Hi all,
I am going to order a Tokai MIJ guitar or two from Ishibashi this week (I live in the USA), but I also am interested in a FV style. Ishiashi only seem to sell the MIJ, and the Japanese Tokai FVs are all bolt on Necks. The Korean ones are set neck, which I perfer. Also, it seems the Korean ones have wider color choices.
Having played some Korean Tokais, while very picky, I am comfortable with the quality (find it VASTLY superior to Epiphone) and would like to buy one. I know I can order them though the UK, where there are plenty in stock from reputable dealers...but it does seem silly to buy one from there, and pay extra just to have it shipped a second time over the ocean.
Anyone know of a store in Japan, or Korean (or anywhere else) where I can buy Korean Tokais, ideally with EMS shipping?
For the record, I'm not just being cheap. I play professionally, and already own many expensive Gibs, Martins, and Fenders. I just would like a few other classic styles partly for show, and partly to not have to carry intsruments with me all the time. Want to just be able to leave some in various locations (rehearsal, studio, home, etc.)
Thanks very much for any insight.
I am going to order a Tokai MIJ guitar or two from Ishibashi this week (I live in the USA), but I also am interested in a FV style. Ishiashi only seem to sell the MIJ, and the Japanese Tokai FVs are all bolt on Necks. The Korean ones are set neck, which I perfer. Also, it seems the Korean ones have wider color choices.
Having played some Korean Tokais, while very picky, I am comfortable with the quality (find it VASTLY superior to Epiphone) and would like to buy one. I know I can order them though the UK, where there are plenty in stock from reputable dealers...but it does seem silly to buy one from there, and pay extra just to have it shipped a second time over the ocean.
Anyone know of a store in Japan, or Korean (or anywhere else) where I can buy Korean Tokais, ideally with EMS shipping?
For the record, I'm not just being cheap. I play professionally, and already own many expensive Gibs, Martins, and Fenders. I just would like a few other classic styles partly for show, and partly to not have to carry intsruments with me all the time. Want to just be able to leave some in various locations (rehearsal, studio, home, etc.)
Thanks very much for any insight.