Concluding:
Orville's were made.
Some say here, some say there. There is a load of speculations and hersay. Most of it is unconfirmed, heard from someone who heard from someone who knew something from someone.
All BS. Nothing for sure.
Stop wasting your time writting about it like you know...
Hi:
What about those Orvilles?
I am a little confused.
Some say they were all made in Japan and are great quality, while others say Kxxx were made in Korea and are of inferior quality.
If they are Korean, what is inferior? (hardware, paint, workmanship)?
Where is your knowledge coming from...
The recently listed Erlewine Automatic is a fake. I have contacted Mark Erlewine and according to him, it is Korean IMC copy refinished.
Listing #: 230071516449 by Seller: gbro62 .
Here is the copy of e-mail received from Mr. Erlewine:
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This is a Korean built copy (Mid 1980s) from the IMC...
Tokai F-65 Super Edition Professional. Made in Japan in 1986. Black with chrome hardware. Locking tremolo, 2 humbuckers. Great sound, great quality. Comes with custom made hard case.
Pictures available upon request.
All that for $300 and cost of stamps, or pick it up in person.
Reasonable...
I purchased just recently 1985 Tokai Super Edition F-55 or F-65. Where can I find out information about it? Any, and all the information available, including schematics, materials used, availability of parts, serial numbers info, value etc.?
Thanks.