Tokai LC60? MIJ? Need help)

[Anonymous]

The volute is something Gibson introduced in the 70s (I think) to try to reduce the risk of neck breakages at the weakest point.

Mike

 

[Mick51]

The volute is something Gibson introduced in the 70s (I think) to try to reduce the risk of neck breakages at the weakest point.

Mike

The experiment proved unsuccessful.

 

[Axchisler]

The volute is something Gibson introduced in the 70s (I think) to try to reduce the risk of neck breakages at the weakest point.

Mike

The experiment proved unsuccessful.

ESP doesn't think so... What do you have that proves otherwise? Show us some broken volute headstocks. :-?

 

[marcusnieman]

Show us some broken volute headstocks. :-?

Volute headstock breaks. It DOES happen:

http://media.photobucket.com/image/broken%20gibson%20headstocks/Billy_Fotodog/1969SGCustom05.jpg

http://theguitardog.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gibson-les-paul-1.jpg

 

[Axchisler]

I didn't say it couldn't happen , that's so disturbing Even more disturbing would be a whole thread about the subject.

 

[Elios]

thx everybody
but still I want to hear your thoughts about the price 'cause that's really important for me)

 

[Elios]

updating)
any ideas about the price?

 

[Axchisler]

Considering one could get a "Fakai" for under $300 US and they are decent guitars, and not plywood... I wouldn't expect much bro. If you like the way it plays and sounds I would suggest keeping it for a backup.