Japan keeps all the really cool stuff for itself.

[The Eristic]

Alder-bodied Floyd Rose Aerodyne Strat.

http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/goods_detail.php?g_id=47132

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[JRTME]

Re: Japan keeps all the really cool stuff for itself.

That's because most consumers in the US won't buy that stuff.

[Hambucker]

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We have our Charvel Stratheads now. I prefer that over any fenders.

[The Eristic]

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That's because most consumers in the US won't buy that stuff.

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I know. It really irritates me how so many people here are stuck on everything being exactly the same as what's been sold for 50 years. :^/

[The Eristic]

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We have our Charvel Stratheads now. I prefer that over any fenders.

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That's not really a fair comparison. Someone who is in the market for a US Charvel probably isn't going to be looking at Fender Japan Domestic Market guitars. They're aimed at completely different budgets. A Charvel with the same features would list for $3699 and sell for ~$2589. The FJ (which [b]is[/i] of outstanding quality, btw) is selling for $670.

[guitarsjb]

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That's sweet. I'd buy one..

[aldog1330]

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That is pretty cool...its always nice to have options as a consumer.

[monte]

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the Japanese Fender are real nice. They us USA pickups. The Sambora paisley signature model was made in Japan and was outstanding sounding and played great. They now sell for near $1800.

[Bengal65]

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I want a group buy???? Cool guitar!

[Chrisb]

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Pretty basic guitar, looks nice but nothing to freak out about IMO.

[RacerX]

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+1

[RR05xx]

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I dunno, looks cool to me and reminds me of the Iron Maiden Sig. that was out a few years ago. Problem was that guitar played like @ss. So I would not be interested in anything like that unless I could play it first.

[The Eristic]

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Pretty basic guitar, looks nice but nothing to freak out about IMO.

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Radiused top (a subtle sort of arching - only used on the Aerodynes)

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Body binding (not something you see all that often on solid color strats)

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Maple board (unavailable on Aerodynes in the States)

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Alder body (only basswood is available here)

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Matching headstock

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Floyd (vintage trem only here)

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Pickguard-mounted electronics (only the first run had pickguards here, they don't anymore - I like being able mess with configurations)

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Under a grand

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MIJ

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Pretty darn cool to me.

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[Nuclear Vampire]

Re: Japan keeps all the really cool stuff for itse

Is it just me or is the volume control WAY too close to the bridge? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] Still nice looking though.

[Chrisb]

Re: Japan keeps all the really cool stuff for itse

Sorry man I just don't think its that interesting, none of those things are particularly wow worthy in my book. You can find a strat with the same stuff from Warmoth on ebay and your getting USA made parts. Not that the japanese guitars are bad mind you, and its likely to be cheaper than a grand. Warmoth's have shitty resale value so more likely than not you can get an amazing strat with everything you listed for under 600.

One thing I do like and find somewhat interesting is the HSS pickguard setup. Thats very cool. Also good to see a floyded strat. The radius top is the one thing listed that I don't think you can get from anyone else.