bubinga5 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Can someone give me any info on the best and EASIEST place to order a non export CIJ Fender... i have been saving for a new bass which was going to be a Nordstrand but im out of patience and the CIJ non import Fenders are killer...., so i think this is maybe where my money is going.... i would prefer brand new but isnt there a place where they are second hand... im after the JB75 US with matching headstock..... im aware of a couple of internet dealers but would like any new suggestions... isnt it Far East guitars and another company i cant remember Edited December 19, 2011 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 yep Far East Guitars is definite - has a 75 in stock at the mo, not matching headstock tho. also try in mijfenders.com - not sure if the're non-export though sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I have only ever heard positive things about ishibashi but you need to wait for something to pop in their U-box as I believe they dont ship new stuff to the uk link: [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/"]http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 yeah i was thinking Ishibashi, but its all used, which i dont mind but you never know what the previous owner has done with the neck etc.. also the Yen + shipping and tax costs always confuse me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Take a holiday in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I bought a 75 Jazz from John at Far East Guitars. I can highly recommend his service - if I was on the look out for one, I'd check with him first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Hold on a minute didn't you have one of these not too long ago? A surf green one if I recall..... Not sure if this guy is still operating? Some nice basses but not cheap [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=3"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=3[/url] Edited December 20, 2011 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi there, I've got a non-export CIJ 75 Jazz, which I got from John at Far East (the one in my avatar). It's a great bass, but I'm ultimately realising that I prefer a rosewood board, so am a.) looking to get one direct from Ishibashi - and they seem to be able to sell direct rather that just through the U-box, and b.) will be looking to sell my current one. If you are interested, drop me a PM. Either way, I can say that they are fantastic basses! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1324340488' post='1473314'] Hold on a minute didn't you have one of these not too long ago? A surf green one if I recall..... Not sure if this guy is still operating? Some nice basses but not cheap [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=3"]http://www.guitaremp...new_guitars&a=3[/url] [/quote]well i had a very old 62 RI.. ..... im after the CIJ US 75 RI.. a totally different beast...' Edited December 20, 2011 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 [quote name='Simon.' timestamp='1324373294' post='1473416'] Hi there, I've got a non-export CIJ 75 Jazz, which I got from John at Far East (the one in my avatar). It's a great bass, but I'm ultimately realising that I prefer a rosewood board, so am a.) looking to get one direct from Ishibashi - and they seem to be able to sell direct rather that just through the U-box, and b.) will be looking to sell my current one. If you are interested, drop me a PM. Either way, I can say that they are fantastic basses! Cheers. [/quote]PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 This guy always has a few [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-Vintage-66-Reissue-Jazz-Bass-JB66B-/260907348930?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cbf4a33c2"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-Vintage-66-Reissue-Jazz-Bass-JB66B-/260907348930?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cbf4a33c2[/url] Not great comms when I dealt with him though. Although not terrible either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm looking at getting another 75 re-issue (Old Lake Placid Blue, rosewood board - like this: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-75-Reissue-Jazz-Bass-JB75US-FC-/260907348919?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cbf4a33b7"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-75-Reissue-Jazz-Bass-JB75US-FC-/260907348919?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cbf4a33b7[/url]), and did consider going with this guy, but Ishibashi were quoting a cheaper price and less for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1324405447' post='1473932'] PM'd [/quote] To me ... To you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I would only buy Jap Fenders from now on. They are fantastic. My Jaco signature Jazz is amazing with great tone. Peace Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 My export cij jazz is superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfitt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Can you buy new from ishibashi and is there any extra to pay on top for importing it from Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 i'm pretty sure all of ishibashi's instruments are used, (although they are all in great shape), don't quote me on this though. you also have to pay the postage listed, as well as import tax. There are plenty of sites around that let you calculate how much this will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfitt Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Had an email from him today saying the bass I wanted wasn't available used but he has new. So, they do both :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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