currypowder Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 In my normal perusal of listings in Japan, I ran across this: http://gold-star-guitar.com/project/hamer-jeff-watson-limited/ I don't know enough about the model to determine if it's priced right (a little over $3K) or if that weird bridge and nut are original. In any event, it's more than I'd like to spend to bring a guitar here from Japan. But it could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 If I had the coin... Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Why the locking nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsider Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordsoftheJungle Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 10:51 AM, currypowder said: In my normal perusal of listings in Japan, I ran across this: http://gold-star-guitar.com/project/hamer-jeff-watson-limited/ I don't know enough about the model to determine if it's priced right (a little over $3K) or if that weird bridge and nut are original. In any event, it's more than I'd like to spend to bring a guitar here from Japan. But it could be done. I wonder how the CITES thing works if you're visiting a country, buy something and bring it back with you. I guess then you'd be responsible for the CITES paperwork but you wouldn't have to deal with a proxy. A trip to Japan would be pretty fun,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, LordsoftheJungle said: I wonder how the CITES thing works if you're visiting a country, buy something and bring it back with you. I guess then you'd be responsible for the CITES paperwork but you wouldn't have to deal with a proxy. A trip to Japan would be pretty fun,,, Since that guitar has an ebony board, CITES doesn't come into play. There are CITES exceptions for personal items being carried, but I'm not exactly sure how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I don't believe CITES matters for personal property travelling with you, but since you would be going in without it and leaving with it there could be a problem. I have a daughter who is an officer in the Navy who is stationed over there, and I have thought about asking her to go shopping at Ikebe or Ishibashi for me, but haven't done it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratacus Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 This is now listed on eBay at $4K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Go over there with a cheap beater in a Hamer case...come back with the Watson. ELEMENTARY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsider Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Had a Monaco with a rosewood board sent to me a few months ago from Japan. No problems whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, stratacus said: This is now listed on eBay at $4K That seller is one of many Japanese sellers that do not own the gear they list. Expect to see other listings of the same guitar at various prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Northsider said: Had a Monaco with a rosewood board sent to me a few months ago from Japan. No problems whatsoever Then your seller got lucky, my Frankenstein was stuck in customs for months, and it was a popular body and all maple neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 2 hours ago, currypowder said: That seller is one of many Japanese sellers that do not own the gear they list. Expect to see other listings of the same guitar at various prices. I'll definitely be watching to see if it drops around the 3K plus range... If so, I think I might snag it if no one else beats me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Annnnnnnnnd it's SOLD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Dave Scepter said: Annnnnnnnnd it's SOLD! To you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 47 minutes ago, currypowder said: To you? Hi Greg, Nope, I tried to negotiate without luck & to be honest, I was a little apprehensive not ever purchasing a guitar from Japan and wasn't sure if my first experience was worth risking 4K... but I wanted to thank you for your quick & friendly help tips... you're the kind of person that really makes being a HFC member worthwhile... Thanks again, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essgee Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 It looks like there are negotiations going on, but it isn’t sold. I’ve exchanged email with the seller and I’m awaiting a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, essgee said: It looks like there are negotiations going on, but it isn’t sold. I’ve exchanged email with the seller and I’m awaiting a reply. Interesting... Which seller are you referring to?.. There's been at least 3 so far... the two on eBay posted sold and removed their listing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 The actual store (not the eBay sellers) has it marked on hold. In my experience, that probably means the store is just waiting for the payment. If it's a US buyer, that can take a day or two with the time difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essgee Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I’m emailing with the actual store (in the first post). It sound like (based on currypowder’s post) that a sale is pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, essgee said: I’m emailing with the actual store (in the first post). It sound like (based on currypowder’s post) that a sale is pending. Not necessarily. They may have it on hold for you. If you've expressed a serious interest and they've given you a firm price, they could be waiting for a response. That time difference really slows down negotiations. Culturally, I've heard that stores in Japan don't negotiate price, that it's considered disrespectful. I don't know if that's true, just something I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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