Fender Basses Made vs. Crafted in Japan.

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you for this demonstration. My only question though as this has been a little bit of a mystery. Is there something about Japanese Fender basses that does not allow the owner to change the bridge out to an aftermarket Hipshot or Babicz bridge? I heard somewhere that the Japanese Fender basses have some sort of odd archtop or something that where the bridge is locate, it is physically not capable of accepting a replacement and if you try, it will not allow it to be intonated properly. On the Fender American, Mexican, and Indonesian basses though, it is a straight-forward swap. Thank you to anyone for a reply.

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Hi Old Friend, how are ya? Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate the kind comments. As far as I know, the only Made in Japan bass that has a curved or arched top is the Aerodyne Series, (Jazz and Precision). The red bass in my video is the Aerodyne Jazz bass and it has a curved top so I don't think it's possible to replace the bridge without some routing. I have several other Made in Japan Fender Jazz and Precision basses and all of those basses have the usual flat top found on USA and Mexican Fender basses so I believe it's possible to replace the stock bridge with an aftermarket bridge. However, I've never replaced any of the bridges with a Hipshot or Babicz so I have no information on whether or not that type of bridge would set up and intonate properly.

[@ThunderBassistJay]

So the necks will bend in opposite directions over time?

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Good one Jay, I wish I would've thought of that! I could've used that line in the video.

[@ThunderBassistJay]

@@bass-hiroshimanick2534 🤣

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great video Nick, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Adam, thank you again for watching.

[@KAUSIcovers]

Fender made in Japan is beautiful! Great video!

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Kausi, thank you!

[@boomerbassmeme]

Both are awesome! 😊👍

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Thank you boomer!

[@timehasbeenkind]

Hey Nick! Great to see you! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘nice show and tell!’

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Thank you Mark, hope you're well.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

That was awesome. Lmao. Its just like those special Gibson trees. Loved it.😂. That made it Japan Fender looks AMAZING!

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Thanks so much Mike! Yeah those Gibson trees are precious!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@@bass-hiroshimanick2534 I just may have found that the best Gibson tree wood goes to make Kramer's! Wow. I'm glad Gibson didn't do something stupid with the Kramer brand. Just got a Kramer Baretta Special and it blew me away. I'm still baffled. $199 bucks of awesomeness! I have a new respect for Gibson in keeping Kramer alive and not changing a good thing. I'm back in the 80's all over again. Lol. 😆🎸🎸💯

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

@@FultonStreetBeats , It sounds like you got another amazing deal on a beautiful guitar! I look forward to a demo on this Kramer.

[@paulscountry456]

Lol, I love the quality of Japanese goods, my Toyota i bought new 23 years ago and is my constant loyal companion, fierce pride in those amazing people.....

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Paul, thanks for watching. Yes, Toyota makes some solid reliable cars that last forever. Which model Toyota do you have?

[@paulscountry456]

@@bass-hiroshimanick2534 2000 Tundra v8 4wd first year, powerful off road ready but rides nice and can tow 9000lbs and carry maybe 3000 in 8ft bed.

[@paulscountry456]

@@bass-hiroshimanick2534 i don't let many drive it, might let you as you must have nerves of steel and skill to drive in London, I have been to London a few times...lol nothing like that here in states at least not the same...

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

@@paulscountry456 , Paul, those Tundra's are powerful trucks, I believe the 2000 Tundra has a great 4.7 liter engine, damn near bullet proof!

[@paulscountry456]

@@bass-hiroshimanick2534 yep, 300000 miles on the four valve dohc 4.7 runs strong and never leaked a drop of anything....

[@KarlKarsnark]

Love the Aerodynes, but never owned one. My '90 MIJ Strat is still my #1. The MIJ models always seem to have more interesting finishes and options, as well. Cheers.

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Karl Karsnark. Thanks so much for watching. MIJ are very reliable, solid instruments with some great finishes.

[@greggsteele7011]

Funny !!!you should have taken it further

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Gregg Steele, thanks for checking out the video, I appreciate it.