Members math2014 Posted May 25, 2006 Members Share Posted May 25, 2006 Good stuff batotman, i really dig getting a VF LS70F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazyfool001 Posted May 30, 2006 Members Share Posted May 30, 2006 I love my LR, if it had nitro finish it would be perfect, I really want it to get that vintaged look.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted May 30, 2006 Members Share Posted May 30, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruce Bennett Posted May 30, 2006 Members Share Posted May 30, 2006 I like'em.. but I do haveone problem with them.. There is a guy in my area that make "fake" Gibsons out of'em.. and they are not just "good" they are excellent fakes. and he sells them on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joesl8 Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Originally posted by Bruce Bennett I like'em.. but I do haveone problem with them.. There is a guy in my area that make "fake" Gibsons out of'em.. and they are not just "good" they are excellent fakes. and he sells them on ebay. How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MickSlick Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Doesn't Tokai have the smaller neck width, like the Agiles? One of the reasons I stayed away from them is due to that, just prefer the standard 1 11/16th width. That's why I got the Edwards over the Tokai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubedlove Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 I know this thread is about love rocks but i would just like to say that i have a tokai sg 61 reissue and it is just like butter. I love it, better than a new gibson IMHO. My other guitar player has a mik love rock that is just beautiful plays incredible tokai = :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The NeonSoul Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 I don't like the post lawsuit ones with the reverse knobs and the stubby horn. Does anywhere sell the pre lawsuit ones to the uk besides E-Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paladin2019 Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Originally posted by The NeonSoul Does anywhere sell the pre lawsuit ones to the uk besides E-Bay. Errr.... everyone. The stubby horn/funny knobs versions are designed for the American market to circumvent Gibson's copyrights. The current European models have vintage-accurate dimensions except for an extra dimple on the headstock. By the way, there was never a 'lawsuit' against tokai, it's just ebay hype used to sell things. All their shape changes over the years have been voluntary. Here's a pic of my ls200 - a japanese exclusive: ! That's a 2001 model - note the accurate headstock and body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JSD Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Originally posted by Paladin2019 Errr.... everyone. The stubby horn/funny knobs versions are designed for the American market to circumvent Gibson's copyrights. The current European models have vintage-accurate dimensions except for an extra dimple on the headstock. By the way, there was never a 'lawsuit' against tokai, it's just ebay hype used to sell things. All their shape changes over the years have been voluntary. That LS200 is a beauty.... The MIJ stubby horn/reversed knob versions didn't "fly", they still threatened lawsuits so all MIJ models are not available in North America anymore. But correct styled MIK are still available here in Canada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TwangTwangTwang Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ishibashi doesn't carry them anyomore:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paladin2019 Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Originally posted by TwangTwangTwang Ishibashi doesn't carry them anyomore:confused: The lineup was radically altered this year so they've taken tokai off the website until they get up to date. They're still selling them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted May 31, 2006 Members Share Posted May 31, 2006 Originally posted by Paladin2019 That's a 2001 model - note the accurate headstock and body sorry, the body isnt accurate. At least the cap isnt. It should be flat, like this one 1981 Tokai LS80 I call her my R8 killer. loads of "accurate" features (though I really dont care about that) top notch wood used and my favorite part about this one is that I bought her from her original owner last year for only 200 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruce Bennett Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by joesl8 How much? they have bounced around between 1500-2300 for his 59 Iced tea burst.. and they look DAMN GOOD! too. He even bough an Edwards and is working on making one of them a Gibson. I think he is trying for a "full pop" or 200,000.00+ price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Link to the new lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattburnside Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 A local shop has an '85 Goldtop that I fell in love with. They want WAY too much for it. Pissed me off. It's one of the best-playing, best-sounding guitars I've ever laid hands on. AND I DON'T EVEN LIKE GOLDTOPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paladin2019 Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by No Soul sorry, the body isnt accurate. Are you sure? It's flat between the pickups, I thought that was a big sticking point for vintage fans. Originally posted by No Soul and my favorite part about this one is that I bought her from her original owner last year for only 200 dollars. Even in these days of Ebay, there are still fools and those of use foolish enough to hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paladin2019 Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by batotman Link to the new lineup? I'll dig it out later, but there's a scan of an up to date catalogue floating around somewhere. Basically they're doing a lot more high end stuff in the LP Standard price range, including 335 and LP custom types. Most of it is approaching Historic spec - long tenons, nitro finishes, expensive wood etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members math2014 Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Body shape in the non-US-market Tokais is 100% correctomundo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Paladin2019 Are you sure? It's flat between the pickups, I thought that was a big sticking point for vintage fans. on closer look, maybe its just an optical illusion because of the cheveron of the flames, but the deck should be really flat, and there shouldnt be a buldge on the back of the top behind the TOM like there is on modern LPs. Honestly, its neat, but I cant say I honestly care. Bragging rights at best I think the reason I scored mine for so cheap is because as I mentioned it was purchased from the original owner. He bought in (from the city I was born in the same year I was born which is kinda neat to me) under the pretense that it was a cheap substitute, and was under the impression that it wasnt even up to par with an Epiphone. Who am I to argue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joesl8 Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Paladin2019 Here's a pic of my ls200 - a japanese exclusive: Paladin, what finish is that!? I was wondering if it came with the guard and holes or was it attached (looks clean left off). Changed the knobs and pups too as well? Nice man, nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paladin2019 Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by joesl8 Paladin, what finish is that!? I was wondering if it came with the guard and holes or was it attached (looks clean left off). Changed the knobs and pups too as well? Nice man, nice! That's violin finish - tokai code for faded sunburst. It's a standard colour throughout the range. It came without screw holes, but there was a guard and bracket in the case so you could add it if you wanted to. The knobs, pups, electronics and most of the hardware have been changed. Nothing wrong with any of it, but I had more spare money back then and I was out to create my perfect guitar. The pups are Duncan APH-2's but I plan to switch them out for Bareknuckle Mules soon. I'll keep the colour scheme the way it is, I really like the mismatch look. Thanks for the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bobthemerciful Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 Originally posted by math2014 Tokais OWN , here is mine Guy I teach has one exactly like that. Nice guitar, plays better than quite a few of the les pauls I have tried in the last coupla years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratmoto Posted July 12, 2006 Members Share Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by Paladin2019 I'll dig it out later, but there's a scan of an up to date catalogue floating around somewhere.Basically they're doing a lot more high end stuff in the LP Standard price range, including 335 and LP custom types. Most of it is approaching Historic spec - long tenons, nitro finishes, expensive wood etc. You can find the 2006 Tokai Catalogue here. http://www.tokaiguitars.com.au/catalogue.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrtokai Posted July 12, 2006 Members Share Posted July 12, 2006 Here is one of my Tokai's, it's an LC125... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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