Ochanomizu
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Can someone update us on the new/current Tokai Junior and Special models available and what is the highest end model you can get?
I'm seeing some listings for Tokai TJ122 models which look great, though they have a 2 piece body and from pics don't look as well built as a TJ83. There are $10k guitars with 2 piece bodies so it's not a deal breaker, but I'm looking for the best model they make that is Made in Japan.
I've been looking for the right TJ83 (has 1 piece body) so I could inquire about neck thickness. I've realized need a thick neck .90 at 1st fret and 1" at 12th fret, which many clones of '59 and earlier LP/Special/Jr guitars have.
TJ122 on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokai-TJ122-SYW/265040331018
For reference, here's an old listing for a TJ83, which looks to be better made than the TJ122 above.
https://reverb.com/item/546578-ultra-rare-2014-tokai-japan-tv-yellow-les-paul-junior-double-cut-tokai-case-top-shelf-upgrades
SPECIALS
This special looks great and is MIJ but since it's a 1960, I'm guessing is a thin neck.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokai-Custom-Shop-1960-Les-Paul-Special-Double-Cut-New/202547802029
I'm seeing some listings for Tokai TJ122 models which look great, though they have a 2 piece body and from pics don't look as well built as a TJ83. There are $10k guitars with 2 piece bodies so it's not a deal breaker, but I'm looking for the best model they make that is Made in Japan.
I've been looking for the right TJ83 (has 1 piece body) so I could inquire about neck thickness. I've realized need a thick neck .90 at 1st fret and 1" at 12th fret, which many clones of '59 and earlier LP/Special/Jr guitars have.
TJ122 on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokai-TJ122-SYW/265040331018
For reference, here's an old listing for a TJ83, which looks to be better made than the TJ122 above.
https://reverb.com/item/546578-ultra-rare-2014-tokai-japan-tv-yellow-les-paul-junior-double-cut-tokai-case-top-shelf-upgrades
SPECIALS
This special looks great and is MIJ but since it's a 1960, I'm guessing is a thin neck.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokai-Custom-Shop-1960-Les-Paul-Special-Double-Cut-New/202547802029