Dood Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 [quote name='Sean' post='123315' date='Jan 19 2008, 11:52 AM']Oh, that's good news. How do they take your card details now? When I bought a Fender Telecaster from them about five years ago they made me send a load of separate emails with the 16 digit number on it.[/quote] You get to fill your details into a kosha card site now! ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 PB70-93US is a stunner. Might just have to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='123254' date='Jan 19 2008, 08:48 AM']I've just emailed Jeff at Ishi and he has given me a price inc shipping to UK. So, they are selling to UK[/quote] I just had a reply from Ishi: Dear Sean, ******************************** Thank you for your inquiry. We are very sorry to say, we do not ship any new Fender Japan product internationally. Sales of new Fender Japan merchandise outside of Japan are restricted. We appreciate your understanding. Best regards,************************ International Sales Manager Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 i had an email the beginning of the month saying they would ship to the uk and included the costs. has something happened in the interim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Really, that's weird I had mine a week ago If that's the case I'm gutted, I wanted another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm getting a friend of mine to email and see if he gets a different response. Maybe certain staff overlook such things where others reinforce the rule - who knows? Really gutted now and my bonus is burning a hole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Well, I've heard they are only making guitars for their own, Japan-inside-only market. If you still want 'em, you gotta make the order to the factory for about 10,000$, i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Sean' post='125895' date='Jan 23 2008, 07:31 AM']I just had a reply from Ishi: Dear Sean, ******************************** Thank you for your inquiry. We are very sorry to say, we do not ship any new Fender Japan product internationally. Sales of new Fender Japan merchandise outside of Japan are restricted. We appreciate your understanding. Best regards,************************ International Sales Manager Any ideas?[/quote] I hope someone's made a gaff at their end. Otherwise a spanner has been thrown in my future bass purchasing works. As an aside, quality quote from ishibashi website (underneath photo of random guitars): "It is absolutely profitable. Guitar for introduction to Mavis." Obviously Mavis is the brand-name, but that doesn't matter! Sheesh that website's frustrating! Edited January 23, 2008 by Hit&Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) And now I have another reply my friend got from a different member of Ishibashi's staff:- "Thank you for your e-mail. This is Tomonori from Ishibashi WEB SHOP. I am taking to you on behalf of Koichi. I am afraid to say that we can not sell Fender Japan products for overseas right now. we received this notification from Fender Japan. We are very sorry for inconvenience. Your full understanding of this matter would be greatly appreciated. If you have a question,please let me know. Thank you very much. Best regards," It looks like it's all over! Oh well, I'm off to find a used Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub and some sushi instead. Saying that though, surely Ishi aren't the only source for these? Edited January 25, 2008 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well, that's a bit of a blow there are some other options, [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/index.htm[/url] [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/[/url] [url="http://www.mijfenders.com/index.htm"]http://www.mijfenders.com/index.htm[/url] There may be others I'm not sure. I was lucky, I made it by a week or so. Shame though, it was a good crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm gonna have to make up my own one from spares now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Actually It's not all that bad...I don't mind second hand basses, I'd buy a second hand CIJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 odd, i asked a query on a previous email and nothing was mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 [quote name='sk8' post='127871' date='Jan 25 2008, 04:52 PM']odd, i asked a query on a previous email and nothing was mentioned[/quote] When was this? It looks like their decision to stop exporting is very recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhuk Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I bought mine from ebay japan. Also, [url="http://www.rockinn.co.jp/shopping/bass/fender_j_jb70.html"]http://www.rockinn.co.jp/shopping/bass/fender_j_jb70.html[/url] [url="http://www.digimart.net/pub_key_gk_list.do?page=1&optKeep=1"]http://www.digimart.net/pub_key_gk_list.do...1&optKeep=1[/url] [url="http://www.musicland.co.jp/"]http://www.musicland.co.jp/[/url] specs: [url="http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fender/jazzbass.htm"]http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fender/jazzbass.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 [quote name='Sean' post='127940' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:37 PM']When was this? It looks like their decision to stop exporting is very recent.[/quote] couple of days ago. might be they are honoring previous commitments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) [quote name='mhuk' post='128036' date='Jan 25 2008, 09:14 PM']I bought mine from ebay japan.[/quote] I didn't think Japan had eBay?! I though everyone there used Yahoo auctions? Edited January 28, 2008 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhuk Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I can't see it in my bought items any more but it was bought [i]from [/i]Japan, maybe it was ebay.com (I used Advanced Search to set the country to Japan.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 So where does definitely ship Japanese fender goodies to the UK? I quite liked the look of www.rockinn.co.jp, but their banner states "sorry, we can only accept orders from Japan only". I need a white Japanese jazz bass real badly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='137727' date='Feb 10 2008, 05:54 PM']So where does definitely ship Japanese fender goodies to the UK? I quite liked the look of www.rockinn.co.jp, but their banner states "sorry, we can only accept orders from Japan only". I need a white Japanese jazz bass real badly![/quote] I had it confirmed yesterday by Jeff at Ishibashi that they no longer ship to UK. That goes for accessories aswell. I just placed my order with Malcolm at the guitar emporium, and I'm glad I did. There is a price reduction on the Jap range, plus I also negotiated the price down a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='137767' date='Feb 10 2008, 07:28 PM']I just placed my order with Malcolm at the guitar emporium, and I'm glad I did. There is a price reduction on the Jap range, plus I also negotiated the price down a bit more.[/quote] Can 'Malcolm' get his hands on anything (Japanese Fender wise) then? If so I may have to drop him a line. Bo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='137888' date='Feb 10 2008, 11:24 PM']Can 'Malcolm' get his hands on anything (Japanese Fender wise) then? If so I may have to drop him a line. Bo![/quote] [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/[/url] Take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 [quote name='Jase' post='137908' date='Feb 11 2008, 12:09 AM'][url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/[/url] Take a look [/quote] I had a look as soon as I'd asked the question (like usual!) I think I was getting guitar emporium mixed up with fareastguitars.co.uk, but I'm sorted now. It looks like Malc can get his hands on quite a bit of swag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 i note the prices have gone back up by £20 since last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbassman Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Just to add to the 'Jap' talk. I have a Jap 75RI, and to be honest its the only bass I play at the moment! I love it, built quality is fantastic and plays like a dream. I tried out a standard US model the other day and way totallt unimpressed compared to my RI. Also as they are not expensive basses, I dont feel too worried about some chav knocking it over when bombarding the stage at one of my residencies. (Oceana clubs are a nightmare!). Im taking mine on a cruise to abuse it for 4 months, and im positive it will be great. Unless you can afford the real deal (a good one at that), then I totally advise anyone to buy one!!! It was MrRuss who got me onto them, im sure he will agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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