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Thanks for that link Sigmania, very interesting. Thanks for your thoughts too, Guitar Hiro. Assuming the guitar will indeed likely have hybrid screw/posts, I think I'll leave things be.

Thanks, Emiel.

A while ago I bought some metric sized 38mm bridge studs to perform the so-called 'mapleflame mod' on my 1980 Tokai Reborn Old. Figured maybe I ought to get on with it... but then wondered if anyone else has done it with their older Tokai Reborn/Love Rock guitars? On a Gibson, replacing the...

Pyjamas? Never heard of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt0lEEI0m6M

I have no information for you on the Tokai's, but I know where there's a 70's Greco: http://www.realguitars.com.au/sales/index.php?productID=159 Also in the last 24 months this place http://www.musicswopshop.com.au have had in a Tokai, Ibanez and two Burny Explorers, and currently have an Ibby...

OK, I got 3mm bolts instead of grub screws and they work fine with the tailpiece. However that's not the actual problem... I really need a compensated wraparound tailpiece or adjustable tailpiece, cos adjusting the bolts on the plain tailpiece just makes the flat intonation flatter!

There you go. 2005! (Yes, mine was impressed, 7-digit)

I went from the first two numbers of the serial number: 05 = 2005

70s Ibanez's had 3-screw TRC's as well, even the sought-after Flying V and Explorer copies. My '77 Ibanez (possibly a refurbished Greco) has a 3 screw TRC and is second to nobody's guitar in playability and tone.

Hi folks, Long time lurker, I finally have good reason to post, this arrived in the mail yesterday: An absolutely rocking guitar, so dynamic and versatile. I wonder if anyone can help me ascertain what the model number is? It's a 2005 with a 3-piece body, certainly more subtle joins...

That is gorgeous! If I had the cash...

I notice it has the 'correct' headstock - I think 600 series are Ginsob style and 500 series are Yamaha style (ugly on a LP type guitar IMO).

... except for the 1981 Tokai LP Custom I found in Australia that also has a bound headstock but no inlay I would have agreed with you.

Cimar was a cheapy 80's Ibanez off-brand, not very playable next to the Ibby's. AFAIK, not related to Tokai at all.

According to the website, the pickups are "Goto PAF S stamped pickup, Rear 59B" Gotoh neck and Seymour Duncan 59 in the bridge? I thought the 'Les Paul' logo was a later addition. I suggested it to the shop staff, who said no, it's original. i ran my thumb over it and figure that if it...

Fantastic info, thanks Mick. It's selling at $1400 Australian, I'd love to pick up an LS for $800 - $1000 if I could. Played a couple of new LS's yesterday and they were very nice, not quite as nice as the older guitar mentioned above though. Any pointers would be welcome.

Hi guys, long time lurker, looking to purchase my first Tokai this year. I found this in a local store: http://www.japanvintageguitars.com/images/large/Tokai%20special%20edition.jpg It plays like a dream. They say it's a 1981 and that the 'Les Paul' is authentic, I'm not so sure. Can anyone...