Fisheth Posted November 14, 2015 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
discreet Posted November 14, 2015 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
spongebob Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Looks good - Fender logos were better in the '70s IMHO. Quote
discreet Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1447604616' post='2908824'] Fender logos were better in the '70s IMHO. [/quote] YEAH! Quote
discreet Posted November 15, 2015 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
Geek99 Posted November 15, 2015 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
Happy Jack Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Think I'll wait for the Deko version ... Quote
karlfer Posted November 15, 2015 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
Fisheth Posted November 15, 2015 Author 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
Geek99 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Lady I know has the jap classic 70s precision and she says its awesome Quote
steviebee74 Posted November 26, 2015 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
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