NBD - Fender Japan content

[jmw1977]

You mean like the MIJ Limited Edition Koa Aerodyne?

I was looking at that one first and then I found the Jazz.

 

[felis]

Excellent looking bass.
Couple questions though: Are you in the US? If so, did you order it from one of those Japanese sites, or ebay stores.
Or were you able to have a local dealer order it for you.
I think I might be a bit too paranoid to use one of those sites.

 

[Basshappi]

Looks fantastic, congrats!

 

[pacojas]

Leo didn't die, he moved to Japan!

 

[Iridescentone]

Looks great, 'grats.

 

[friendlybass]

You mean like the MIJ Limited Edition Koa Aerodyne?

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Drool

 

[jmw1977]

Are you in the US? If so, did you order it from one of those Japanese sites, or ebay stores.

I'm in Wisconsin. I ordered from Ishibashi which is the Guitar Center of Japan (not that they operate like GC but they are all over the country). I emailed them and corresponded with an English-speaking customer service rep. It was a very smooth transaction and I would definitely buy from them again. I used PayPal so I wasn't nervous about getting ripped off. The bass shipped quickly by EMS and it arrived in the states in a few days. The longest wait was it getting through customs. They shipped it in a gig bag and it arrived in perfect condition, except for a minor chip in the finish which was disclosed to me before purchase. Honestly, if you've got your eye on something, don't hesitate to contact Ishibashi. I wouldn't buy from an eBay store just because they jack up the price to cover fees. Just deal directly with the shop.

 

[bluesdogblues]

Japan Fender Basses are fantastic as usual.

 

[7dollarbologna]

Awesome offset! - contour is perfect too! -it's a beauty!

 

[JaredBT]

You mean like the MIJ Limited Edition Koa Aerodyne?

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That's the most beautiful Fender Bass Ive ever seen. My gosh! And Japanese to boot. Sheesh... Im gonna go lie down with my Carvin SB 5001.

 

[SirMjac28]

I avoided this thread because I know my GAS anonymous sponsor would have my butt if I took a peak so here I am taking a peak and all I can say is damn you sir and Fender Japan for ruining my chance of reaching my six month of being GAS free. That bass is absolutely ridiculously beautiful congrats and does Fender think Japanese bassists are cooler than the rest of us?.

 

[SirMjac28]

That's the most beautiful Fender Bass Ive ever seen. My gosh! And Japanese to boot. Sheesh... Im gonna go lie down with my Carvin SB 5001.View attachment 547502

Ok now this is getting ridiculous thanks for throwing a gas can with grenades taped to the sides into the GAS pit.

 

[spectorfreak]

That's pretty. Who's making the Fender Japan stuff now, anyone know, is it Fujigen still building them?

 

[mtdkingstonheir]

jmw - love the flamed koa top. The gold hardware really pairs well with it and the clear pickguard. Malik - love your Aerodyne Jazz.

 

[superdick2112]

Congrats! Great looking bass. Enjoy!

And I agree with you about CIJ Fenders equaling or surpassing the MIA Fenders - my CIJ Geddy Lee Jazz is every bit as well made as my MIA Precision.

 

[mikeyjm2]

I probably wouldn't have much use for it since I'm probably the only bassist who has never played in anything other than standard tuning.

I've only done alternate tuning twice; both times auditioning for original metal bands and both were drop C. I'm really not a fan of it. Both times I returned to a standard tuning as soon as I got back home. I understand why metal bassists do it, but it's really not my thing. Anyway... back on topic... that is one beautiful bass! Congrats!

 

[felis]

I'm in Wisconsin. I ordered from Ishibashi which is the Guitar Center of Japan (not that they operate like GC but they are all over the country). I emailed them and corresponded with an English-speaking customer service rep. It was a very smooth transaction and I would definitely buy from them again. I used PayPal so I wasn't nervous about getting ripped off. The bass shipped quickly by EMS and it arrived in the states in a few days. The longest wait was it getting through customs. They shipped it in a gig bag and it arrived in perfect condition, except for a minor chip in the finish which was disclosed to me before purchase. Honestly, if you've got your eye on something, don't hesitate to contact Ishibashi. I wouldn't buy from an eBay store just because they jack up the price to cover fees. Just deal directly with the shop.

OK - thanks much for the info.
Still not sure if I'd do it, but at least I have some idea where to start now if I see something I can't resist..

 

[Double E]

IMO, usually not. However, I was talking about fitting it with a Hipshot Xtender key for drop D tuning. I put those on many of my four string basses. I just observed that the based plates on the machine heads are a bit unusual, and the screw pattern is almost a perfect rectangle. I don't think Hipshot makes an XTender that is a drop-in replacement for that screw pattern.

Really, I just thought it was funny that, given the picture of that beautiful flamed koa top, my first thought was about the screw pattern on the machine heads.

http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=319

They do, in fact, make a Gotoh Xtender for the Japanese Fenders! Problem is, they don't come in Gold.

 

[groooooove]

You mean like the MIJ Limited Edition Koa Aerodyne?

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that color scheme is a bit much, but seriously works. that is the most elegant "flashy-pimped-out" bass i've ever seen. love it!

 

[awilkie84]

After what Fender had to show at NAMM this year, you'd think they'd take a look at basses like this and offer us something really nice.

Because a sandblasted & stained bass isn't something really nice???