want to ask the above if they can get their hands on one for you.

    Wouldn't mind a 3T-SB 62 P-bass with the white binding at the moment - get rid of the white pick-guard and put on an anodised gold one - yum !

    Cheers !

    Bill
     
  2. Nov 24, 2005 #2
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    I got my '62 Reissue Jazz Fretless from these guys. Great people to work with. AND I LOVE THE BASS!!!!
     
  3. Nov 26, 2005 #3
    SGT. Pepper

    SGT. Pepper Inactive

    Nov 20, 2005
    Phila,Pa.

    I didn't think you could still get stuff like that! They look better than the USA basses and they are half the price.
    I gotta get me that mint green jazz bass with the ashtrays and matching headstock! Now I really got gas! :hyper: :eek:
     
  4. Nov 26, 2005 #4
    Sergio

    Sergio

    Apr 7, 2004
    Lafitte, LA
    Man, they have P-basses in every finish I ever want...

    except seafoam green... :bawl:
     
  5. Nov 26, 2005 #5
    Oxblood

    Oxblood Inactive

    Apr 17, 2005
    Baltimore, MD
  6. Nov 26, 2005 #6
    Matthew Bryson

    Matthew Bryson Guest

    Jul 30, 2001
    Is this a typo? If not, tell me more about this Geddy Lee precision.
     
  7. Nov 26, 2005 #7
    5fretless

    5fretless

    Dec 8, 2004
    South Wales, UK
    Hi,

    No, it's not a "Geddy Lee" Precision - but a limited edition 70's style P-bass that they have given the black-block treatment to - something that Fender USA never did. I know there are some out there that don't go for that on a P-bass - however, looks the biz in my books - especially if you add a couple of Dark Star pickups

    Fender Japan seem to have a nack of making exceptional basses at the moment - instruments that add that little something extra and different to the traditional 50's, and 60's instruments. For example I love the P-basses with white binding (PB62B) - gotta get one of those - wife would kill me though - and the Jaguar Bass.

    Both the black block P-bass and 51 P-Bass I have recently obtained are put together with amazing attention to detail. Finish is nigh on flawless - set-up and playability just amazing. You are looking at one happy customer.........

    Bill
     
  8. Nov 26, 2005 #8
    Marley's Ghost

    Marley's Ghost Supporting Member

    Feb 9, 2002
    Tampa, FL
    Nice! look at all the lefty's! Price with shipping is a little steep compared to the used market IMO.
     
  9. Nov 26, 2005 #9
    Stompboxx

    Stompboxx

    Jun 27, 2005
    Charlton, New York, USA
    I own an Ash P-bass with the black block inlays. Yes Its amazing both in looks and tone.
     
  10. Nov 27, 2005 #10
    00soul

    00soul

    Jan 4, 2005
    seal beach, ca
  11. Nov 27, 2005 #11
    centralharbor

    centralharbor

    Nov 21, 2005
    hawaii
    are all the fenders listed on the site made in japan?
     
  12. Nov 27, 2005 #12
    Micolao

    Micolao

    Sep 7, 2005
    Italy
  13. Nov 27, 2005 #13
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    On GuitarJapan.com.....Yes, all Fender Japan
     
  14. Nov 27, 2005 #14
    Steakbomb

    Steakbomb

    Nov 21, 2004
    This site is the one that will inevitably cause me to give in and get that gun metal blue aerodyne. Sigh.
     
  15. Nov 27, 2005 #15
    The Eristic

    The Eristic

    Mar 19, 2005
    Cartersville, GA
  16. Nov 27, 2005 #16
    SuperDuck

    SuperDuck

    Sep 26, 2000
    Wisconsin
    What are the shipping costs like from Japan?
     
  17. Nov 27, 2005 #17
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    Depends if the bass is in a hardshell case or gig bag. Mine was $110 (62 Reissue Jazz Fretless, gig bag).
     
  18. Nov 27, 2005 #18
    Marley's Ghost

    Marley's Ghost Supporting Member

    Feb 9, 2002
    Tampa, FL
    :meh: Basswood, Alder, or Ash. Any MIJ owners care to weigh in on the differences in tone?
     
  19. Nov 27, 2005 #19
    heroincredible

    heroincredible

    Jun 19, 2005
    Calgary, AB, Canada
    I am personally a fan of the Ash. Have 2 Ash basses, and the other is Alder. To me the Ash sounds a bit deeper and warmer than the Alder, but could just be me.
    :cool: :bassist: :smug:
     
  20. Nov 27, 2005 #20
    mattpnolan

    mattpnolan Supporting Member

    Mar 5, 2005
    New Jersey
    I still can't figure out why they don't put a maple fretboard on this bass:

    [​IMG]

    :bawl:
     
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