simon73 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) I have been looking at the Ishibashi website all week (On and off). I have decided to go for the Fender Jazz, JB75-100US . I really like it, probably because it's made with Ash. Before I order it early next week I just wanted to know what other people thought, especially those of you who play Jazz Bases. Thanks again Simon Color : Natural < main specification > Body Ash Neck Maple, Oval Shape, 432mm Scale Fretboard Maple One Piece or Rosewood, 184R Frets 20, Vintage Style Nut Width 38mm Pickups J-Bass Vintage (U.S.A.) x2 Control&Switch 2 Vol, 1 Tone Bridge Vintage Machine Heads Regular Type Hardware Chrome Pickguard 3-Ply White (NAT) or 3-Ply Black (3TS) < pick guard of body color and standard equipment > Body color Maple fingerplate model Rosewood fingerplate model 3TS White 3 Ply Three black plies NAT White 3 Ply Three black plies LAS White 3 Ply White 3 Ply OWB Three Beccou handle plies Three Beccou handle plies BLK White 3 Ply Three black plies VWH White 3 Ply Three black plies . Edited May 25, 2007 by simon73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think gafbass02 may have owned one of these, so you could send him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase00 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 You can't go wrong with a MIJ Jazz, as good as a USA in my opinion. I'm gassing after a 62 fretless. Do you know about this chap: [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/index.htm[/url] I've seen some nice stuff on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The guy at fareast (John?? I think) is a really nice bloke and has some nice examples of second hand Jap basses. I can't recommend Ishibashi enough.. they maybe on the otherside of the world, but they managed to get a bass in to the UK in about 5 days for me.. thats pretty good going! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon73 Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks WW. I will send him a message. Yes I have seen the far east website before. It looks quite good, think I will stick with Ishibashi. Thankyou dood, your Importing guitars thread has been really helpfull, its given me the confidence to go for it. I have decided that I will order that one next week. If it comes in 5 days that will be very good going. I bought a camera of the web for my wifes birthday and that took a week to come (It was a UK supplier as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) [quote name='dood' post='6897' date='May 25 2007, 11:17 PM']I can't recommend Ishibashi enough.. they maybe on the otherside of the world, but they managed to get a bass in to the UK in about 5 days for me.. thats pretty good going! lol[/quote] and me too I'd go for this beauty, personally Edited May 29, 2007 by BlockInlayMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) The main thing to worry about with the Ash basses is that sometimes you can end up with a boat anchor. The alder ones seem to bit a bit more consistent in their weights. I've seen the (ash) jazz ones go from 9 to well over 12 pounds. Edited May 29, 2007 by BB2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Don't know about the 75 but the '62 is lovely, for some reason it's cheaper too. Maybe the lack of black inlays. I've seen the wood on these listed as "light ash". I have heard of a few people preferring the '62 sound wise, but the '75 looks the shizzle with the blocks/binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) I had one and it was a beauty! Superb build quality and sounded brilliant. You won't regret it (although the tuners were not the best) Edited May 29, 2007 by Muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon73 Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Sound all good, thanks for the advice all! Was going to order it today but I have been paying all my bills! Think I have enough now to order it, so will probably go for it today or thurs. Edited May 30, 2007 by simon73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 [quote name='Muppet' post='8905' date='May 29 2007, 11:40 PM']I had one and it was a beauty! Superb build quality and sounded brilliant. You won't regret it (although the tuners were not the best) [/quote] +1 Japanese Fenders are superb, and like the Marcus Miller jazz, the only downside is the tuners, replace them and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The Guitar Emporium was importing Jap Fenders and offering discounts to bass worlders - probably never made the jump over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 i did indeed own one very briefly, bought from guitar emporium, a superb bass and one i very much hope to own again someday Gaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon73 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 I have finally decided not to go for one, seen a few other bits of kit I like but still think this is a good deal. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Anyone had any dealings with [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/gallery_74489.html"]www.craftedinjapan.co.uk[/url]? Seem to be a lot cheaper than the other UK importers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 ^Damn you dude, i dont need a bass and a i didnt want a fender but [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/photo_992594.html"]this[/url] and [url="http://craftedinjapan.co.uk/photo_995848.html"]this[/url] are be-a-utiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'm after buying a JB75-100US aswell - I've contacted ishibashi a couple of times but haven't had an answer yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mine came this week, see bass porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 [quote name='jay249' post='34663' date='Jul 20 2007, 02:15 PM']Mine came this week, see bass porn.[/quote] heard back from ishibashi today- I've ordered a JB75-100US in natural with a rosewood fretboard ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I have been um-ing and ah-ing about getting a CIJ Jazz bass for a few weeks. I think i have setteled on a 62 re-issue in vintage white with matching heastock from Far east guitars. Been emailing John today and it looks like im going to pull the trigger on it. Should arrive in a week or so :-) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 One of the best deals I ever got - '51 reissue precision for £330 delivered from Japan including postage and taxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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