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[size=5][sub]1. The earliest Jazz I possessed with this feature was bought new in Dec 1972.[/sub] [sub]4. Random things occured from the dawn of production, some more noticable - and therefore more oft noted - than others.[/sub][/size] [size=5][sub].[/sub][/size]

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1360722739' post='1975518'] As for being 'old' - well, I'm pretty sure there's someone here on the forum who can remember VE Day. [/quote] Rumbled.

[quote name='Perennial' timestamp='1360681692' post='1974521'] Wow that was great. I usually avoid the Lennon solo stuff but this was interesting. A little Zappa. [/quote] Eh?

[quote name='kingofthestuntmen' timestamp='1360060314' post='1964069'] [/quote] All it needs now is a proper and decent bridge.

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1360668739' post='1974158'] Eh, okay. Nice theory. Bit flawed though. One of the names he mentions isn't a company, it's a brand name, not owned or operated by FujiGen. Another is a company located around 80 miles from FujiGen's base. In fact, it's a whole lot easier. FujiGen built the original MIJ instruments, but subcontracted assembly/finishing work to Terada and full assembly work to Dyna during periods of peak production. It was these fully-assembled Dyna instruments for which the CIJ designation was used. FujiGen also subcontracted Atlansia, but this was wholly and solely for necks. After the original Fender-FujiGen contract ended both Dyna and Tokai were contracted, and both factories used the CIJ designation. Some suggest this was due to a contractual stipulation in the original Fender-FujiGen contract, but it could as easily be as a result of Dyna simply using the designation system it previously operated. The MIJ designation first resurfaced when some production was subcontracted to FujiGen under the Fender-Dyna/Tokai contract. [/quote] Thanks for that. I love an expert me. Particularly ones that start their reply's with mildly derogatory openers.... then go on to say more or less the same thing.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1360612293' post='1973448'] I've played a couple of Palladino sigs and they are very nice but the bad word is a number and it's the price. [/quote] I've Pino'd a CIJ re-ish. The only things it hasn't got are a nitro finish and a rusty bridge. Came out about a quarter of the price of a CS Pino - probably less coz I paid next to nothing for the basic Fiesta red R/W boarded CIJ '62 re-ish. The only givaways are the finish and the fact that it's got a more convincing tort than the sh*tty looking stuff Fender use these days. .

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1360635541' post='1973884'] I mean did Fender badged Japanese instruments even get exported to the states in the early 80's at all? [/quote] S***loads in 1983 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1360635541' post='1973884'] I like Japanese Fenders, a lot. I think they can be some of the best and most consistent fenders you can buy - but their is this odd mythologising of them - like how many times have we all read (as in that article) that the JV, SQ and some E series japanese Fenders used lots of Fender USA parts.... which would be nice.... and some of the first JV model strats seem to have usa pickups... but the wider idea that well of course they "all used them", without saying which parts, which ranges and for how long, and where the evidence for that is. There seems to be this desire (perhaps understandable from people trying to sell them) to coinflate everything that says Fender Japan on it with the very best of what Fender Japan makes - an equivalent would be to sell a half decent Fender USA bass with a description of the top of the range custom shop bass they make. Yes there are links but that doesn't make them the same/equal. ... [/quote] Er..., yes. [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1360635541' post='1973884'] ....on the whole great basses though! [/quote] That, too.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1360629901' post='1973855'] interesting website that... seems to suggest fender japan started in late 1984. Which is odd, as my JV was made in 1982.... [/quote] I think Fender Japan didn't organise into an independent concern until 1984. Although Fender branded product was produced from 1982 I think it was still under the Fender USA umbrella to supply the US market until post-CBS Fender USA picked up in '84 under the leadership of BIll Schultz. Summat like that. .

[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1360616796' post='1973570'] The "eh , dont touch that unless ur planning on buying it" shop will remain nameless but i am at a loss as to why anyone wud shop in it with an attitude like that taking the cash from you.[/quote] Regent Sounds. [quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1360616796' post='1973570'] I'll be back. [/quote] ....and you MUST visit the Bass Gallery.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1360594271' post='1972941'] But, as these have been discontinued (AFAIK).... [/quote] Not sure about that, Lozz. I keep seeing that, but not from any official source. It's always been on the Fender Jap site, and it's still there now. Having said that, it is one of the more expensive models - even more than the top range VSP P bass. Click this; [url="http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/opb51-sd.html"]http://www.fenderjap...p/opb51-sd.html[/url] .

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1360613304' post='1973483'] Some have told CIJ is better, some MIJ. Others have told me it's just MIJ is for export, CIJ is for Japanese market. What's the truth?! [/quote] Quote..... [i][size=4]"[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Among the Fender Japanese guitars, there were two different logos used: [b][i]Crafted in Japan [/i][/b]and [b][i]Made in Japan, [/i][/b]and both were being made at the same time from 1994 till 1997. This means that the the serial numbers starting in 1994 ran consecutively on both the MIJ and the CIJ models while the MIJ logo was being phased out. Mid–1997 the CIJ logo was the only one used on Fender guitars coming out of Japan (with exception the Squire series). [b]There are several theories about why some Japanese Fenders have MIJ and others CIJ[/b]. One is that there was a reorganizing of where the parts were being make in the large, expansive [i]Fugi Gen Gakki[/i] company. The island of Matsumoto is where the Fugi plant is located. It houses 15-20 different smaller companies, Like [i]Kawi, Gen Gakki Ten, Yamara, Gotoh, Yamoto, [/i]etc. I was told by a former Fender Rep that the necks were made one place and the bodies another, while the electronics were made in yet another. I was told that the contract with [i]Yamoto[/i] stated if any major subcontractor was to be changed the weaning process would have to take place (MIJ to CIJ). They call it the “Squire countdown.” Since [i]Fuji[/i] was pressing hard to get the Epiphone contract, a change was made. [i]Kawi[/i] was moving the bulk of their piano building to a new facility in China, and would also be making their own “harp” frames there. This freed up a lot of space in the plant. [i]Yamara[/i] and [i]Gotoh[/i] retooled to handle the woodwork and finish aspects of the guitars—thus the [b]Crafted in Japan[/b] line was created. [b]The other story is, and maybe both are true and run consecutively,[/b] I really don’t know, but the MIJ logo Fenders were for the USA market. USA Fender wanted to stop the import of these guitars to the USA due to firing up their Mexican plant and due to the “too good” quality Japan was creating which competed with the USA models."[/font][/size][/i] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]From; [url="http://xhefriguitars.com/page9.html"]http://xhefriguitars.com/page9.html[/url][/font]

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1360423192' post='1970135'] Interesting point but I guess, apart from all the screaming 15 year olds that wanted to marry Paul McCartney their talent and huge appeal really lay with the songwriting ability rather than the musicianship. [/quote] Eh? Are you serious...?

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1360360074' post='1969492'] I can only sell this to dedicated bass players who give cats and stray dogs a good walk every day. Will accept collection on a Wednesday when the moon is full. You must live within 5 miles of Wangleston East. I will only let this bass go to a good home since I have loved her with no expense spared. she is unsuitable for thrash reggae or double drop tuning with cryo strings. Contact me in writing on 07434 414666. Please do not contact me if you are a tyre kicker, time waster or dreamer. [/quote] Dude, you have to state a price. Shame on you. By the way,,, what weight is it?

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1360509649' post='1971409'] Sounds like Blackburn town centre. [/quote] I thought that was out of bounds...?

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1360435679' post='1970488'] Thank you, I can sleep easy tonight knowing that [/quote] We aim to please. All part of the service, Marv.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1360435083' post='1970467'] What if the snot had been there for a few days and dried out? [/quote] Depends what state of dryness. Fresh stuff is real slick. Mid life is a bit tacky. Bone dry stuff gives you that polished dance floor kind slickness.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1360409665' post='1969890'] Fortunately I love them! [/quote] This.

I got a few Jazzes and all a little different. The narrowest across the nut is a '71, the shallowest thro the section is '66, the smallest all round is a 1982 Fullerton '62 re-ish that all round is the next smallest thing to sliver of... nothing; dead fast, and slicker than snot on a door handle.

[quote name='wally8' timestamp='1360336181' post='1968899'] Ive mailed Bass gallery. See what they say. Be no crime to get down london, sample a few in the shawditch german beerhall, kick a few tables over in the crowbar and then drop my pickup off. [/quote] In that order...? You'll never get down the stairs withoiut knocking over half the standing stock. Could be hilarious. But probably not. Anyway.... "Crowbar"...? When were you last in town...?

It was a tip, not a complaint, Musky.

[b]Get it rewound by a specialist. It'll cost you less than the price of a USA made replacement. I take mine to the Bass Gallery. They outsource, and I don't know who to, but they do a like for like job at much less than the cost of a new MIA replacement.[/b]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1358620086' post='1942386'] I was thinking about chambering your wood [/quote]