So, do they have little booths where you could test-drive these basses? Are they all set up (more or less)? Can you reach all those basses or do they need to get them down for you with some contraption (some look like they are hanging fairly high up)?
One of these days, I’ll make it to Tokyo again… 
They have a couple amps out on the floor, you just ask for one, they tune it up, then you sit down and jam.
The two Fenders and the Squier I tried were all perfectly set up, very nice low action in fact.
Just did a quick search, apparently they had this one there on the floor, and I definitely didn’t see it because if I had there’s no way I would have passed up a shot. That’s a nice looking J.
Apparently an Ikebe-only special color.
This used one is only about $450:
https://www.ikebe-gakki.com/c/c-/ba/ba01/ba010034/ba010034001/736138
A few dents and dings there, but that price is not bad 
Well… it is kinda stealthy looking 
Pretty cool indeed!!
It certainly isn’t! But ordering from Japan to Europe is unfortunately pretty much out of the question - it has nothing to do with shipping costs, and everything to do with customs and taxes that they WILL slap onto the instrument 
(Also: I really don’t need another bass )
That is a lovely looking bass. I am damn glad we don’t have a store like that around here.
What did you think of the Suiers?
And more bass porn
Think it’s a nice color blue.
Yeah I was hoping to see that FGN today! It’s in their store across town though. That one looks like a keeper.
The Squier Classic Vibe '70s was just fine. I liked it a lot. It would need a little work. The pickup actually sounded fine but I would probably change the pots. And I would definitely need to satin out that neck. Color was walnut, which was quite nice but wasn’t my favorite compared to all the cute pastel Fenders, but all in all is a very sharp looking total package.
The MIM Fender P I tried (stock Player in Buttercream) was of course really nice, pretty standard P-Bass. Liked it a lot. 41mm nut, very nice slim satin neck.
The MIJ Hybrid II (in Forest Blue) was even nicer, as you would expect; 42mm nut, still a Modern C, great feeling satin neck. Apparently its pickup is Single Coil? Weird but sounded great. It could also just be weird Fender nomenclature. They variously call their normal P’s split-coil and split single coil. This one they called “Hybrid II Custom-Voiced Single Coil P Pickup.”
All three had nice maple fingerboards. Pretty much your standard Fender look, especially the two Fenders which were in pastel-like colors. Hardware was definitely better on the Fenders, especially the tuners and pots.
You are teasing me Howard @howard ,
Can’t wait to get back to Tokyo 
Cheers Brian
Killing us softly with @howard 's posts, killing us softly 
Seriously, though, it’s awesome getting glimpses into Japan from you. 
Everyone should come visit!
Got a quote for $713 for the bass, $260 for FedEx from Japan.
The instrument price is good. The shipping cost is a deal-killer.
Bottom line: I don’t need another bass. Just being bass-curious. 
Are these the same squires that are sold here or are they MIJ? Different specs?
My ETA is 4.5 years for my 60th present to myself.
Everyone start saving now and let’s make a pilgrimage out of it
Same Squiers, made in Indonesia
I’m so so so happy with my edwards P (go Ikibe!) (for rounds on a P) that I don’t need another for whatever. And I love the CS Fender that has the flats part of the P world solidly taken. My gold and red MIM is the one I might sell (or strip back and sell in stock condition) as I don’t have a need for it with the other two, the Les Claypool pickups in it just don’t do much different for me as of yet.
I went ahead and ordered one. I guess the shipping was expected, I have bought a lot of stuff from Japan over the years and am desensitized
Congrats, @Wombat-metal.
Thanks. A double P is actually one of my bucket list basses.
Awesome! This will be a good one. You’re basically getting a MIJ Fender with it.
I love ESP so much. The Edwards line is just sitting at a great price/quality point.
What is this white and blue bass from your second photo (circled in purple), @howard ?
