xilddx Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1104481' date='Jan 26 2011, 10:22 PM']IMO, lovely, but the MIJ basses are getting to silly high prices now. Ive had one, and it was a belter, but id not go so far as to say it was as good as a MIA, (obviously a good MIA) and nowadays the prices are getting very close. Back when I bought mine, the MIJ was probably the equivalent price of a MIM.[/quote] Damn right G. I sold the gorgeous Oly White RI P-Bass I bought off you last year for £400 on here. I could probably ask for £550 today. What the hell happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='neilb' post='1102636' date='Jan 25 2011, 07:46 PM']John is a top guy and has a sharp eye for snide guitars, he would never knowingly buy then sell a shifty item. Anyway, lovely bass. I would rip the Badass off ( a no go on Jazz basses IMO) and stick some covers on it!![/quote] This'll make you go all queasy then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1104481' date='Jan 26 2011, 10:22 PM']id not go so far as to say it was as good as a MIA, (obviously a good MIA)[/quote] I disagree. I've owned 2 CIJ Fenders (the 70RI precision I have now, and a 62RI fretless like the one for sale here) and they are both incredible basses. The fretless was easily the best jazz I'd ever played, it broke my heart when I had to sell it to pay rent. I bought the precision from far east guitars, and he had a similar one there when I did, as well as a 75RI jazz; it was a tough decision as they were all top-notch! Also, I set up another 70RI precision a couple of weeks ago which was another stunning bass. Conversely, I've played loads of American Fenders, and although some were very good, they never quite match the CIJ in my opinion, and some have been downright terrible! Although I think I'm yet to try a 'good' USA fender, I believe that the area that the Japanese Fenders excel in is quality control, which really gives them their edge. Of course, this is all IMO, and I will say that I'm only talking about 'modern' Fenders here (1980 onwards). But, one thing I wish they'd improve on the CIJ is the thickness of the poly finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Really good point about consistency of QC in CIJ/MIJ...and that this is thrown into sharp relief by the seeming inconsistency of many a US model. Similarly, I cannot remember playing any Fender Japan anything that has been less than exemplary. Prices of strats certainly have seemed to become inflated as their almost "mythic" nature is recounted and repeated over the past few years....yet remain a sound reflection of their worth when, say, compared to many a US Standard(and certainly with the latest "Special", an example of which I've played that is quite terrible). That said, I've personally found that though build and assembly are indeed very good, the electric innards side can tell a different tale, with pots in particular often needing an aftermarket overhaul. I also have to say that my 68RI CIJ ash strat, like many models, becomes so well-favoured that the frets visibly wear with frightening speed. I really do have the hots for that 62RI fretless jazz.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The CAR Jazz in the OP is now reserved. FOR ME !! I changed my mind about importing a Fender Japan JB66 and paying a fortune in customs, handling and shipping. So I'll be picking this beauty up from John, who seems like a lovely bloke, in a week or two. I am rather excited now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='1105024' date='Jan 27 2011, 01:23 PM']I disagree. I've owned 2 CIJ Fenders (the 70RI precision I have now, and a 62RI fretless like the one for sale here) and they are both incredible basses. The fretless was easily the best jazz I'd ever played, it broke my heart when I had to sell it to pay rent. I bought the precision from far east guitars, and he had a similar one there when I did, as well as a 75RI jazz; it was a tough decision as they were all top-notch! Also, I set up another 70RI precision a couple of weeks ago which was another stunning bass. Conversely, I've played loads of American Fenders, and although some were very good, they never quite match the CIJ in my opinion, and some have been downright terrible! Although I think I'm yet to try a 'good' USA fender, I believe that the area that the Japanese Fenders excel in is quality control, which really gives them their edge. Of course, this is all IMO, and I will say that I'm only talking about 'modern' Fenders here (1980 onwards). But, one thing I wish they'd improve on the CIJ is the thickness of the poly finish![/quote] I'm told that MIJ are the export ones. MIJs are deliberately lower spec than the CIJs which are non-export only at Fender's insistence because the high quality and spec would dilute the MIA market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapolpora Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Good for you Silddx! It's an absolute beauty and please feel free to make us all green with envy in the Gear Porn section. I've had my eye out for a JB66. Have you seen any that are worth a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='lapolpora' post='1109942' date='Jan 31 2011, 07:46 PM']Good for you Silddx! It's an absolute beauty and please feel free to make us all green with envy in the Gear Porn section. I've had my eye out for a JB66. Have you seen any that are worth a look?[/quote] Thanks mate! The only place I've spotted the JB66s are from an [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Japan-Vintage-66-Reissue-Jazz-Bass-JB66B_W0QQitemZ260728547756QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D250748567213%252B250748567213%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6736251877795199073#ht_5514wt_905"]ebay store[/url] who reckons he can get anything in the Fender Japan range new. I was going to get this one as he has three, but it didn't sell and he relisted it a over $80 more. I just thought he was taking the piss and I'd be paying over £300 just to get it here. John seems like a really nice bloke who knows what he's talking about so after a few emails about the CAR Jazz last week I decided to call him tonight for a quick chat about it, with the result that it's now reserved for me Can't wait to drive over and pick it up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Good work Silddx. I had a MIJ 75 reissue in the CAR and it's just beautiful in real life. Better get in touch with John for my commission cheque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='umcoo' post='1110062' date='Jan 31 2011, 08:37 PM']Good work Silddx. I had a MIJ 75 reissue in the CAR and it's just beautiful in real life. Better get in touch with John for my commission cheque [/quote] Hahaha! I told John I was after a 75 and he put me on his watch list. But this cracker has been on my mind since you posted it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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