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This is interesting http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7338060587&indexURL=2#ebayphotohosting . Don?t know if seller (?Hiro?) knows this info from his own research, or if he?s partly copying our old discussions from this forum (he uses same criteria that we emphasised, eg...

Here?s something slightly interesting ? single page advert from 1973, for "Gaban" guitars ? see the earliest Tokai Catalogue in our registry 1973 ? model is shown there as ?FLG-DX750G?, appears to be pretty accurate Les Paul copy with set neck & mini-hums (just like the 1973 Gibson LP Deluxe)...

Here?s something funny, maybe you?d noticed before (I hadn?t) ?1989 Cat. (Registry) shows model STE65 Strat with what looks like a Tele neck/headstock (& description appears to say ?TE neck?), ??STE? presumably meaning ?S?=strat body ?TE?=tele neck, ?how odd :o . Ian.

Nice example of LS80 Reborn (bound frets, double rings, impressed 80 etc.) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7309847677&rd=1 ?. Not cheap, but? :-? . In complete contrast to this one...

This looks like it will be a bargain for someone in UK ? but only 14hours to go (sale has no connection to me) :-? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7304127296&rd=1 Ian.

I don?t think this is a particularly interesting guitar (not to me anyway), but thought you might find the Questions and Answers amusing http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7304904380&rd=1 :lol: Ian.

Here?s a TE50, basic model, of uncertain age, with boogered H-stock, presumably routed for middle pup & drilled for extra switch, now why would anyone pay $950 for that (why would anyone ask $950 for it) :roll: . http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7300992093&rd=1...

Nice enough examples, but bidding seems crazy to me :o . http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=3774984362&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3773324803&rd=1 Ian.

Take a look at the 7okai decals on these two ? do they look the same, or not :o ? Both guitars from very reliable sellers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38083&item=3762315806&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=3763929110&rd=1 Maybe...

Reassuring words & sounds like conscientious trading policy, plus attractive idea to act as your ?long arm in Japan?. So far, so good. But then we come to the price ? 1984 Orville by Gibbo BIN $1590?? Or from his website you can have a nice 1980 Breezy with bound body, also priced at $1590?? :o...

John Peel dies (heart attack, aged 65) ? he was a DJ on UK radio for 40 years (think he worked in the US too). I don?t know much about him, but a lot of people greatly respect him and say he played records that others wouldn?t touch & was more responsible than anyone for giving breaks to...

Well, on another thread here I was just talking to Gainster about Teles, so thought I?d say ? I just got back from seeing/hearing Bill Kirchen at the Bulls Head in Barnes (tiny English ?pub? in smart London suburb), and frankly he was bloody fantastic ? best $12 I ever spent 8) . Don?t know if...

Nice looking early 1980 Love Rock (LS50?), but no bids for some reason - maybe 3-piece top puts buyers off, though it looks to have some nice mild figure. Interesting pups with hex pole-pieces (subject of recent discussion here) ? reliable Japan-based seller says they?re Gotoh Pafs (presumably...

Opportunity here for someone in the US. These very rarely turn up for sale. It?s the price of a Gibbo, but that may mean somebody gets it at or near the opening price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3744761112&indexURL=0#ebayphotohosting. Ian.

I love the natural grained top on this one (despite 3-piece) 8). But is that headstock screwy :o ? Almost looks as if a separate ill-fitting black facia was glued on? Anyone have any thoughts/explanations on that? Not knocking it, just a bit puzzled :-? ...

This may be a good original guitar, but I?m not impressed by his claim that it?s inherently better than a 78 Springy ST80 currently on eBay from Barry (ie ex Loverockeruk);- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3717958717&category=2384 - scroll down to foot of his description to...

Well I?m really very sad about Barry?s disappearance :cry: . He was the main reason I came here in the first place, and I learned a lot from him. I can?t imagine what could possibly have happened :o . As Novosel says; it surely can?t be the childish crap from that SG guy (?Black Sabbath?)...

Guys, Can any of you help me with a rough date for this Tele (ie eBay #3706118192) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3706118192&indexURL=2#ebayphotohosting :o ? It?s mainly the H-stock decal that?s puzzling me - I?ve see that logo before, so I?m sure it?s genuine, but I?ve...

Here?s an interesting looking Tokai on eBay (#2374774831) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2374774831&category=2384 Ian.

Hi Guys, OK, I reckon it gets boring when people keep posting updates saying how wonderful their new Tokai is, but this may be of mild interest - the LS60 arrived yesterday (see ?Solid Bodies??), and it?s beautifully made and sounds excellent etc. etc., except for an alarming fret buzz of truly...