Cat Burrito Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Just wondering about different companies offering MIJ Fenders. I'm after a 62RI P-bass. There are a couple on the forum that I'm interested in (one especially) but if they don't happen for me I've been checking out other stockists. What are these guys like? [url="http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm"]http://www.mijfenders.com/frmframe.htm[/url] I emailed them - no reply. Phoned him & he said he'd get back within 24hrs and then didn't. He sounded helpful & like he knew his stuff BUT did state the prices on the web were "an older page"? What are other people's experiences like? If anyone knows any good stockists of 62RI MIJ basses, I'd love to know about it. Cheers, BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 That site is a pain to use! I'd recommend the [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/"]Guitar Emporium[/url], I've been in touch with them in the past regarding MIJ basses and they've been very helpful. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 +1 on Malcom at Guitar Emporium, top service. There's also a couple of second hand dealers to check out, [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/[/url] spring to mind as the main one, but you'll have to email him to see what's coming in on his next delivery and reserve it before it goes on the site otherwise it'll be gone sharpish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 [quote]I'd recommend the Guitar Emporium, I've been in touch with them in the past regarding MIJ basses and they've been very helpful.[/quote] Another +1 . I don't think he keeps stock any more though, just imports to order, but obviously you'll have to talk to Malcolm. Nice guy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks guys... still never got that promised call from MIJFenders!?! Hmmmn! Nice guy on the phone but if you say you are going to call, you call - or put in a courtesy message if something comes up. Very poor customer service.... well I look unlikely to be a customer now! Guitar Emporium may be worth an investigation if I don't come up trumps with the guys on this site. Cheers If anyone else has any thoughts on companies offering MIJ Fenders, I'd love it for you to share. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Be sure to contact Ken at www.guitarshogun.com too. Very friendly guy, unlike Guitar Emporium he trades directly from Japan. Guitar Emporium can quote you a price including all relevant import duties and taxes whereas with Guitar Shogun you won't know exactly how much you'll have to pay until the bass has actually crossed the border, but he is a very friendly guy, responds promptly to questions and ships lightningfast. People I know who bought from him had their bass delivered within 5 days after buying. Guitar Emporium will wait until Malcolm can place an order of about 10 instruments before the bass will actually be ordered in Japan, so he won't be able to get it to you as fast. But both are excellent companies. I've never heard of MIJFenders.com but I will check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabskiboab Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've had exaclty the same experience with MIJFenders, enquired about a 75RI, he told me he would get a price for me and phone me back..... i'm still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Buzz' post='523224' date='Jun 25 2009, 02:02 AM']+1 on Malcom at Guitar Emporium, top service. There's also a couple of second hand dealers to check out, [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/[/url] spring to mind as the main one, but you'll have to email him to see what's coming in on his next delivery and reserve it before it goes on the site otherwise it'll be gone sharpish [/quote] a big +1 for John at far east guitars,if you check his site their's a lovely 75 ri Jazz that he's just sold---now i wonder who bought that he's a top bloke to deal with, i ordered & paid wednesday lunch time & my bass arrived at 8:40 thursday,i kid you not. plus it's even nicer in the flesh than it is in the pic's,just as John said it was. Edited June 26, 2009 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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