Members Edward Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by Mr_GoodBomb Yeah, but the real hell is finding a lefty amp! You might be joking, but..... the biggest pain i find is when I'm plugged into a bunch of pedals in front of me (either using an amp without a loop, or with the big muff, which i always put in thru the front ewnd, between the guitar and the amp) - the lead is always diagonally across my body. I've seriously considered having the pedals i would be using between guitar and amp rewired to other way around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 Someone said they were made in the same plant. That's wasn't me. I have never seen a Tokai in person, so I can't comment on quality. The MIJ ones are expensive. I am sure the are outsanding quality. the MIJ Tokais differ from the Gibsons only in that they are cellulose not nitro like the US Gibbies - otherwise, they are apparently often more "historically" accurate than a gibson. In Europe, as in Japan, they even have the "correct" Gibson headstock. The only guitar I would really consider putting up against them would be the MIJ Epiphone Elites, also Gibson beaters. I don't know about US standards, but here a very beautiful Tokai LP Std can be had for between just under a half and a half of the cost of a new Gibson. Epi elites, so far, are a little more expnsive - maybe one to two hundred pounds sterling, depending on model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tokai-Guy Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Edward, it's a Korean model.I bought it from a place in Swansea called Hunters Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by Tokai-Guy Edward, it's a Korean model.I bought it from a place in Swansea called Hunters Music. Cool, i might look them up if there aren't any in London. There's so many things i want at the minute and so little cash, but I'm due a bit of a windfall (got a few things to sell - couple of old guitars, old amps, and a diamond engagement ring that was only worn for a few weeks among em, heh), so once i have a nice new guitar amp i can settle with sorted, somethingl ike that could be high up my list. Would be interested to hear how you get on with that guitar.... I'm not too worried if i can't find one in London (or can save a significant chunk by going mail order) - hell, how often can we lefties say that we were able to buy off the peg without having to order in and commit there and then... and Tokais have a rep for good QC.... Interested, though. What were the finish options like? I'd love Pelham blue if i could get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirkster57 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Thanks all for helping to make this thread a success so far. Things are much more relaxed here than on the FDP. Would you all agree? Let's keep it going! kirkster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirkster57 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Dude, Empty your PM mailbox so I can reply to your PM form the other day.kirksterOriginally posted by Derelict King Here's my family:Fender American Standard Strat, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport, G&L Rampage, G&L Invader XL & a Fender DG-10 acoustic.DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirkster57 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 just got an e-mail form my buddy Jason from Drum City Guitarland. He said that the NAMM show was nuts and he has a BUNCH of new lefties coming. I will keep you all posted. DCGL is a very lefty friendly place. kirkster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tokai-Guy Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Edward, I got a Vintage Sun-Burst model. according to Tokai UK, the FB-45 only comes in Vintage Sun-burst and Black.But they boast on there custom-shop page that they will do any guitar, in any colour given three months notice.I dont know if they charge extra for this, but they also say on the same page that they will make any model in Left-Hand for no extra cost, so maybe there would'nt be an up-charge for the different colour? All I do know is that the major companies should take a look at their site, the colour options alone are fantastic!If you dont get one on Charring Cross Road, I dont think you'll get one anywhere else in London, I certainly doubt if you'll get one cheaper off a dealer than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augustin25 Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 just got an e-mail form my buddy Jason from Drum City Guitarland. He said that the NAMM show was nuts and he has a BUNCH of new lefties coming. I will keep you all posted. DCGL is a very lefty friendly place.kirkster Good to hear; I've always been impressed by their lefty-friendliness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by arnoldziffle Detox, what kind of guitar are you selling? Sorry for not getting back until now. I'm selling this. Don't want to do it, but I need a new bass right quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derelict King Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 Dude, Empty your PM mailbox so I can reply to your PM form the other day.kirkster Sorry about that. It's cleared now. DK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 Thanks all for helping to make this thread a success so far. Things are much more relaxed here than on the FDP. Would you all agree?Let's keep it going!kirkster Yow! Ya hit a nerve there, mentioning the FDP. Not that I was ever a member there, but it reminds me of my late, lamented Tele , which was ruined by a local music store when I took it in for a routine neck adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brendan Posted January 24, 2005 Members Share Posted January 24, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 Thanks all for helping to make this thread a success so far. Things are much more relaxed here than on the FDP. Would you all agree?Let's keep it going!kirkster FDP is going to full "pay to play" system where you must pay money to post. Take a look at your "edit registration" link and at the bottom you'll see :"Your posting priveledges expire on...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rico Posted January 25, 2005 Members Share Posted January 25, 2005 Originally posted by Edward the MIJ Tokais differ from the Gibsons only in that they are cellulose not nitro like the US Gibbies - otherwise, they are apparently often more "historically" accurate than a gibson. In Europe, as in Japan, they even have the "correct" Gibson headstock. The only guitar I would really consider putting up against them would be the MIJ Epiphone Elites, also Gibson beaters.Is that soooooo.....Well that explains why these are not available for our American friends.what about the Korean made Tokais then? According to Tokai Bob the only difference is that the MIJ have more expensive wood, like Japanese Mahogany or Maple. Would that explain a 100% price difference? What about the pickups, hardware and general construction like fretwork, bindings etc?hear you later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rico Posted January 25, 2005 Members Share Posted January 25, 2005 Originally posted by kirkster57 Thanks all for helping to make this thread a success so far. Things are much more relaxed here than on the FDP. Would you all agree? Let's keep it going! kirkster Kirkster, I just gotta get used to all these buttons, options asf, but this thread has got a cool vibe and it's thanks to you for starting it, and being a fine coach!!!Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brikus Posted January 25, 2005 Members Share Posted January 25, 2005 I think I'd share these IMO nice pics of this IMO nice guitar (mine.. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Edward Posted January 25, 2005 Members Share Posted January 25, 2005 Originally posted by Tokai-Guy Edward, I got a Vintage Sun-Burst model. according to Tokai UK, the FB-45 only comes in Vintage Sun-burst and Black.But they boast on there custom-shop page that they will do any guitar, in any colour given three months notice.I dont know if they charge extra for this, but they also say on the same page that they will make any model in Left-Hand for no extra cost, so maybe there would'nt be an up-charge for the different colour? All I do know is that the major companies should take a look at their site, the colour options alone are fantastic!If you dont get one on Charring Cross Road, I dont think you'll get one anywhere else in London, I certainly doubt if you'll get one cheaper off a dealer than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted January 25, 2005 Members Share Posted January 25, 2005 Originally posted by Rico Originally posted by Edward the MIJ Tokais differ from the Gibsons only in that they are cellulose not nitro like the US Gibbies - otherwise, they are apparently often more "historically" accurate than a gibson. In Europe, as in Japan, they even have the "correct" Gibson headstock. The only guitar I would really consider putting up against them would be the MIJ Epiphone Elites, also Gibson beaters. Is that soooooo.....Well that explains why these are not available for our American friends. what about the Korean made Tokais then? According to Tokai Bob the only difference is that the MIJ have more expensive wood, like Japanese Mahogany or Maple. Would that explain a 100% price difference? What about the pickups, hardware and general construction like fretwork, bindings etc? hear you later... Yeah, I'm not certain of the exact differences between MIJ and Korea Tokai, as I've not had the chance to back to back to any extent. The MIJ pups and things are certainly different, different electronics.... though i suspect much like MIM and US Fender, it's down to taste to quite some degree whether the price gap is worth it. I'm sure the same Epi to Gibby law of diminishing returns applies - I guess the difference is that the MIJ tokai stuff still comes out at a price that I would be prepared to consider paying for a great guitar, whereas the Gibbys are beyond what i could (or would) stretch to, especially given the competition.The Japanese range, at least as far as i can see from what reaches the UK, is more select than the Korean one, concentrating more on the most popular gibby designs - LP, SG, and semies. The Korean operation seems to run the full gamut including Firebirds and the rest - Fenders I think are all over. (It's actually not easy to tell fvrom the website what is built where). I've not researched the Korean LP copies fully, though AFAIK they can have laminate tops, that sort of thing (a la Epi). I'm sure i remember reading the spec is different on a number of Korean guitars as well - some are nato not mahongany, or have a maple neck or an alder body or whatever instead of mahogany, whereas the Japanese stuff is built exactly to the "correct" design. Not that that alone would make the Koreans any lesser of a guitar, just different. I doubt the Koreans could be beaten for the price - just a more cost-effective built with less expensive parts (and labour, obviously). The Tokai MIK SG - can't remember the model number, think it's the SG-60, but basically it's the small-pickguard early SG design - sells in the UK for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tokai-Guy Posted January 26, 2005 Members Share Posted January 26, 2005 Anyone seen this newbie from Agile? I picked the link off the Fender-Forum.Silver 335 clone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scratch Posted January 27, 2005 Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 Whoops.... Looks like the FDP DOB has hit your post linking to this thread Kirkster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirkster57 Posted January 27, 2005 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 It took them this long?...I haven't got the boot yet. They don't have what I did covered in theri rules. I ws very careful of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brikus Posted January 27, 2005 Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 I warmly recommend to you guys to take a look at the 'in store' page of the Carvin website. Lotsa eye-candy there, including LH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirkster57 Posted January 27, 2005 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 I happen to own a Carvin CT6M - Fine guitar Originally posted by brikus I warmly recommend to you guys to take a look at the 'in store' page of the Carvin website. Lotsa eye-candy there, including LH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scratch Posted January 27, 2005 Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 That's a beauty, the inlays look spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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