Fisheth Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just saw this on Thomann, does this mean Fender Japan are back and making things again? [size="2"]https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_classic_70s_p_bass_owh.htm[/size] Got some GAS that I thought was cured now, dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I think I'm nursing a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 [quote name='darren' timestamp='1447521283' post='2908318'] I think I'm nursing a semi [/quote] I hope it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looks good - Fender logos were better in the '70s IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1447604616' post='2908824'] Fender logos were better in the '70s IMHO. [/quote] YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 That is lovely. Needs tort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1447607233' post='2908856'] That is lovely. Needs tort. [/quote] What?? No! 70s Fenders are all about black pickguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sorry, can't remember the 70's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1447608731' post='2908877'] What?? No! 70s Fenders are all about black pickguards. [/quote] Didn't rosewood sunburst models have blood red tort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Think I'll wait for the Deko version ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 There are several of these models available from Fender Japan, 50's, 60's and 70's. GAK and RichTone amongst others, have had them for a couple of months. Think it's possible these were commissioned to run down parts in the factory? Or as a last swansong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1447624359' post='2909114'] There are several of these models available from Fender Japan, 50's, 60's and 70's. GAK and RichTone amongst others, have had them for a couple of months. Think it's possible these were commissioned to run down parts in the factory? Or as a last swansong? [/quote] Ah now that's interesting! I didn't know about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Lady I know has the jap classic 70s precision and she says its awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviebee74 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Fender Japan have never stopped producing but because they tend to be produced "under license" rather than by fender themselves, there's certain restrictions as to who can distribute them (and in turn, where they tend to be retailed). You can still order them direct from Japan using the rakuten site as well as other online retailers. They nearly always come with great hardware and pickups but oddly need the wiring, pots and sockets etc upgrading. A friend of mine lives in Tokyo and often tells me of the wonderful goodies he spots in stores over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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