chuckyz2, me too.I love those brown cases
Yes, you are certainly right. It was miraculous for me to be able to get two rare brown cases in a very short period of time. It's like being pulled.I was just collected catalog shots for ST cases and was surprised at how short lived they were in general.
None (ST) in catalogs after 1985.
TOKAI Strat Cases
So any non- LP Tokai cases are rare as it turns out....
You are too kind. I am not going to hold my breath though. Like you said, yours is the only one you have seen ever in your several decades of interest in Tokai guitars. I will settle for the black case. I am probably crazy, but I seriously believe these old Tokais are going to be worth a lot in the future. That old wood will never again be available. Kind of like the original Gibson LP and ES Guitars. Just not as extreme. And then so will be the cases and case candy. The excellence of these guitars have already gained a lot and their prices are rapidly going up. But let's keep that between us. : ) I hope to own a LS-150 or LS-200 someday. before they are out of reach.chuckyz2, me too.
I hope you find a Brown case for your exceptional ES150.
If I find it in the Japan market, I'll let you know right away.
I think your prediction that vintage Tokai up to the early 1980s will eventually rise in price is correct. In fact, the price is still rising.You are too kind. I am not going to hold my breath though. Like you said, yours is the only one you have seen ever in your several decades of interest in Tokai guitars. I will settle for the black case. I am probably crazy, but I seriously believe these old Tokais are going to be worth a lot in the future. That old wood will never again be available. Kind of like the original Gibson LP and ES Guitars. Just not as extreme. And then so will be the cases and case candy. The excellence of these guitars have already gained a lot and their prices are rapidly going up. But let's keep that between us. : ) I hope to own a LS-150 or LS-200 someday. before they are out of reach.
I never played a real vintage ES, But mine plays and sounds amazing. It is very lively and resonant. The feedback/feel when turned up is amazing when you are the right distance from the amp. The neck is a little sticky. I like worn or sanded necks. But since this one is Cashew and a rare beast, I am not going to sand it. I want to though, because it is mine and I play it. : (I think your prediction that vintage Tokai up to the early 1980s will eventually rise in price is correct. In fact, the price is still rising.
I also think that the wood of that time was selected and made over time.
I played the 1981 ES100RN again today and I feel that the stiffness of the very thick mahogany neck is great and affects the tone. It feels a "solid feel" similar to a vintage Gibson mahogany neck in your hand.
Maybe consider selling it and getting what you want rather than altering a rare guitar?I like worn or sanded necks. But since this one is Cashew and a rare beast, I am not going to sand it. I want to though, because it is mine and I play it. : (
He said, "I play it". That's all, his answer.What are your thoughts about him sanding the neck on one of the few guitars that Tokai made with a cashew finish?
If he doesn’t like the feel of it then maybe consider something else. That’s all I’m saying.
We’ve all bought and sold many, many guitars. If you’re not bonding with it pass it along.
I’m getting the impression he bought it on line and didn’t know how that finish would feel. Nothing wrong with that. I have a TE120 with a cashew finish. It is a little more tacky than nitro.
More fish in the sea.
But I wouldn’t change it irreversibly. The next person will probably have different thoughts about it.
Rare guitar. And gorgeous.
Lol. You didn't read my post very carefully. I said, "I am not going to sand it." Don't panic. I know what I have. I do want to sand it to make it feel better and more what I am used to, but I am not going to do it. I'm not even going to hit with scotchbrite or steel wool.Maybe consider selling it and getting what you want rather than altering a rare guitar?
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