dmz Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 I apologize in advance for introducing you to this site if you don't know it already. A better collection and a more varied collection of basses I've yet to see ! [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php?cate=2&s_cate=1&brand=&state=1&img_flg=1&page_cnt=12&order=1&state2=&start_index=48"]http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php...;start_index=48[/url] The Japanese seem to love basses with wammy bars - even 8 strings (dual course) ! Enjoy ! Bill Quote
Finbar Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Mm, that 7 is lovely. Has a very Conklin-esque vibe to it. Quote
johnnylager Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 [quote name='dmz' post='140713' date='Feb 14 2008, 11:24 PM']I apologize in advance for introducing you to this site if you don't know it already. A better collection and a more varied collection of basses I've yet to see ! [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php?cate=2&s_cate=1&brand=&state=1&img_flg=1&page_cnt=12&order=1&state2=&start_index=48"]http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping_20.php...;start_index=48[/url] The Japanese seem to love basses with wammy bars - even 8 strings (dual course) ! Enjoy ! Bill[/quote] Nice one, that'll keep me busy at work! Quote
eude Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Is it wrong that I'm now rocking a semi and I'm only on page 14?! Nice find [b]dmz[/b]! EDIT: HOLY KARP! Eude Edited February 15, 2008 by eude Quote
zapp Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 What a great site. Talk about GAS induction!!! Quote
BigRedX Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 This is doing nothing to relieve my Tune GAS. And also I find myself strangely wanting a Fernandes Gothic Hello Kitty Travel Bass... Quote
ped Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 I really like Tune basses!! I waded through 104 pages last night!! Quote
ped Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 The Ken Smith Jazz looks much nicer in Japan, Look: This looks nice, too - pickup placement makes me think it would sound pretty fat: Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Interesting jap Jazz... [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/goods_detail.php?g_id=81254"]http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/goods_detail.php?g_id=81254[/url] Quote
BigRedX Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Just finished working my way through all 106 pages. And now I know where are the trem-equipped Tune Basses are! Normally J-style basses don't really do it for me, but I could be persuaded to find a home for the following: Atelier Z Beta-5 28FL Crews Maniac Sound Be Bottom' Jackson 5 and Crews Maniac Sound Jackson 5 Hollow/JH (TigerEye) And this: The first time I saw a PRS bass I was distinctly underwhelmed, but this is definitely sex in a bass form... Edited February 15, 2008 by BigRedX Quote
dmz Posted February 16, 2008 Author Posted February 16, 2008 This really is a good site for new models on the scene - I especially love Fender Japan basses. The models they bring out with subtle tweaks to well known vintage instruments always keeps them a step or two ahead of Fender USA in my opinion. I noticed when I went to see Rush at the NEC last October that his main bass - the 73 Jazz - now has a Fender Japan neck and not a Fender Custom Shop neck. That knocked me out that did ! I am also interested by what Bacchus, Crews and Atelier have to offer as well, and yes, the thought of a 5-string Jazz style bass with 28 frets is quite appealing ! Who spotted the Aria bass with the whammy bar - never seen one of those before........ Cheers (with square eyes now) Bill Quote
zapp Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 That KSD Jazz looks very Celinder inspired to me Ped, and there's nothing wrong with that! Lovely stuff. Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Agreed, that KSD has Celinder arranged controls (just like Zapps!) Quote
wotnwhy Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 i started looking through those as a film started, the films just finished, about 5 minutes before i did!! i'm positively worn out after that! and so much for 65 pages, there's over 100! not that i'm complaining Quote
metalmaniac Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 This is like the bassist community's laminated book of dreams. Plastic Keyboards that catch tears of joy! Quote
7string Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Woah !! I found that it's good to have an internet currency convertor open as well. Makes you come down to earth after you get excited by the latest find Quote
Jono Bolton Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 [quote name='metalmaniac' post='141750' date='Feb 16 2008, 10:47 PM']This is like the bassist community's laminated book of dreams. Plastic Keyboards that catch tears of joy![/quote] Bill Bailey's in the episode of Spaced I'm watching! Some nice Dano DC basses on there, pretty colours too! Quote
Tait Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 what colour is [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/goods_detail.php?g_id=95625"]this[/url] and do they do precisions in it? its a lovely colour! Quote
onehappybunny Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 [quote name='lwtait' post='148097' date='Feb 27 2008, 09:01 PM']what colour is [url="http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/goods_detail.php?g_id=95625"]this[/url] and do they do precisions in it? its a lovely colour![/quote] Apparently the colour is アメリカン・スタンダ Quote
allighatt0r Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 I only got as far as the bottom of the first page before i saw something GAS-worthy for me... It's a GrassRoots Gazette I did a quick Google search and couldn't find a thing. Any chance of a way of converting these prices into pounds? It may fend off some GAS, but then again it could just make it worse! Another GrassRoots... Who'dathunk Pink could look so cool? I'm guessing the switches aren't for each pickup, because there are four... any ideas? I am officially a GrassRoots GAS-er.... :wub: Quote
BigRedX Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) There's plenty of on-line currency converters, but as a rough guide ¥200 = £1, so knock off the last two numbers and divide by 2. Also you should pay the lower of the two prices which is the one without tax. Just remember that there's shipping (around £75) and then customs and VAT on top of that (22-25% on top of the Japanese less tax price plus the shipping charge). Edit for example: Your black Grassroots bass is ¥46,500. That's roughly £232.50. Plus £75 shipping = £307.50. Customs, VAT and clearance fee approximately £75, gives you a total of £382.50 HTH Edited March 6, 2008 by BigRedX Quote
steve-soar Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Thank the Lord that I'm left handed and could only see a few pieces. Imagine what customs would charge for the PRS? the money grabbing barstewards. Edited March 6, 2008 by steve-soar Quote
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