Looks like our friends in Japan......

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:43 pm

have a couple of new models to choose from. Reports from Music Fair in Japan say that a 360/12V66 MG, 370/12V67 MG and a 4003VPCB FG, a 4003VPCB JG and a 4003 BTJG will be available. Cool!

Among other features, these have checkered binding!
Discuss!

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:35 pm

Whoa, John, what yu talkin' bout????
What is the 4003VPCB? I get the VP, presumably vintage p/ups, but what about CB, "C Series with Binding"?
Very cool, thanks for sharing!

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 7:05 pm

I've been waiting for something like the v67 ever since I got my CW. I'll take a lefty in Montezuma Brown please.

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:04 pm

Gene,
You'll love it...

VPCB=Toaster+Checkered binding.

Comes with vintage silver case.
Only 24 units of the 4003VPCB FG and JG respectively, will be produced.
List price is 260,000 JPY (=2,379.21 USD).

I'd love to have one in Fireglo!

In an email exchange, Mr. Hall told me these new "Japan Only" models are strictly a Shinseido thing to be featured in the Yokohama Music Fair which took place in late October 2003.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:39 am

The 12 strings are quite cool. 21-fret necks too. Neat!!!

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:20 am

Love the checkerboard basses, but why not take the extra step and put in full width fingerboard inlays?

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:33 am

You'll probably see these as regular production models in the USA soon.. Remember the Blue Boys...

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:26 am

Great to see checker binding on a new bass, it's been a long time. Does it come with the vintage hardware? I'll take mine full width inlay as well & the pickup closer to the neck.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:52 am

Yeah, Garry, I'm with you on that one.... I've been waiting for something like this for a long time... Hope it comes to these shores before long!

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 9:38 am

Dream on. Paul had it right.

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 10:08 am

DOH!

Love that checkered binding!

...I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so ...

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 1:35 pm

I find these "Japanese Only" models to be exciting. These models will be highly sought after. I especially like the idea of 21 fret 360/12 and 370/12 models. Let's hope there are some surprises ahead for North America as well.

242_foxtrot · Post by **242_foxtrot** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:19 pm

I wonder if the 360/12 and 370/12 have thin tops like the Carl Wilson model?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:43 pm

Maybe if I click my heels 3 times...

rogerf · Post by **rogerf** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:21 am

Maybe these Japan only 360/370 21 fret guitars are made from over-runs of the Carl Wilson series. Weren't there some 360/370 21 fret guitars made from the McGuinn over-runs about ten years ago?