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Gear Discussion Forums => Fender Basses => Topic started by: Dave W on March 31, 2022, 10:06:41 AM

Title: New from Fender Japan
Post by: Dave W on March 31, 2022, 10:06:41 AM

Fender Japan unveils Japan Junior Collection (https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-japan-junior-collection) including a 30" scale Jazz Bass.

Too bad they won't be exported, but AFAIK there's still a way to get one direct from a Japanese seller.

Title: Re: New from Fender Japan
Post by: BTL on March 31, 2022, 11:13:58 AM

Nice! I learned on another forum that Ishibashi will ship Japan-exclusive items overseas, but you need to reach out via email.

As a data point on a Jaguar guitar purchase a few months back, Ishibashi shipping to the US was ~$255 and and ~$100 for import duties (based on another forumite's experience).

Email: imj@ishibashi.co.jp

Title: Re: New from Fender Japan
Post by: Alanko on April 12, 2022, 01:03:05 PM

Some Fender Japan stuff ends up for sale in the UK via the big retailers. That wee Jazz Bass could be interesting but it is too expensive to be worth a punt and/or bask in the novelty factor.


Still waiting for a MIA Fender Mustang bass reissue.