Gold (Foil) @ Swee Lee

Fender Gold Foil models are in at Swee Lee but it's the Tele ($1,799) & Jazz bass ($1,899) in the mean time. That JB is interesting isn't it? A single pickup guitar when traditionally, it features two pickups.

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Junior appearances

Fender Japan Junior models are now available at Swee Lee. Here are the breakdown of prices:

• Stratocaster: $1,499
• Telecaster: $1,499
• Jazzmaster: $1,549
• Jazz bass: $1,549

I'm doing a re-think in the mean time with regards to the purchase of any one of these models. A shorter-scaled Jazzmaster? But the Jaguar is already a shorter-scaled offset model with no compromise in body size. Shorter-scaled Jazz bass? Same thing - the Mustang bass is already a shorter-scaled offset bass. Shorter-scaled Strat / Tele? You won't get the exact snap of the standard 25.5" versions. Hmm...

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BJB @ DGMC

More Bacchus goodness at Davis GMC, this time it's the awesome J-type bass, the BJB-2R (List: $365) to be exact. That's right, this one features a roasted maple neck for an immaculate feel. Unlike standard J-basses, the pickups here are humbucking. This is absolutely value-for-money considering the QC on offer & comfort. Sunburts, red, blond, surf green & pink are the other available colours. 

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BJB @ Davis

Some tasty Bacchus Jazz-type basses are now in stock at Davis GMC. (Above: BJB-2R)

I've only tried the single coil version as seen here, this is the BJB-1R. It's good value for money with above average QC. When I came back to buy it some days later, it was already sold out so I ended up getting an Aria version instead. Bummer. 

Not forgetting the lefties among us. (Above: BJB-1R LH)

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Fender: Japan Hybrid series

Folks, Fender's Japan Hybrid Telecasters have also made their way here- 50s & 60s version.

Also- the 60s Jazz bass...

50s P-bass...

Not so good news though- most models are already sold out. On a price-to-quality ratio assessment, these Jap models are definitely worth it (now that the Mexican models are seeing price hikes).

Selling: Squier J-bass (SOLD)

Beautiful Squier VM Jazz bass for sale (bag included). Interested parties to contact Mr. Faizal via e-mail: faizal_rocks@yahoo.com... Asking price: $400 (slightly neg). I was there at Beez's when Mr. Faizal sent it for a set-up, managed to handle it briefly- great bass for the money. Bag included :-)
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Update: Bass SOLD as at 24th Aug.