Search results

Tokai Forum

Help Support Tokai Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. guitar hiro

    These Tokai Gold Tops are Having Babies ..... WTF?

    at least FOUR of these currently offered which to me doesn't seem 'rare' ....... and none of them are 'moving' ........ https://reverb.com/item/75805259-1981-tokai-ls-75-ag-all-gold https://reverb.com/item/80700912-tokai-love-rock-ls-70-1981-gold...
  2. guitar hiro

    Withdrawn RARE 2011 Bacchus BLP-CTM CR w/Bigsby

    I am offering this rare 2011 Bacchus Classic Series BLP-CTM CR w/Bigsby The Bacchus Classic Series BLP-CTM examples are fairly rare but the very few that that were made with a factory installed Bigsby B7, as this example, are very difficult to locate. Naturally this example never had stop...
  3. guitar hiro

    Greco 'Double Trick'ed = Yet Another MIJ 'Curve Ball'

    So, I'm searching my parts bins looking for a pickup set to put into my Bacchus BLP-STD FM Relic as I had taken out the Dry Z set that I sold on Reverb a year ago that was in the guitar. I wanted a pickup set with covers that matched the patina on the hardware that is already on the Bacchus. I...
  4. guitar hiro

    Vintage Tokai LS = Brazilian Rosewood or not?

    I have seen over the years where some 'sellers' are offering vintage Tokai LS examples with what is claimed to be "Brazilian" rosewood fingerboards. These are typically examples that are claimed to be LS-150 and LS-200. So, my question is, is there any documentation, catalog info, anything...
  5. guitar hiro

    Momose MLC1-STD = These Rarely Show Up

    Momose Les Paul Custom type currently on Yahoo Japan auction, these never show up and looks like this one may have been custom ordered with certain hardware upgrades and other spec upgrades. Nice looking, quite rare example and with the upgrades possibly an Aska factory one off...
  6. guitar hiro

    Lefty is at it Again

    the 'unknown wood shop ninja' lefty is at it again; some awesome hand made 'one off' wonderland stuff here ...... and PLEASE .... no one here tell me that top looks like any type of Mahogany :mad: Handmade Les Paul Korina 1PU Aged Replica 3.6... - Yahoo!オークション
  7. guitar hiro

    Korina Les Paul Special w/Flame top and FEB on YJ

    I can vouch for this luthiers work as I own two build examples; he certainly knows his stuff https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r1110877872 The above example is advertised at 4.2 kg so, I won't be bidding as that is too heavy for my tastes in LP Specials. My current favorite LP...
  8. guitar hiro

    Bacchus BFT-58K (Futura) on Yahoo Japan

    saw this now quite rare and very seldom seen circa 1998/2000 Bacchus BFT-58K on Yahoo Japan. This example doesn't have the 2 piece/center line seam neck as the earlier versions in the 100*** serial range have. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o1109950759 I have a hog version...
  9. guitar hiro

    Michael Schenker 2023 = WOW, this guy is on FIRE !!!!

    first time I saw MS was in 1978 with UFO opening for Rush and that evening MS was in prime form, no doubt. last time I saw MS was in March, 2018 and he was not quite as up to snuff as some previous shows I had seen but he was still 'the man' I saw this video tonight from 2023 in Germany and...
  10. guitar hiro

    1984 Greco EG59-45 = bottom of the EG line

    all outta Grecos for some time so, I thought I would grab this bottom of the EG line EG59-45 EB all black :) all original, all solid and amazingly just a hair over 8 lb. o_O gotta love that top carve :cool: I think this one may be a lot of fun ....... we'll see
  11. guitar hiro

    Withdrawn 2000 Tokai LS-320 VF & original case

    I am offering for sale a stellar example 2000 Tokai Love Rock LS-320 VF and original case. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and it is pretty much in the same condition now as when I purchased it. Since I have owned this LS-320 for such a long time I'm in no particular hurry to part...
  12. guitar hiro

    Greco EG Mint Collection 1982 v 1984 manufacturer question

    I was hoping some here with more knowledge on the issue could chime in. My question is does anyone know if the Greco EG series guitars from 1982 and from 1984 were made by the same manufacturer or were they made by different companies? Thanks folks :)
  13. guitar hiro

    Incoming - 2011 Bacchus BLP-CTM near mint condition

    I own a 2011 BLP-STD FM Relic just 60 serial number digits earlier than this BLP-CTM. This BLP-CTM is in near mint condition. :D Currently has after market pickups but it comes with the original pickups Near mint, all hog with Ebony board and a Bigsby :D
  14. guitar hiro

    What was Your Favorite MIJ Purchase of 2022?

    Post your favorite MIJ purchase of 2022. Whatever brand, style, etc. folks wanna hear about and see your favorite MIJ purchase of 2022. OK; post 'em folks. I will get things started. I purchased five MIJs this year and this one is easily my favorite; a copy of a '63 :confused: Korina Explorer...
  15. guitar hiro

    Split Head Stock Explorer Junior - One Off Hand Made Custom Design

    Recently acquired this Explorer Junior, a one off hand made custom design produced by a Japanese luthier that produces Gibsonesque designs. This luthier's one off custom builds typically feature HUGE necks unlike anything out there; exceptionally HUGE necks. This Explorer Junior features a...
  16. guitar hiro

    Vintage Series era BLC-140 and BLJ-59V

    Recently received a couple of Bacchus Vintage Series era guitars BLC-140 WH circa 1998 serial # range 1005** This is my first BLC-140. Specs are Mahogany body & neck with Ebony fingerboard. This one has been a bit abused and dirty but nothing terrible; all of the bindings are fully intact. The...
  17. guitar hiro

    Unknown Les Paul Reborn on Yahoo Japan

    this Tokai Les Paul Reborn was on Yahoo Japan; bidding ended at 331,000 yen or just a bit under $2,300 USD. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p1067768380 weird thing about this one is it has FEB but it also has a 2 piece body back which those two specs typically are never seen...
  18. guitar hiro

    58/63 Explorer copy ?

    I purchased a hand made Korina Explorer copy on April 29. Yesterday I located a Guitar Player magazine article from 4 days ago that is showing a 1958 Gibson Explorer that was sold as 'new' in 1963. https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/the-1963-gibson-explorer-from-the-50s Strange thing is my...
  19. guitar hiro

    Momose MES - Anyone have experience with these?

    I have been looking for a Momose MES for years but they typically get snapped up really quick when offered. Finally located one that was available and pulled the trigger; hopefully I like it when it shows up. https://www.deviser.co.jp/products/mes1-bp-nj When I inquired about the MES I...
  20. guitar hiro

    1981 Greco EGF-1800 on YJ

    did anyone see that 1981Greco EGF-1800 on Yahoo Japan that SOLD for 1,091,000 yen? :o Wowza That is $9,741 USD at current conversion rate. Someone got some deep pockets. :lol:
Back
Top