Where can I get? a 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz

[john_the_bass]

If I don't want to go down the import route, where can I get one of these in the UK?

it's 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz


The image comes from soundhouse.co.jp - I've not found this bass in this colour (ie 3TS w/rosewood) from craftedinjapan, fareast, mcguitars, etc - any of the UK importers basically.

Any suggestions?
I am tempted to import as I would probably save a few quid I guess.

Edited September 19, 2007 by The Burpster

[skywalker]

When you find one let me know - I'ii have one as well

[Machines]

I'd try www.guitaremporium.co.uk - might not be listed but email him and ask.

[john_the_bass]

cheers for the pointer - i've just found them on there at £699 - i'm guessing all uk importers are going to be around that price then
I think I'd go down the direct import route and pocket the saving

[bass_ferret]

You may get more response if you titled the thread "Where can I get a 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz?"

[The Burpster]

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='62121' date='Sep 18 2007, 12:40 PM']You may get more response if you titled the thread "Where can I get a 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz?"[/quote]


Good idea, done for him!

[simon1964]

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='62062' date='Sep 18 2007, 10:21 AM']If I don't want to go down the import route, where can I get one of these in the UK?

it's 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz
[/quote]

You could try here: [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html"]http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html[/url]

I've never bought from them, but they do seem to have some nice stuff at reasonable prices.

[Guest Bald Eagle]

Ishibashi roughly £500- delivered inc all taxes, it's a no brainer.
I've just been quoted on one but to be honest I can't decide if the block inlays are a bit pretentious.
Bear in mind there are two models the 90-US and the 100 US AFAIK the 90 US is a lightweight ash body that is slightly cheaper.
Damn you've got me all gassed up again

[simon1964]

[quote name='simon1964' post='62518' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:08 AM']You could try here: [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html"]http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html[/url]

I've never bought from them, but they do seem to have some nice stuff at reasonable prices.[/quote]

oops - just noticed you've already tried them!

[john_the_bass]

i looked at craftedinjapan yesterday and there is a notice on their site saying they have temporarily ceased trading.

[OldGit]

Here's an importer

[url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm[/url]

but you should read this thread about importing direct (or going and getting one yourself )

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139[/url]

[john_the_bass]

Cheers OG
I've seen fareast, but he never actually seems to have anything that isn't sold (although I haven't contacted him direct).
As for import costs - that's all cool. I've seen the thread a few times and I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK

[OldGit]

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='62555' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:54 AM']Cheers OG
I've seen fareast, but he never actually seems to have anything that isn't sold (although I haven't contacted him direct).
As for import costs - that's all cool. I've seen the thread a few times and I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK[/quote]

Well as a result of looking at this again I suddenly got all gassed for a Jazz again ... I'll have to go and play one to get over it

[john_the_bass]

do you think if enough of us want to buy one, we can get enough of a discount out of ishibashi

[cetera]

Well I'd like to order at least two Fenders from Ishibashi so add my two to the list....

[Guest Bald Eagle]

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='62560' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:59 AM']do you think if enough of us want to buy one, we can get enough of a discount out of ishibashi[/quote]

Count me in, CIJ new prices aren't that much different to their used prices anyway so we might as well buy a boat load of new shiny ones, so whose paying

[OldGit]

[quote name='Bald Eagle' post='62588' date='Sep 19 2007, 12:13 PM']Count me in, CIJ new prices aren't that much different to their used prices anyway so we might as well buy a boat load of new shiny ones, so whose paying [/quote]

Get Dood to chat to them. I think he's done a few deals and may have a specific contact to negotiate with

[Guest Bald Eagle]

[quote name='OldGit' post='62660' date='Sep 19 2007, 01:11 PM']Get Dood to chat to them. I think he's done a few deals and may have a specific contact to negotiate with[/quote]

I don't think it would harm to get a realistic shopping list together to see what volume we're potentially looking at?
(Mind you getting the dosh outta folk might be a different story though- cash upfront I rekon and pay on one credit card for the lot)

Anyway for the right price i'll have one of these, if there's enough interest I might even consider ordering a few myself to sell on. Add what your interested in yourself if you like, so far we've got

Baldy 1 x JB75-100US OWB RW
John 1 x JB75 -100US 3TS RW
Cetera 2 x ?

[stingrayfan]

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='62555' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:54 AM']I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK[/quote]
I agree. All you have to do is cough the VAT & duty up when you pick it up from the ParcelForce depot (or similar).

[cetera]

[quote name='Bald Eagle' post='62680' date='Sep 19 2007, 01:52 PM']Baldy 1 x JB75-100US OWB RW
John 1 x JB75 -100US 3TS RW
Cetera 2 x ?[/quote]

Cetera 1 x JB75-100US VWH MA
1 x PB70-78US OWH RW

[john_the_bass]

if anybody else is interested, put your hand up!
Oh and then put it back down again and write on here that you are!

[OldGit]

[quote name='OldGit' post='62544' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:48 AM']Here's an importer

[url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm[/url]

but you should read this thread about importing direct (or going and getting one yourself )

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139[/url][/quote]

Ah I knew there was another importer around

[url="http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm"]http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm[/url]

RI 62 P bass your's for £484, RI 57 P bass for £475
No Jazzes.

Edited September 20, 2007 by OldGit

[OldGit]

I've found another Japanese store selling bass internationally. The Bacchus cheapo I was looking at is cheaper new from them than Ishibashi's used one ... so I'll ask him for prices on the ones you guys are talking about and report back.
OG

[Hit&Run]

I reckon I'd be up for a nice white Jazz (like the one fleamail is selling on here, only (hopefully) cheaper), but I'm unsure as to it's exact model name/number designation.

Can anyone tell me what it is that I crave?

And what kind of financial damage do y'all reckon I'd be looking at?

End of questions, for now.

[cetera]

[quote name='Hit&Run' post='63725' date='Sep 21 2007, 05:57 PM']I reckon I'd be up for a nice white Jazz (like the one fleamail is selling on here, only (hopefully) cheaper), but I'm unsure as to it's exact model name/number designation.

Can anyone tell me what it is that I crave?

And what kind of financial damage do y'all reckon I'd be looking at?

End of questions, for now.[/quote]

Go to the Ishibashi site (see the thread on Importing guitars for the link) and check out what is available.....