New Fender "Made in Japan Traditional" guitar line

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New Fender "Made in Japan Traditional" guitar line

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Fender released a new line of guitars in Japan called the "Made in Japan Traditional" series on September 5. These are slightly different from previous MIJ Fenders. Differences I can see include:

-Serial number and "Made in Japan" on the back of the headstock, like MIM and MIA Fenders.
-Headstock decal appears to be placed on top of the finish, instead of under it.
-Colors are new/reworked. Surf Green, Artic White, Daphne Blue, Torino Red, Black, Sunburst.

Guitars include Teles, Strats, Jaguars, Jazzmasters, Mustangs. Basses include Jazzes and P-Basses.

Here are some of the offsets (my favourites):

Here's an Ishibashi listing for an artic white Jazzmaster (Red tort):
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Torino Red Jazzmaster:
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Artic white Jag (brown tort):
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Daphne Blue Jag:
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And a surf green mustang:
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Re: New Fender "Made in Japan Traditional" guitar line

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm those offsets .

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That's convenient. I'm heading to Japan in two weeks

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... fuck yes
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Oh yes, that Jazzmaster with the red tortoise 'guard. :D

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All the neck shapes are listed as being a "U" instead of the usual "C".

Also, "Flamingo Pink" 70s Mustang:

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Sapphire Blue Transparent 70's Mustang:

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Mmmmm could go that mustang!
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Where can I find a list of the models?

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Entering 'traditional' into the the search bar in J-guitar produces the goods
I really like the flamingo pink mustang.

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StrummersOfThunder wrote:That's convenient. I'm heading to Japan in two weeks
I'll have this one thanks :)
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Mmmm double bound tele, hottest guitar in the universe!
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jeremyb wrote:Mmmm double bound tele, hottest guitar in the universe!
Only if it's Lake Placid Blue and has Chrissie Hynde attached to it. And it's thirty-odd years ago.

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StrummersOfThunder wrote:Where can I find a list of the models?
Here's a list of all Ishibashi has for sale:

http://store.ishibashi.co.jp/ec/cmHeade ... raditional

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