vegas_hooker Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Howdy. Im looking at getting a new pickguard for my CIJ/MIJ P bass. Anyone know where to go? Quote
Dood Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Fender Japan! lol... You can contact outlets such as Ishibashi in english. I'd got a quote for a black pickguard for my CIJ, but a lovely chap on BC just happened to be selling exactly what I wanted! a 70's CIJ guard ;o) Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I just contacted Itchyscratchi about exactly the same question, and they won't even ship accessories to UK now. I've just bought two CIJs from the guitar emporium, and his advice was to get MIA scratchplate. Just found a tort Fender one on ebay! I'm sure WD or Allparts do decent ones. Quote
vegas_hooker Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 This japanese fender situation suck almighty balls. Im a month short of my annual bonus too. May have to be G&L Tribute instead haha. I was looking at the two mentioned (all parts and WD) but thought they might come from elsewhere. Thanks for the replies. Quote
umcoo Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Nath, do you reckon this means our awesome Fender Japan's will now skyrocket in value?? I hope so Quote
BassBod Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Pbass scratchplates are always a bit of a lottery - I've hardly ever got one (USA, Jap, or "generic") that didn't require some fettling, usually round the pickups. Get the style you want, but be prepared to return it if it needs too much work to get a decent fit. I've had best luck/value with WD or "basspartsresource" but also Thomann. BB's worst quality award goes to Allparts for an anodised look plate - more like black plastic covered in baking foil. Keep an eye open here as well? BB Quote
Dood Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Ah... good point. I think the plate I got here was actually a WD CIJ plate. So yes, worth dropping them a line I guess. Quote
vegas_hooker Posted February 19, 2008 Author Posted February 19, 2008 [quote name='umcoo' post='143111' date='Feb 19 2008, 03:25 PM']Nath, do you reckon this means our awesome Fender Japan's will now skyrocket in value?? I hope so [/quote] I dont really care much for the value of instruments I own. I imagine some f**kwit will start some guff about how exclusive they are now though. All I wanted was a CIJ jazz at a neat price. Buggers! Seems ill have to check out WD again. Thanks again guys. If no luck ill keep my eyes peeled here. Quote
pete.young Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 [quote name='vegas_hooker' post='143257' date='Feb 19 2008, 05:53 PM']All I wanted was a CIJ jazz at a neat price. Buggers![/quote] I don't think you're going to find better than this one from Russ in the Basses For Sale forum. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12745"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12745[/url] Quote
vegas_hooker Posted February 19, 2008 Author Posted February 19, 2008 I know, Nice slab it is too. But im a sucker for maple necks (yes, I am shallow) Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='umcoo' post='143111' date='Feb 19 2008, 03:25 PM']Nath, do you reckon this means our awesome Fender Japan's will now skyrocket in value?? I hope so [/quote] The Jap Fender have just come down in price. I've just done a cracking deal for two at the guitar emporium. The price worked out the same as importing direct from Itchyscratchi. Quote
cetera Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='143534' date='Feb 20 2008, 09:13 AM']The Jap Fender have just come down in price. I've just done a cracking deal for two at the guitar emporium. The price worked out the same as importing direct from Itchyscratchi.[/quote] Oooo! What have you ordered? Quote
gafbass02 Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Im confused, are ishi no longer importing?, i only just got a bass from them like a month ago? Edited February 21, 2008 by gafbass02 Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='cetera' post='143670' date='Feb 20 2008, 01:39 PM']Oooo! What have you ordered?[/quote] Hi, I'm waiting on a JB75-100US and PB62-60. Both 3-tone sunburst! Can't wait. Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='gafbass02' post='144530' date='Feb 21 2008, 05:19 PM']Im confused, are ishi no longer importing?, i only just got a bass from them like a month ago?[/quote] My first reply from Jeff said yes they are still exporting, and a matter of days later he said sorry they aren't any more. I did double check and as far as my enquiry is concerned, its a non starter. No worries, as Malcolm at Guitar Emporium sorted me out. I'm really happy with the deal. Recommended. Quote
gafbass02 Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Damn!, that was close then!, i got a JB75-100 US in vhw with maple block board identical to the one i sold to Lysdexia a year ago, im gonna soup her up a tad! Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 [quote name='gafbass02' post='144651' date='Feb 21 2008, 08:09 PM']Damn!, that was close then!, i got a JB75-100 US in vhw with maple block board identical to the one i sold to Lysdexia a year ago, im gonna soup her up a tad![/quote] What do you have planned for the bass? Quote
gafbass02 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Pearl pickguard, detuner, badass (already done) followed by an audere jz4 a bart jazz pup at the neck and a bart MM bucker at the bridge....pimp! Then im replacing my east retro in my blue 62ri with an emg circuit to match the pups better and poss either selling it (the pre not the bass!)... ... or sticking it and the pups from the fender into my squier VMJ jazz, ...... or just the stock passive stuff from the 75 and selling the guts of the squier and the east and getting the squier deluxe V! ?!?! (im an endless modder!!) ...Except for my ray and KSD which are just perfect....apart from detuners and a boatload of extra shielding!, and pearl pickguards....(im a lost cause!) Edited February 29, 2008 by gafbass02 Quote
Chopthebass Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Sounds coool. I love the MM/J pickup combination. I'm sure this deserves to be in the porn section when complete. Quote
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