Members Kid_A Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Errrrrrrrrrrr when did these show up!?!?!??! UK people where can i get one!?!??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Cranes Music had them in a few months ago but not now. You could also find them fairly easily on Ebay but not now. I suspect Fender flexed some legal muscle there. It does seem to protect the Jaguar/Jazzmaster body shapes quite tightly. For example, places like Ishibashi received instruction that Fender Japan instruments couldn't be shipped outside of Japan. One presumes Fender were worried that US buyers were going for the CIJ models rather than spending a bit more on USA models. All the rumours of Mexican JMs and Jags might tie in with all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted April 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Cranes Music had them in a few months ago but not now. You could also find them fairly easily on Ebay but not now. I suspect Fender flexed some legal muscle there. It does seem to protect the Jaguar/Jazzmaster body shapes quite tightly. For example, places like Ishibashi received instruction that Fender Japan instruments couldn't be shipped outside of Japan. One presumes Fender were worried that US buyers were going for the CIJ models rather than spending a bit more on USA models. All the rumours of Mexican JMs and Jags might tie in with all that. {censored}..................... funny that though, ishibashi still ship abroad... I just tried a jagmaster out at lunch and it was not anything to write home about... i spied a dutch shop that sell these jazzcasters but done wanna chance it for 249euros... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tanners Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 The uk has suddenly got some good imports. I never grabbed a jazzcaster when they were online but Im definately getting the 360 Ricky 360 clone Airline 'white stripes' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted April 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 The uk has suddenly got some good imports. I never grabbed a jazzcaster when they were online but Im definately getting the 360 Ricky 360 cloneAirline 'white stripes' hmmmmmmmm... if you do let me know how it works out for ya... always been interested in getting a ricky clone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 The Aston 360 is probably one of the Chinese made Ric clones that aren't particularly great. The best Ric clone out there, bar a wierd shaped headstock, is the Indie Guitar Co 360-ish guitar. Dillion also made a Ric 360 that was superb. Both the Indie and Dillion are Korean-made. Anyone in Europe wanting a good quality Ric clone should look here: http://www.blutrade.de/Guitars/Johnson/johnson.html Better pickups on the Johnson that look more like toaster top pickups. I've got a no-name headstock 12-string as seen on this link and it really does play well for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 pic of jazzcaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 nice uk only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Also, try this link for more Alden knockoffs http://www.muse-inc.com/product/?CID=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tanners Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 I cant really see how you can go wrong with a ricky clone; clean tones=little to no hum The second I sell some pedals im picking up a black one they're even got a burns clone on there.... though its more than an original burns.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted April 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 The Aston 360 is probably one of the Chinese made Ric clones that aren't particularly great. The best Ric clone out there, bar a wierd shaped headstock, is the Indie Guitar Co 360-ish guitar. Dillion also made a Ric 360 that was superb. Both the Indie and Dillion are Korean-made. Anyone in Europe wanting a good quality Ric clone should look here: http://www.blutrade.de/Guitars/Johnson/johnson.html Better pickups on the Johnson that look more like toaster top pickups. I've got a no-name headstock 12-string as seen on this link and it really does play well for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 I cant really see how you can go wrong with a ricky clone; clean tones=little to no hum There's always differences between the clones, same as there's a difference between the clone and an actual Ric. I bought my pre-lawsuit Ibanez ES355 from a guy who was importing Chinese-made Gretsch clones and selling them on Ebay. They were alright quality but had failings. The frets weren't great, the finish was poor in parts, the hardware was really cheap, the electronics were cheap even by Korean/Chinese standards and they felt cheap compared to many of the Korean makes like Shine/Saein and the Korean-made Epiphone range like the Casino. Aston Guitars are no different to Riverside Guitars. They import Chinese copies and the maker will put a cheap headstock label on. The Indie Ric 360 I sold was a much better instrument. The Johnson range will be better made than the Chinese ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebuc Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wow, they essentially make a clone of pretty much everything. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tanners Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah but for the cost... Im not complaining Plus I'm a clumsy bar-stad who secretly likes a chip or two That Indie is beautiful but; as an 'indie' fan I could never bring myself to buy one. Sign and signifiers are the bane of my existance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R Corso Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 Ack. Want! USA no can have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 i got my Alden guitar at Cranes in Cardiff . its a 69 tele thinline copy and is actually my main guitar now! it was on sale from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tanners Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 I also recommend the hodson jazzmaster / thinline clonesNot in stock at the moment but hit them up http://youtube.com/watch?v=QQdke1tutCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted April 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 29, 2008 i got my Alden guitar at Cranes in Cardiff . its a 69 tele thinline copy and is actually my main guitar now! it was on sale from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted August 17, 2008 Members Share Posted August 17, 2008 bumping an old thread.. looks like they've just come out with this.. i'd probably put a humbucker sized P90 in the neck for starters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 just thought i'd mention ric clone in here again, just in case the Ric lawyers hadnt noticed this thread yet. always a good way to make sure those guitars stay on the market, mention ric clone at every turn, give links, and show pics. mr hall appreciates your cooperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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