john_the_bass Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) If I don't want to go down the import route, where can I get one of these in the UK? it's 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz The image comes from soundhouse.co.jp - I've not found this bass in this colour (ie 3TS w/rosewood) from craftedinjapan, fareast, mcguitars, etc - any of the UK importers basically. Any suggestions? I am tempted to import as I would probably save a few quid I guess. Edited September 19, 2007 by The Burpster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 When you find one let me know - I'ii have one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I'd try www.guitaremporium.co.uk - might not be listed but email him and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 cheers for the pointer - i've just found them on there at £699 - i'm guessing all uk importers are going to be around that price then I think I'd go down the direct import route and pocket the saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 You may get more response if you titled the thread "Where can I get a 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='62121' date='Sep 18 2007, 12:40 PM']You may get more response if you titled the thread "Where can I get a 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz?"[/quote] Good idea, done for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='62062' date='Sep 18 2007, 10:21 AM']If I don't want to go down the import route, where can I get one of these in the UK? it's 70s (75?) RI CIJ jazz [/quote] You could try here: [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html"]http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html[/url] I've never bought from them, but they do seem to have some nice stuff at reasonable prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Eagle Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Ishibashi roughly £500- delivered inc all taxes, it's a no brainer. I've just been quoted on one but to be honest I can't decide if the block inlays are a bit pretentious. Bear in mind there are two models the 90-US and the 100 US AFAIK the 90 US is a lightweight ash body that is slightly cheaper. Damn you've got me all gassed up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='simon1964' post='62518' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:08 AM']You could try here: [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html"]http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html[/url] I've never bought from them, but they do seem to have some nice stuff at reasonable prices.[/quote] oops - just noticed you've already tried them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 i looked at craftedinjapan yesterday and there is a notice on their site saying they have temporarily ceased trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Here's an importer [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm[/url] but you should read this thread about importing direct (or going and getting one yourself ) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 Cheers OG I've seen fareast, but he never actually seems to have anything that isn't sold (although I haven't contacted him direct). As for import costs - that's all cool. I've seen the thread a few times and I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='62555' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:54 AM']Cheers OG I've seen fareast, but he never actually seems to have anything that isn't sold (although I haven't contacted him direct). As for import costs - that's all cool. I've seen the thread a few times and I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK[/quote] Well as a result of looking at this again I suddenly got all gassed for a Jazz again ... I'll have to go and play one to get over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 do you think if enough of us want to buy one, we can get enough of a discount out of ishibashi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Well I'd like to order at least two Fenders from Ishibashi so add my two to the list.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Eagle Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='62560' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:59 AM']do you think if enough of us want to buy one, we can get enough of a discount out of ishibashi[/quote] Count me in, CIJ new prices aren't that much different to their used prices anyway so we might as well buy a boat load of new shiny ones, so whose paying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='Bald Eagle' post='62588' date='Sep 19 2007, 12:13 PM']Count me in, CIJ new prices aren't that much different to their used prices anyway so we might as well buy a boat load of new shiny ones, so whose paying [/quote] Get Dood to chat to them. I think he's done a few deals and may have a specific contact to negotiate with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Eagle Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='62660' date='Sep 19 2007, 01:11 PM']Get Dood to chat to them. I think he's done a few deals and may have a specific contact to negotiate with[/quote] I don't think it would harm to get a realistic shopping list together to see what volume we're potentially looking at? (Mind you getting the dosh outta folk might be a different story though- cash upfront I rekon and pay on one credit card for the lot) Anyway for the right price i'll have one of these, if there's enough interest I might even consider ordering a few myself to sell on. Add what your interested in yourself if you like, so far we've got Baldy 1 x JB75-100US OWB RW John 1 x JB75 -100US 3TS RW Cetera 2 x ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='62555' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:54 AM']I've imported stuff meself and I think it's no more difficult that buying from within the UK[/quote] I agree. All you have to do is cough the VAT & duty up when you pick it up from the ParcelForce depot (or similar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 [quote name='Bald Eagle' post='62680' date='Sep 19 2007, 01:52 PM']Baldy 1 x JB75-100US OWB RW John 1 x JB75 -100US 3TS RW Cetera 2 x ?[/quote] Cetera 1 x JB75-100US VWH MA 1 x PB70-78US OWH RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 if anybody else is interested, put your hand up! Oh and then put it back down again and write on here that you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='62544' date='Sep 19 2007, 10:48 AM']Here's an importer [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedbasses.htm[/url] but you should read this thread about importing direct (or going and getting one yourself ) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139[/url][/quote] Ah I knew there was another importer around [url="http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm"]http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm[/url] RI 62 P bass your's for £484, RI 57 P bass for £475 No Jazzes. Edited September 20, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I've found another Japanese store selling bass internationally. The Bacchus cheapo I was looking at is cheaper new from them than Ishibashi's used one ... so I'll ask him for prices on the ones you guys are talking about and report back. OG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I reckon I'd be up for a nice white Jazz (like the one fleamail is selling on here, only (hopefully) cheaper), but I'm unsure as to it's exact model name/number designation. Can anyone tell me what it is that I crave? And what kind of financial damage do y'all reckon I'd be looking at? End of questions, for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='63725' date='Sep 21 2007, 05:57 PM']I reckon I'd be up for a nice white Jazz (like the one fleamail is selling on here, only (hopefully) cheaper), but I'm unsure as to it's exact model name/number designation. Can anyone tell me what it is that I crave? And what kind of financial damage do y'all reckon I'd be looking at? End of questions, for now.[/quote] Go to the Ishibashi site (see the thread on Importing guitars for the link) and check out what is available..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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