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    Bacchus BLS-600 Les Paul...anyone know about these???

    Hi guys...can anyone fill me on the basic make-up, quality, etc. on the Bacchus BLS-600 Les Paul guitars??? Chinese made, right???
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    What's the going rate for a used Tokai LS85Q?

    What would be a reasonable US dollar value for a used (mint) LS85Q, given that you can get a new LS100Q from Japan for around 1K, plus shipping? Before I make an offer, I want to know what is a reasonable range in which to couch the offer...thanks! :wink:
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    Tokai LS-90 plaintop Les Paul....

    Hi guys, I'm contemplating purchasing a NOS 2008 LS-90 plaintop guitar...anyone own one of these, and can you tell me about the tonal characteristics (generally...I know from guitar to guitar, some may be a bit brighter, some a bit darker)...I'm looking for a not-too-bright Les Paul...something...
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    Tokai SG 75 hardshell case recommendations???

    Hey all you Tokai SG owners (Japanese models)...what are your recommednations on a hardshell case to fit this model? I have a TKL 7826 that is supposed to fit SGs, but mine won't quite fit. I'm assuming that the TKL are made to fit Gibson, and that the Tokai SG is slightly wider on both lower...
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    Looking for an SG 75 in Walnut finish here in the US...

    ....anyone interested in selling? I'm the guy who bought one from Hisashi and it was broken in transit. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this request....Let me know! I just don't think I want to pay $100 again for shipping from outside the US....thanks! 8)
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    Noobie needs help dating guitar from serial number...

    Hi guys...I'm new to the Tokai world and I'd like to determine the date of production on my guitar. I'm getting an RS Guitarworks wiring kit (pots) and they need to know the year in order to determine whether I need long or short shaft pots. The serial number is: 0306126 Thanks for any and...
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    Tokai headstock veneers...can they be purchased from dealer?

    Just bought a used LS-75Q that is a beauty and sounds and plays incredible! It's got significant mods...probably better than any Gibson Les Paul I've ever owned (the count stands around 7 now...mostly custom shop rigs). Only one problem, the headstock is cracked and there are stress lines...
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    Happy Ending to Broken Guitar from Hisashi....

    Hi Gents, Just a quick note for those of you who were tracking my saga of the broken Tokai SG-75 that I ordered from Hisashi right before Christmas.... I contacted Hisashi, and after a few e-mail exchanges of trying to determine what form I needed to send him, I took the guitar back to my...
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    Now that I'm hooked, I need educating - What's best Tokai?

    Okay...I've taken the plunge and just purchased two Tokais...one used LS-75Q and a brand new SG-75 from Hisashi. Neither guitar has made it to me yet, but I'm really looking forward to getting them and seeing what they can do! Where do I go to get the run down on the hierarchy of Tokia Les...
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    Import taxes from Japan...what do they run?

    This is a follow up to a thread that did not yield an answer....what to import taxes run on guitar purchased in Japan and shipped to the U.S. I'm considering buying a couple of these, but I want to know what to expect in customs taxes once it gets to me...BEFORE I BUY! Thanks for any response...
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    Quality of the 2007 MIJ Tokai SG-75?

    I'm currently in the market for an SG, and recently saw one for sale from a Japanese distributor on Ebay and the pictures he posts are really great and the price with shipping would be around $770. Can someone who owns one of these comment on the quality as compared to the Gibson USA and even...
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    2000 LS-75Q....poly or nitro finish?

    Hi guys, Brand new to the forum...I'm looking at buying a used 2000 LS-75Q and have a few questions about the finish and top. I would appreciate help from those of you who know these instruments well.... Three questions: :roll: 1. Is the finish poly or Nitro? 2. How thick is the maple...
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