Hi all - I'm new here. I live in Hong Kong and travel to Japan at least once a year (for work). Last year I ordered a CIJ Telecaster from Ishibashi in advance of a trip. It was waiting for me at my hotel when I checked in! Great guitar, great service - all was good with Ishibashi. However this time I am looking for a Tokai, either an LSS175 or LSS80, or perhaps one of their ES guitars. There probably wont be enough time for me to order a Tokai thru Ishibashi and have it ready for me when I arrive in October, so I was considering taking my chances with what's in stock at some of the stores (including Ishibashi) in Ochanomizu.
Japan members, please help with some questions:
Are Tokais usually plentiful in those shops?
Are there particular shops where the Tokai selection might be better?
How much 'negotiating' can be done on price?
I probably wont have time to go anywhere but Ochanomizu - my company's offices are in Otemachi and I will be pretty busy for the 2-3 days I will be there.
Many thanks for help.
Japan members, please help with some questions:
Are Tokais usually plentiful in those shops?
Are there particular shops where the Tokai selection might be better?
How much 'negotiating' can be done on price?
I probably wont have time to go anywhere but Ochanomizu - my company's offices are in Otemachi and I will be pretty busy for the 2-3 days I will be there.
Many thanks for help.