OldGit Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='77806' date='Oct 22 2007, 06:06 PM']i would've had one a while back when i had the cash, but i spent it on other stuff! I had also hoped that i might have been bought one as a small but generous present - but that doesn't seem to have happened!![/quote] Didn't you get the socks I sent you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 im also about to pull the trigger on a bass i have actually owned before a vwh 75ri jazz from ishibashi, i had mine for less than 24hrs before due to circumstances forcing a sale, but ive not stopeed wanting a white jazz for like two years now and its the best compromise i can find. Really id like oly white with the maple neck but that would mean building myself from WD etc so i decided just to go for the 75 again. I even had an abortive relationship with one of those 'signature' basses from buildabass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='77884' date='Oct 22 2007, 09:31 PM']Didn't you get the socks I sent you?[/quote] I did but they were the wrong size, it's the thought that counts though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='gafbass02' post='77917' date='Oct 22 2007, 10:37 PM']im also about to pull the trigger on a bass i have actually owned before a vwh 75ri jazz from ishibashi, i had mine for less than 24hrs before due to circumstances forcing a sale, but ive not stopeed wanting a white jazz for like two years now and its the best compromise i can find. Really id like oly white with the maple neck but that would mean building myself from WD etc so i decided just to go for the 75 again. I even had an abortive relationship with one of those 'signature' basses from buildabass[/quote] Well i emailed Ishibashi about ordering (i tried to figure out the ordering process but count get far) so hopefully ill hear from them soon (still nothing from guitar Emporium). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) [quote name='john_the_bass' post='78020' date='Oct 23 2007, 08:25 AM']I did but they were the wrong size, it's the thought that counts though![/quote] But they were the RHCP Flea signature series socks! Sorry, they only come in one size (small, obviously) Edited October 23, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='gafbass02' post='77917' date='Oct 22 2007, 10:37 PM']im also about to pull the trigger on a bass i have actually owned before a vwh 75ri jazz from ishibashi, i had mine for less than 24hrs before due to circumstances forcing a sale, but ive not stopeed wanting a white jazz for like two years now and its the best compromise i can find. Really id like oly white with the maple neck but that would mean building myself from WD etc so i decided just to go for the 75 again. I even had an abortive relationship with one of those 'signature' basses from buildabass[/quote] So is the Vintage White very yellow/blonde? Do you have any pics of the one you had? I was really kinda hoping it would be close to Olympic White..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='78073' date='Oct 23 2007, 10:26 AM']So is the Vintage White very yellow/blonde? Do you have any pics of the one you had? I was really kinda hoping it would be close to Olympic White..... [/quote] Nah It's custardy. Here's my old 1989 MIA Standard .. The drum kit and my shirt are white.. The bass is very much a yellow colour. It had a white plate on it when it arrived and looked even more like a bowl of Bird's then ... Imagine a white thing that was hung up in the roof space of a pub for 30 years (when smoking was allowed). It's supposed to be that colour I think ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='Tee' post='77724' date='Oct 22 2007, 01:56 PM']under a week. About 3-5 days. Put some other shops to shame really.[/quote] can you tell me how you went about ordering from them? I cant find an ordering page in english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='78100' date='Oct 23 2007, 10:52 AM']Nah It's custardy. Here's my old 1989 MIA Standard .. The drum kit and my shirt are white.. The bass is very much a yellow colour. It had a white plate on it when it arrived and looked even more like a bowl of Bird's then ... Imagine a white thing that was hung up in the roof space of a pub for 30 years (when smoking was allowed). It's supposed to be that colour I think ...[/quote] Oh well, looks like I may have to try my first 'make a bass from parts' project..... Warmouth/Allparts/WD here I come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) Actually, I just found this pic.... doesn't look very 'yellow' to me..... [url="http://www.gakkiya.jp/gb_fenderjapan_cjb_jb7590us.html"]http://www.gakkiya.jp/gb_fenderjapan_cjb_jb7590us.html[/url] and here.... [url="http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fender/jazzbass/jb75100us.htm"]http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fe...s/jb75100us.htm[/url] Edited October 23, 2007 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) [quote name='cetera' post='78386' date='Oct 23 2007, 04:33 PM']Actually, I just found this pic.... doesn't look very 'yellow' to me..... [url="http://www.gakkiya.jp/gb_fenderjapan_cjb_jb7590us.html"]http://www.gakkiya.jp/gb_fenderjapan_cjb_jb7590us.html[/url] and here.... [url="http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fender/jazzbass/jb75100us.htm"]http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fe...s/jb75100us.htm[/url][/quote] I guess you'll have to see it in the flesh ... This from the Fender (US) colour chart page Edited October 23, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) This 'what colour is each of their whites?' question is really starting to get on my nerves; presumably because I know as little as everyone else. 'Vintage white' in the pic above looks very 'custardy', whereas the 'VWH' on ishibashi looks less yellow and more white... In fact, of the 3 colours shown above (vintage, olympic & arctic whites) only vintage white is shown on the ishibashi website (along with olympic white blonde) for the '75 Jazz. Aaaagghhh We really need some accurate pictures from owners. Can anyone out there help? Edited October 23, 2007 by Hit&Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 that looks pretty spot on to me, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Just had a quote from Ishibashi for £335 inc delivery. Anyone know what the import duty etc will be on that? think i might either get that or a Honey Blonde MIM 50s' classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='78753' date='Oct 24 2007, 11:56 AM']Just had a quote from Ishibashi for £335 inc delivery. Anyone know what the import duty etc will be on that? think i might either get that or a Honey Blonde MIM 50s' classic.[/quote] Yes it's all here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=139&view=findpost&p=924"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...dpost&p=924[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='78770' date='Oct 24 2007, 12:30 PM']Yes it's all here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=139&view=findpost&p=924"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...dpost&p=924[/url][/quote] Ah, nice one. Thanks. Still thinking hard about the 50s' classic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Just went into the Bass Cellar in Denmark St, London & they've got two 'vintage white' JB75-100US basses in there at £775 each That's £250 more than you could expect to pay (including delivery and ALL taxes/handling) if ordered direct from Ishibashi (approx £520)! Crazy..... The good news is that the 'Vintage White' is actually more a light cream colour (aged white) than the sort of yellow illustrated above. I think that's made my mind up. After Xmas, Ishibashi here I come! They also had the PB70-78US in 'Olympic White' (real white!) priced at £775 too! This is even more crazy as you can get one (inc delivery/all taxes/handling etc) from Ishibashi for approx £425 (£350 cheaper!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='78831' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:14 PM']Just went into the Bass Cellar in Denmark St, London & they've got two 'vintage white' JB75-100US basses in there at £775 each That's £250 more than you could expect to pay (including delivery and ALL taxes/handling) if ordered direct from Ishibashi (approx £520)! Crazy..... The good news is that the 'Vintage White' is actually more a light cream colour (aged white) than the sort of yellow illustrated above. I think that's made my mind up. After Xmas, Ishibashi here I come! They also had the PB70-78US in 'Olympic White' (real white!) priced at £775 too! This is even more crazy as you can get one (inc delivery/all taxes/handling etc) from Ishibashi for approx £425 (£350 cheaper!!)[/quote] WOW, what a mark up. I was 5mins too late getting to the Cellar yesterday. I didn't think they would have anything in but i might pop up there tomorrow lunchtime if i can hold off ordering the 50'sClassic on line this afternoon (£510 inc next day delivery) from GuitarGuitar. I dont suppose you saw any 50's classics in HB did you? Im still confused about all this White stuff. On the Ishibashi site the PB70-78US seems to be showing as White (of some sort) but the actual model colour seems to be OWB which as we know is not as white. This is putting me off. I really llike the Arctic white without any hint of yellow. Ill go and have a look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='78831' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:14 PM']Just went into the Bass Cellar in Denmark St, London & they've got two 'vintage white' JB75-100US basses in there at £775 each That's £250 more than you could expect to pay (including delivery and ALL taxes/handling) if ordered direct from Ishibashi (approx £520)! Crazy..... The good news is that the 'Vintage White' is actually more a light cream colour (aged white) than the sort of yellow illustrated above. I think that's made my mind up. After Xmas, Ishibashi here I come! They also had the PB70-78US in 'Olympic White' (real white!) priced at £775 too! This is even more crazy as you can get one (inc delivery/all taxes/handling etc) from Ishibashi for approx £425 (£350 cheaper!!)[/quote] Yeah There's a clue to why in your statement: "Bass Cellar in Denmark St, London" Another good reason for not living in London so is the Denmark street one a MIA or a CIJ? CraftedinJapan.co.uk can do that for £540 inc delivery. [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/photo_995461.html"]Here[/url] or this "brand new just arrived never used" one may be still for sale [url="http://forums.pineapster.co.uk/viewtopic.php?=&p=444492"]http://forums.pineapster.co.uk/viewtopic.php?=&p=444492[/url] May save a few quids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) I think CIJ has stopped trading for the moment. Shame as the have the PB70-78US for £460. I would order now if i could. Edited October 24, 2007 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='78848' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:29 PM']I dont suppose you saw any 50's classics in HB did you? Im still confused about all this White stuff. On the Ishibashi site the PB70-78US seems to be showing as White (of some sort) but the actual model colour seems to be OWB which as we know is not as white. This is putting me off. I really llike the Arctic white without any hint of yellow. Ill go and have a look tomorrow.[/quote] Sorry, not sure on 50's classics.... I wasn't really looking for them... I think you're confused. The PB70-78US on Ishibashi is OWH (Olympic White) and this is exactly what it is.... full on white with NO hint of yellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='78856' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:35 PM']so is the Denmark street one a MIA or a CIJ? CraftedinJapan.co.uk can do that for £540 inc delivery. [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/photo_995461.html"]Here[/url] or this "brand new just arrived never used" one may be still for sale [url="http://forums.pineapster.co.uk/viewtopic.php?=&p=444492"]http://forums.pineapster.co.uk/viewtopic.php?=&p=444492[/url] May save a few quids[/quote] It's CIJ. The link to CraftedInJapan shows the rosewood one. I'm after a maple one The bass in that final link was sold a while back, cheers anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) [quote name='cetera' post='78865' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:46 PM']Sorry, not sure on 50's classics.... I wasn't really looking for them... I think you're confused. The PB70-78US on Ishibashi is OWH (Olympic White) and this is exactly what it is.... full on white with NO hint of yellow! [/quote] Ok thanks. ill have a look tomorrow. Your right about me getting the Whites confused. What threw me is that while the pic of the bass is white the colour in the small section of the bass underneath it is off white. I assumed it was a honey (hence the H in OWH). Guess thats a made up colour. Must have been thinking of VWH sorry. Edited October 24, 2007 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='78831' date='Oct 24 2007, 02:14 PM']The good news is that the 'Vintage White' is actually more a light cream colour (aged white) than the sort of yellow illustrated above.[/quote] Sounds like this [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedstrat3.htm"]Vintage White[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Had a reply from Ishibashi and the Bass i wanted is out of stock. They gave me a vague date of November so im going to give that a miss and get the 50's MIM if i can. I really hate companies that will let you order without telling you there might be a 4-8 week wait. Edited October 25, 2007 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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