Where to get a Tokai LP, plaintop with open book headstock

[Ratae Corieltauvorum]

I know most of the best places for Edwards, Grecos etc, but can anybody point me to the best sellers for Tokais?
I'm looking for a LP, preferably a honey or violin burst with a plaintop and open book headstock....know ye of such a beast?

 

[4nkam]

I'm looking for pretty much the same too. did you checkout http://richtonemusic.co.uk/ ?

 

[ACY]

Hi!
What do you mean when saying "best seller"? Talking bout the cheapest price, or best quality?

Looking for LS135, or looking for LS80?

nice day, "ACY"

 

[joukov]

New Tokais without the "British dimple" in the headstock: http://www.musamaailma.fi/epages/musa.axl/?ObjectPath=/Shops/musa/Categories/sahkokit/tokai

 

[Ratae Corieltauvorum]

Hi!
What do you mean when saying "best seller"? Talking bout the cheapest price, or best quality?

Looking for LS135, or looking for LS80?

nice day, "ACY"

The 135 is the one with the R8 specs yes ACY? I can't find much details on this guitar. The 80 is a poly finish?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

I'd suggest to be patient and to stay in this forum. It's easy to get a Tokai branded guitar nowadays (most of them are MIK or MIC).

However, to get a real one you should read, learn and watch.

Cheers! Rupert

 

[ACY]

Hi!
LS135:
■SPECIFICATIONS
■Body : Maple 2 PiecesTop, Mahogany 1Piece Back
■Neck : Mahogany 1Piece
■Set-Neck Deep Joint, Head Angle 18゜
■Bridge : HLS-VB (Brass Saddle)
■Tail Piece : HLS-VT (Aluminum)
■Tuners : GOTOH SD90-SL
■Pickups : PAF-Vintage MK2 x 2 (Made in Japan)
■Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3Way Toggle SW
■Volume Pot : CTS
■Switch : Switchcraft
■Condenser : Sprague Orange Drop
■Jack : Switchcraft
■Finish : Lacquer Finish
■Body Color : CS, VF, BS, GT

LS80:
■BODY:Maple Two Pieces Top/Mahogany Back
■NECK:Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck
■FINGERBOARD:Rosewood
■BRIDGE:LS-VB Bridge/LS-VT Tailpiece
■PICKUPSAF-Vintage MK3?2
■CONTROLS:2V/2T/3way-SW
■COLOR:CS/VF/BS

CYA, "ACY"

 

[Ratae Corieltauvorum]

Hi!
LS135:
■SPECIFICATIONS
■Body : Maple 2 PiecesTop, Mahogany 1Piece Back
■Neck : Mahogany 1Piece
■Set-Neck Deep Joint, Head Angle 18゜
■Bridge : HLS-VB (Brass Saddle)
■Tail Piece : HLS-VT (Aluminum)
■Tuners : GOTOH SD90-SL
■Pickups : PAF-Vintage MK2 x 2 (Made in Japan)
■Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3Way Toggle SW
■Volume Pot : CTS
■Switch : Switchcraft
■Condenser : Sprague Orange Drop
■Jack : Switchcraft
■Finish : Lacquer Finish
■Body Color : CS, VF, BS, GT

LS80:
■BODY:Maple Two Pieces Top/Mahogany Back
■NECK:Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck
■FINGERBOARD:Rosewood
■BRIDGE:LS-VB Bridge/LS-VT Tailpiece
■PICKUPSAF-Vintage MK3?2
■CONTROLS:2V/2T/3way-SW
■COLOR:CS/VF/BS

CYA, "ACY"

Yes, think it was Roger who recommended the 135...is the 80 poly tho?

 

[Ratae Corieltauvorum]

I'd suggest to be patient and to stay in this forum. It's easy to get a Tokai branded guitar nowadays (most of them are MIK or MIC).

However, to get a real one you should read, learn and watch.

Cheers! Rupert

Thanks Rupert, been around for a few years, so I know all the MIKs and MICs, thanks for the "heads up" tho

 

[hawkeye2u]

My LS80-F (98) is Poly finish
Beautiful guitar, never part with it, looking for more TOKAIS!!

I actually like the poly since it's not so easy to harm with cheap polishers, cleaners etc
Repairing poly or nitro (small dints etc) is basically done the same, however nitro polishes out better after a repair as the poly semes to give a slight haze even after polishing, maybe I havn't given it a good dose of elbow grease LOL