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Looks like our friends in Japan......
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:43 pm
by jwilli
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!
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:35 pm
by squirebass
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!
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 7:05 pm
by wmthor
I've been waiting for something like the v67 ever since I got my CW. I'll take a lefty in Montezuma Brown please.
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:04 pm
by paul_yan
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:39 am
by leftybass
The 12 strings are quite cool. 21-fret necks too. Neat!!!
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:20 am
by 86kubicki
Love the checkerboard basses, but why not take the extra step and put in full width fingerboard inlays?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:33 am
by webhead
You'll probably see these as regular production models in the USA soon.. Remember the Blue Boys...
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:26 am
by headbanger
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 7:52 am
by squirebass
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!
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 9:38 am
by johnhall
Dream on. Paul had it right.
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 10:08 am
by mortivan
DOH!
Love that checkered binding!
...I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so ...
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 1:35 pm
by admin
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:19 pm
by 242_foxtrot
I wonder if the 360/12 and 370/12 have thin tops like the Carl Wilson model?
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2003 3:43 pm
by jnbass
Maybe if I click my heels 3 times...
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:21 am
by rogerf
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?