Fender Jaguar bass

bugman · Post by **bugman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:09 am

When the 3 tone burst is available in the U.S., I don't know how I am going to pass it up. When I tried one (black finish) I thought it sounded great and it does have a great neck.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:09 am

Exactly, Geoffrey - the only thing bugging me about them is the rather lame color options. If 3TS and/or White doesn't hit at NAMM, i'll go the Ishibashi route.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:23 pm

I can't wait until NAMM. And even then, who's to say Fender's going to make these two newer finishes available then. Plus I bought mine cheaper from Ishibashi then when I bought my Hot Rod Red Jaguar here. And that includes the shipping factored in.

I some what agree with John's comment about the lame colours available now, but I think the matching headstock on the HHR finishes the bass off nicely. Black finish on a bass does nothing for me, even on a RIC.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:44 pm

According to folks on the FDP, Ishibashi is no longer exporting instruments.

www.fenderforum.com/forum.html?db=&topic_number=597225&lastpost=2006-11-1413:22:24

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:03 pm

Oh s**t.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:18 pm

I guess you have some funds freed up now for that 4003FLV!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:26 pm

Hah! Not quite - In the past week i've put a 5002 mandolin and a 330DCM on order, that's where the funds are going.

I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed that the better colors become available here.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:24 am

Ishibashi shipped my two new Jaguar basses out yesterday via EMS. They will be here by the end of the week.

Don't believe everything you read boys!

rickon · Post by **rickon** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:15 pm

Yeah, I've been corresponding with Ishibashi and as of last night they wanted my zip code to determine the shipping cost. Seems like they'll do business with me. I'll update when I know for sure.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:42 am

Overpriced at this point, I am bowing out.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:39 am

$5 says they introduce a 5er at winter NAMM.

Now THAT I'd want to try, although I've been underwhelmed with the B string on F"nd*r 5ers.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:50 pm

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:01 pm

Jon, it seems you've wasted no time making a nice little Jaguar bass collection.

rickon · Post by **rickon** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:18 pm

Jon, nice collection! I have the VWH Jag. Lovin' it. What model bridge cover did you install? I'd like to add one myself.

Thanks.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:35 pm

That looks like a stock P-bass bridge cover, Jim.

Jon, I still haven't heard back from Ishibashi regarding the VWH Jag bass! Thanks for the help again. BTW, that pic is just awesome. I think i'm going to really like the bass, when i finally land one.