Differences between Tokai and Fender's
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Even though the mex classic series are ok (not the mex standard!) I prefer a Tokai. I 've tried a few mex models and hasn't been impressed. One of them was a vintage player, one of the most expensive mex models and it was not a good guitar. I paid less than half the price for a new japanese 2002 AST-50 Tokai and it's definitely a better guitar. On the vintage player the neck fitted poorly into the neck pocket for example (pocket too wide). Acoustically the Tokai beat it hands down, the tone and sustain is excellent. There are a few things that could be improved on the Tokai like the pickup switch but that's inexpensive.
Since Tokai have stopped manufacturing Fender models it can be hard to find a new one but they are still out there. Otherwise you'll have to find a used one.
There's also another alternative, the new japanese Fender strats, but you'll have to import one yourself if you want one. Most models are probably made by Tokai today and are very good. I would not consider the cheapest standard model even though they are quite good. I've owned a very nice 1995 standard but the vintage style models are better.
Mike
Since Tokai have stopped manufacturing Fender models it can be hard to find a new one but they are still out there. Otherwise you'll have to find a used one.
There's also another alternative, the new japanese Fender strats, but you'll have to import one yourself if you want one. Most models are probably made by Tokai today and are very good. I would not consider the cheapest standard model even though they are quite good. I've owned a very nice 1995 standard but the vintage style models are better.
Mike
Applepie said:... I would rather prefer a vintage one
But, thanks for the answer!
Then try to find an early Goldstar Sound (1984-) or a late Springy Sound (81-83). It doesn't get much better than that! Models from ST/TST-50 and upwards are all very good (look for Kluson type tuners, vintage type trem with steel sustain block (many "50" models have it and all better models as far as I know)). Most common are the ST/TST-50 models.
Mike
