Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 is it because you can get a japanese spec fender that rivals american made quality, or that you can get an american made fender cheaper from their conversion rate than by buying it here? inquiring minds want to know... and does anyone know where any great deals on the ishibashi site is? a friend is thinking about purchasing one, but wants to know the highest spec for the cheapest price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tre` Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 It's also because you can get some guitars that aren't available in America, at least not readily available or brand new. Also, some special/unique models/finishes that aren't available in America at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by Tre` It's also because you can get some guitars that aren't available in America, at least not readily available or brand new. Also, some special/unique models/finishes that aren't available in America at all. like which ones? not just that awful yellow/grey fade finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tre` Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 "not just that awful yellow/grey fade finish?" Antigua? (Yeah, it's pretty ugly) Those Jaguar HHs are only offered in Black when ordered from an american shop, as far as I know, but there's plenty of other colors from Japanese shops. I do believe that's the case for certain Teles and Strats, but I can't back that up at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtrwiz Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 link please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by Tre` "not just that awful yellow/grey fade finish?"Antigua? (Yeah, it's pretty ugly)Those Jaguar HHs are only offered in Black when ordered from an american shop, as far as I know, but there's plenty of other colors from Japanese shops. I do believe that's the case for certain Teles and Strats, but I can't back that up at the moment. there's a couple of different ways into the Ishibashi site - this one seems like it's more americanized and the prices are higher http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/webshop/guitar/index.htm and here's another one that has everything fender http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members m90guy Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 I've never ordered from them, but Ive heard that they are really good at communicating with the International buyers about questions and such.That said alot of the CIJ Fender stuff in the $500 and up range, are definantly up to snuff with the MIA fender stuff. Keep in mind though that almost all the CIJ fender stuff is 7.25 radius with vintage frets. Anyway, If your in Japan alot like me, its kinda hard to swallow the shipping price, but there are a couple kick {censored} deals in thier U-BOX(used) on CIJ fenders.ST62-74TX/BMT F/J Alder body, Fender Texas Specials custom shop color for around $430I can vouch for this one. I bought one last year at Ikebe and it was the best feeling Strat Id ever played, so I bought it!' alt='>'> Then they also have this one...ST57-95LS GOLD with Lace Sensors$515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 ahh..i get it. ubox = used. okay - that makes sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stereotypy Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 at least for european countries the quality of the guitars are far better!! the mexican ones are okay. the japanese guiitars are always top-crafted guitars!! at least with my experience... whereas the american guitars often has some things you would still have to adjust when they arrive. but i'd say japan and american guitars equal themselves in quality.. but the price difference is enorm.. so you get the same quality for less money. but it is worse with gibson. here the gibson that arrives are horrible. out of 5 gibson that arrives in a shop you need to re-calibrate at least 4 of them.. and not just 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrSage Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 I thought you couldn't export guitars out of Japan anymore...Wasn't someone saying that?Anyway, I got my MIJ Tele from Ishibashi and it's a sweet-assed axe. It's kind of funny that the color is "US Blonde" and it has Texas Special pickups in it, but they don't have a similar guitar for the US market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by MrSage I thought you couldn't export guitars out of Japan anymore... Wasn't someone saying that? Anyway, I got my MIJ Tele from Ishibashi and it's a sweet-assed axe. It's kind of funny that the color is "US Blonde" and it has Texas Special pickups in it, but they don't have a similar guitar for the US market! from what i've read, ishibashi isn't exactly complying with it.whether that's here or there, i don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MonkeyKnifeFighter Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 :love: ~MkF!"Whack a Strat!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by MonkeyKnifeFighter :love: ~MkF!"Whack a Strat!" HALLO EVERYVUNN - I"M AMAZING, CHECK ME OUT... :Dheheeheheh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MonkeyKnifeFighter Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by sonaboy HALLO EVERYVUNN - I"M AMAZING, CHECK ME OUT... :D heheeheheh Kuh-Lasssic! I'm forever linked to that fatty. My first real guitar was a Malmsteen Strat and they still pull at my heartstrings. I'd love one like in that pic as it doesn't have his signature on it.~MkF!"I'm your new god. Check this {censored}!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inuitdream Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by MrSage I thought you couldn't export guitars out of Japan anymore... Wasn't someone saying that? Anyway, I got my MIJ Tele from Ishibashi and it's a sweet-assed axe. It's kind of funny that the color is "US Blonde" and it has Texas Special pickups in it, but they don't have a similar guitar for the US market! ey der!! i have got a TL52-78 model in the mail!... same specs as your guitar except it has vintage pickups and steel saddles. how does yours sound like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inuitdream Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by sonaboy like which ones? not just that awful yellow/grey fade finish? is it really dat awful??? .. anyway you can get a keith richards-like model from ishibashi, with the HB neck and S bridge, and six brass saddle bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members loofery Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 completely off topic ... sonaboy, why aren't you starting your posts with a . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members m90guy Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Sure as {censored}! Posted on the main Ishibashi site it says Fender Japan is only for domestic market...That means no more Imported FJ stuff guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i51423 Posted November 25, 2006 Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by m90guy Sure as {censored}! Posted on the main Ishibashi site it says Fender Japan is only for domestic market... That means no more Imported FJ stuff guys. Gah! Noooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2006 Originally posted by loofery completely off topic ... sonaboy, why aren't you starting your posts with a . ? stupid habit i picked up when i first started using this site, sometimes i coulnd't see the first line of text correctly in the box, so i'd type a "." and hit return to get the cursor lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrSage Posted November 26, 2006 Members Share Posted November 26, 2006 Originally posted by inuitdream ey der!! i have got a TL52-78 model in the mail!... same specs as your guitar except it has vintage pickups and steel saddles. how does yours sound like? Yeah, mine's the TL52-80TX.Sounds dreamy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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