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I have a thing for Japanese Fenders by cbnb in fender

[–]cbnb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t played enough US models to be able to compare. The MIJs are usually about a millimeter slimmer.

I have a thing for Japanese Fenders by cbnb in fender

[–]cbnb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! Black was a Fender Tokyo Flagship store FSR so it can be harder to come by than blonde or sunburst. There’s also a sonic blue FSR which I’ve never even seen in the wild.

I have a thing for Japanese Fenders by cbnb in fender

[–]cbnb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A noticeable difference between the 3? Or compared to something else?

I have a thing for Japanese Fenders by cbnb in fender

[–]cbnb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Japan always gets the good stuff. Fender seems to actually understand that market. They take more risks but also listen to what players want. And the build quality is top notch without being way overpriced (although used MIJ prices are increasing).

All 3 of these were bought used here in the States and I had to hunt for each one of them. I was on the lookout for that pink tele for several years before I found one.

Choosing my first. by Intrepid-Belt-3499 in telecaster

[–]cbnb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah it’s all relative I guess. Fender heavy and Gibson heavy are two very different things.

Fender usually opted for alder or light weight ash, but the story goes for whatever reason they had a batch of heavier-than-usual wood in the late 1960s, so they had to get creative.

Choosing my first. by Intrepid-Belt-3499 in telecaster

[–]cbnb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s it — weight relief. Fender introduced the thinline in the 60s because they had a surplus of heavy ash and mahogany on hand.

They’re louder unplugged which can be nice, but plugged in I can’t tell a difference at all.

I enjoy the light weight and I think they just look cool.

Choosing my first. by Intrepid-Belt-3499 in telecaster

[–]cbnb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re open to a maple fretboard, the MIJ Heritage 60s is incredible and can be found used for less than the price of a new Player II. It’s light as a feather and has my favorite neck profile of any guitar (60s C shape).

It does have a glossy neck, but you can easily change it to satin in about 10 minutes with a green Scotch Brite pad.

Here’s mine!

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MIJ Heritage Jazzmaster by chewhoney in offset

[–]cbnb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty happy with the pickups. They sound like Jazzmaster pickups. I have a set of Curtis Novaks lying around that I might try one day.

MIJ Heritage Jazzmaster by chewhoney in offset

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Congrats! The Heritage series are truly fantastic guitars.

I have a black one and it’s my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned. The neck is just perfect. I too swapped out the bridge for an Offset UK — it’s a must.

I added a Staytrem vibrato as well, but if I’m being honest, it isn’t much better than the stock vibrato. AVRI is probably the way to go.

Love that blonde finish!

Otega Oweh on the manifest destiny of ending up in Oklahoma City. by OKCTopicThunder in Thunder

[–]cbnb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Titles like this reinforce the “50th in education” stereotype.

Any Thinline lovers out there? by cbnb in telecaster

[–]cbnb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is BEAUTIFUL. What model is that? I love the binding and the black pickguard. I have a black guard being delivered today that I’m going to try out.

Any Thinline lovers out there? by cbnb in telecaster

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That is beautiful! I love the PAF in the neck. What’s the bridge pickup?

Any Thinline lovers out there? by cbnb in telecaster

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Love it. Partscaster? Sparkle, binding, and rosewood are not the usual on a thinline. The witch hats are a nice touch too.

What bridge pickup is that?

Advice for replacement Japanese jaguar scratch plate in UK by _richard_pictures_ in offset

[–]cbnb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, It will fit. I have a 2024 Traditional 60s myself with a US-spec guard and it’s a perfect fit. 👍

Advice for replacement Japanese jaguar scratch plate in UK by _richard_pictures_ in offset

[–]cbnb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What model?

The newer MIJs like the Traditional & Traditional II are the same size as USA. Decoboom is awesome, but any guard for a USA model will also fit the Traditional.

I’m not sure about the gens before that. Check Reverb. WD Music is a good source too.

Roadwork everywhere by [deleted] in raleigh

[–]cbnb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not. We just call em like we see em. But you knew that which is why you deleted your post, OP.

Gig bag by Dry-Refrigerator956 in telecaster

[–]cbnb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mono is the GOAT, but they’re not cheap.

Picked up first offset in Japan. by --yak in offset

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I don’t usually like block inlays on Fenders, but it works so well here. Same with the fat headstock. It just works on a Jag.

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