Japanese Artist Models

thepassivevoice · February 27th, 2008, 05:22 PM

The thread with photos of the various Japanese Teles led me to wonder if there are any signature models for Japanese artists? (Analagous to the Tak Matsumoto Les Paul).

PV

neocaster · February 27th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Fender Japan makes a Dr K (Hirofumi Tokutake) signature telecaster.

lupowitz · February 27th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Fernandes makes a few :

Hotei signature

ICHIRO TAKIGAWA signature:

sneakyjapan · February 27th, 2008, 09:20 PM

there are many, most builders not sold nor known outside the country. Zodiac is not connected to Fernandes as far as I know, could be wrong though, Fernandes did make that model first but Zodiac is a high end maker in Japan, maybe Hotei...think that spelling is right...just wanted to upgrade...though Fernandes did have 3 or 4 versions of that model, the top end selling for a lot of dough. Fernandes catalogs are full of artist models as are the ESP catalogs, THAT company sure doesn`t mind bending the guitar building rules, they make some very...different...guitars. Both Gibson and F/USA build/built Japanese artist models sold exclusively in Japan.

makol · February 27th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Takuya of JAM (Judy and Mary Band) has also his own guitar model ('90s).

http://colorpenguin.hp.infoseek.co.j...pop_series.htm

I have one similar to upper left model.

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thepassivevoice · February 28th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makol

Takuya of JAM (Judy and Mary Band) has also his own guitar model ('90s).
I have one similar to upper left model.
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Very cool. Like the one he's playing here.

makol · February 28th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Yup, same one.

I'll take pics of mine and post later.

makol · February 29th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Takuya Tele

pengipete · February 29th, 2008, 11:36 AM

I'm disappointed.

I saw the title of this thread and my mind went somewhere else ;-)

thepassivevoice · February 29th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makol

Takuya Tele

Nice. Unlike the Fender Dr. K model, it's very unique. Unfortunately, the only Fernandes products I see in the U.S. seem to be metal/shredder oriented guitars.

February 27th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
thepassivevoice Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 127	Japanese Artist Models The thread with photos of the various Japanese Teles led me to wonder if there are any signature models for Japanese artists? (Analagous to the Tak Matsumoto Les Paul). PV

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neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,529 11 Photos	Fender Japan makes a Dr K (Hirofumi Tokutake) signature telecaster. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."

February 27th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,493 3 Photos	there are many, most builders not sold nor known outside the country. Zodiac is not connected to Fernandes as far as I know, could be wrong though, Fernandes did make that model first but Zodiac is a high end maker in Japan, maybe Hotei...think that spelling is right...just wanted to upgrade...though Fernandes did have 3 or 4 versions of that model, the top end selling for a lot of dough. Fernandes catalogs are full of artist models as are the ESP catalogs, THAT company sure doesn`t mind bending the guitar building rules, they make some very...different...guitars. Both Gibson and F/USA build/built Japanese artist models sold exclusively in Japan. __________________ quasi mojo Last edited by sneakyjapan; February 28th, 2008 at 10:21 AM.

February 27th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
lupowitz Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 345	Fernandes makes a few : Hotei signature ICHIRO TAKIGAWA signature:

February 27th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
makol TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tokyo <---> Yokohama, Japan Posts: 94	Takuya of JAM (Judy and Mary Band) has also his own guitar model ('90s). http://colorpenguin.hp.infoseek.co.j...pop_series.htm I have one similar to upper left model. -

February 28th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
makol TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tokyo <---> Yokohama, Japan Posts: 94	Yup, same one. I'll take pics of mine and post later.

February 29th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
makol TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tokyo <---> Yokohama, Japan Posts: 94	Takuya Tele

February 29th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
pengipete Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester U.K. Age: 47 Posts: 1,583	I'm disappointed. I saw the title of this thread and my mind went somewhere else ;-)