FedEx just dropped this gal off on my front porch. My first Tokai. I've been looking for one for quite some time and never found the right one at the right price. Found this LS196 EF-VF up for auction. Even though it was listed as new I figured it was (and expected it to be) used since it wasn't coming from an authorized dealer or manufacturer. I recall this EXACT same guitar (same serial number... same guitar) being posted last Summer on Reverb for $1,800 with $180 S&H from an authorized dealer in Spain. I remember bookmarking it. Loved it then. Couldn't justify the price and was sad when I saw it go. I got it with the leather-bound hardshell Tokai case shipped for $1,400. It seemed like a good deal. I pulled it out of the box, opened the case and realized this thing has probably never been played... still had the protective plastic on both pickups and the pickguard. I tuned it up and plugged in it and wow... I'm in love! 9 lbs 2 oz right on the nose. Feels amazing. Sounds fantastic. Taking it to my luthier for a proper setup tomorrow.
How did I do for my first Tokai? Did I do alright?
How did I do for my first Tokai? Did I do alright?