Tee Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='30381' date='Jul 11 2007, 06:19 PM']Have Fender Japan ever done a RI Jazz (Bootsy Style) - with three-tone sunburst, tort pg, block inlays and binding? Do they sell them with ashtrays...case?[/quote] The JB75-94US range comes with ashtrays, binding etc. I think i've seen it in 3TS. THese are only about £317 or The JB75-100US range is as you described, minus the the tort guard and ashtray. You'd have to do it yourself. These are about £338 [url="http://1484.bz/yokohama/select.cgi?id=16246"]http://1484.bz/yokohama/select.cgi?id=16246[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thats exactly what I have on order, but with a maple neck! It's in coventry currently, I'm gonna go get it locally as soon as it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Tee' post='31092' date='Jul 13 2007, 09:15 AM']The JB75-94US range comes with ashtrays, binding etc. I think i've seen it in 3TS. THese are only about £317 or The JB75-100US range is as you described, minus the the tort guard and ashtray. You'd have to do it yourself. These are about £338 [url="http://1484.bz/yokohama/select.cgi?id=16246"]http://1484.bz/yokohama/select.cgi?id=16246[/url][/quote] Thanks for the help! Obviously my Isihbashi navigation skills have more to be desired as I never found that yokohama site. I'm surprised the specs I described are in such short supply - I always thought that was the most stylised Jazz bass. I guess I'm wrong. [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='30566' date='Jul 12 2007, 09:00 AM']i dunno but i do have a japaneese bass that used to look exactly like that, but then some idiot lost the neck p/u cover and an even bigger idiot decided it would look better in DAYGLO green [/quote] What make is it? I've been considering going down the copy route for the vintage mojo and..well.. the hunt. I know Ibanez did one - although I don't like the finish. Pan did one (who's Pan?). Greco did one - I think, and is the one I'm most hankering for, although I haven't seen one in the finish I'm after. Also Aria Pro did one, which I quite fancy also. Wish me luck. [quote name='jay249' post='32342' date='Jul 16 2007, 06:41 AM']Thats exactly what I have on order, but with a maple neck! It's in coventry currently, I'm gonna go get it locally as soon as it arrives![/quote] The Wailers' bassist (Aston Barrett) used that bass . I wonder what amp he used. Edited July 16, 2007 by paul, the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=4"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?...guitars&a=4[/url] I could do it if I was left-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='ped' post='30221' date='Jul 11 2007, 11:48 AM']Here's a quick tip - Once you have been given your EMS tracking number (E*****************JP) enter it on te parcel force website for a more detailed breakdown of the process. As soon as the parcel is said to be 'sorting at depot' just go and get it yourself - in my experience they tend to send you a letter saying they want you to come and get it about 2/3 days after this.[/quote] Mee too! Ishibashi were there all the way too. Great service, can't recommend them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 does anyone have a review of the 70's reissue fender japan jazz basses? I may buy one from ishibashi - I've got an audere j preamp arriving very soon and no bass for it to go in! r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 I can tell you about my Ishibashi (non export) 70's P bass, if thats any help (PB70US model, not PB70). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='32575' date='Jul 16 2007, 04:24 PM']What make is it? I've been considering going down the copy route for the vintage mojo and..well.. the hunt. I know Ibanez did one - although I don't like the finish. Pan did one (who's Pan?). Greco did one - I think, and is the one I'm most hankering for, although I haven't seen one in the finish I'm after. Also Aria Pro did one, which I quite fancy also.[/quote] it's made by "cloumbus." no i haven't heard of them either. it was made in the 1970's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='34117' date='Jul 19 2007, 02:07 PM']it's made by "cloumbus." no i haven't heard of them either. it was made in the 1970's[/quote] Quite a few BassChatters have been through them at one point or another. What do you think of the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 well it's very heavy, but i'm pretty sure it's agood thing in terms of tone, IMO, it sounds brilliant. It's got a really nice sweet tone with some lovely upper mids and highs, if i play too hard it does tend to click much louder then i'd like it to so i usually have to clamp my finger on the bridge pickup instead and i would like a bit of a higher output, but if your not a crazy bitch with a beard like me who likes to give the strings a good hard tug then it should be fine. In terms of playing, this bass doesn't exactly play itself! but it's not terribly difficult to play, infact i think i'm just not used to fender string spacing anyway really. I dunno you would have to see for yourself, good ones are probably about £100-£200. Ones that don't work are probably cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Cheers Ed! Any piccies on BC? [quote name='paul, the' post='32575' date='Jul 16 2007, 04:24 PM']I wonder what amp he used.[/quote] Acoustic I think. (I'm talking to myself now. So what's new?) (Stop it! ) (Grr) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 (edited) that's pretty much the only pic ur likely to find anywhere. [attachment=1322:P3110002.JPG] i didn't use a flash in this pic- it really is that shiny. And if ur lucky u might find one with both p/u covers on it. Mine came with the bridge cover but i put some new strings on it and the ball ends were too big for it note how the finger rest is actually on the right side for fingerstyle playing. oh and who doesn't talk to themselves- really? Edited July 21, 2007 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='35414' date='Jul 21 2007, 11:01 PM']that's pretty much the only pic ur likely to find anywhere. [attachment=1322:P3110002.JPG] i didn't use a flash in this pic- it really is that shiny. And if ur lucky u might find one with both p/u covers on it. Mine came with the bridge cover but i put some new strings on it and the ball ends were too big for it note how the finger rest is actually on the right side for fingerstyle playing. oh and who doesn't talk to themselves- really?[/quote] She's very pretty, and I'm very jealous. My search has turned up some 20 odd Japanese brands that make the bass, Bassassin has been a big help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 haha i finally found a decent, published refrence to columbus. Aparently the Rob armstrong cornflakes box guitar used the hardware and pickups off a columbus les paul copy. They were also selling one of these down at the guitar shop i got that bass from aswell. (the LP copy, not the cornflakes guitar!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 VAT question - if you're VAT registered does that mean that you don't have to pay VAT on imports (but still the import duty)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 If you're VAT registered you can claim the VAT back on any imports but not the Customs Duty (or the clearance fees?) However some carriers (FedEx definitely and definitely not Parcel Force) seem to have some sort agreement with UK customs where if they know that the delivery address is a VAT registered business there doesn't seem to be any fees at all to pay. I have all items that won't fit through my letter box at home delivered to my workplace, and I don't think I've ever had to pay VAT or duty on anything that has come via FedEx. I can remember the first time I bought something from the US (for work) that was being delivered by FedEx they contacted me for the business VAT number before they would deliver. Since then I can't recall ever having to pay VAT or duty on any item that's come via FedEx whether it's for my work or for me personally. I can't claim to know exactly how or why this has happened (or if my work is getting hit for customs and VAT bills at a later date and just pays them without realising that the items are for me rather than the business) but it's been good so far. YMMV as they say though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I just today got hold of my jap '75 reissue jazz today- I'll stick up a review in the next couple of days r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='mr_russ' post='39721' date='Jul 31 2007, 09:01 PM']I just today got hold of my jap '75 reissue jazz today- I'll stick up a review in the next couple of days r[/quote] And piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Thought I'd take this opportunity to share my imported Jap 70's Fender P. This is a non -export model. How she arrived, looking very Phil Lynott And how she looks now, all John Deacon. Love her to bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='dood' post='39741' date='Jul 31 2007, 09:31 PM']Thought I'd take this opportunity to share my imported Jap 70's Fender P. This is a non -export model. How she arrived, looking very Phil Lynott Love her to bits![/quote] Ooh.... now THAT I like!!! How much was it/where from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ishibashi baybeeeeee! ;o) IIRC less than 400 delivered. Cheaper than buying in the UK I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 The first post in the thread will give you an idea on how to work out the costs on the Ishibashi website. It is acurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 do ishibashi still send the CIJ jazzes abroad. I notice they say "- Sales of the fender Japan commodity I will limit it only to Japan." on some of the pages? i like the look of [url="http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fishibashi.co.jp%2Fwebshop%2Fguitar%2Ffender-j%2Fjb7590us.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2"]this beast[/url] in white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I guess you'd need to ask. I don't remember seeing that when I was shopping there. Then again, I didn't look! I saw what UI wanted and emailed 'em straight away lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) Er...... a *[i]bloke down the road[/i]* just received a wonderful bass from a friendly seller in Japan and *[i]apparently[/i]* it got through with NO duty/VAT/Handling charges whatsoever!!! No idea how..... but *[i]supposedly[/i]* it makes up for the few times he's had to pay it recently.... Edited August 10, 2007 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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