Fender japanese P bass?

Dills

New member
What do you guys think of the japanese model fender basses are they worth buying over an american or mexican bass? also are they worth the price and if anyone owns one could you let me know what you think.
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

i think japanese made gutars are very well amde for the most part, i would say they are of equal excellance when compared to a mexico p bass. I dont know about the american made one though
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

I know that the Japanese Strats and Teles are often of equal build quality as the American, so I guess the bass should be the same situation, I'd say go for it!
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

GET IT. lol japanese fenders are often equal to american ones, and *always* better than mexican ones..

also, if it has 'crafted in japan' instead of 'made in japan', its definitely on par with any american fender. this means it was made by US luthiers in japan..

i've just gotten a CIJ strat... theyre awesome player's guitars.
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

I've got a '90s model CIJ P-Bass.....very nice.

I've never owned an MIA or MIM bass, only played them in the stores & I think the CIJ is right on par with them....PLUS the price is usually right!!!
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

I own an 80's Jazz Bass Special and a first year Squier Telecaster. Both were made in Japan and both are amazing instruments.
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

I loved mine...but like all Japanese guitars, the pickup needed to be changed to something better.

Excellant construction and playability though. And the finish was flawless.

Duncan Antiquity P-Bass pickup is what I'd put in one these days.

Or Duncan Vintage P-Bass or Quarter Pound P-Bass.

Lew
 
Re: Fender japanese P bass?

yea - fit any kind of aftermarket pickup and you'll love it forever..

my CIJ strat has the hugest D-shape neck, and i love it heh - the craftsmanship is better than most of the MIA i've played... but only own a MIM one, and i can safely say anything from japan kicks it's ass. totally and truthfully.

+1 to puckboy as well - they arent made anymore, i got mine for $255 off ebay... to people that arent aware of their quality, its not as attractive as MIM.. to those who are, they're something of a secret weapon :laugh2:
 
Back
Top