I love SG's.
I have known about Tokai for years. I have heard that the newer Korean made SG's are not as good as the older Japanese ones. Is this true?
I have recently become aware of Greco, Burny and Orville (by Gibson). I do know that Grecos predate Orvilles as they came from the same factory in Japan.
My questions are:
1) In terms of quality, which was better: Greco or Burny? What are the differences?
2) How do early Tokais compare to either of those brands?
3) How do early Orvilles campare to the Tokais Grecos and Burnys?
4) And finally: although there is much information about the Tokais and Orvilles online, I cannot find anything on the Grecos and Burnys. Is there a catalog somewhere? What materials did they make their guitars from? Were they "exact" copies of Gibsons (ex: solid mahogany bodies, rosewood boards, etc) or did certain models "cut corners"?
Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
I have known about Tokai for years. I have heard that the newer Korean made SG's are not as good as the older Japanese ones. Is this true?
I have recently become aware of Greco, Burny and Orville (by Gibson). I do know that Grecos predate Orvilles as they came from the same factory in Japan.
My questions are:
1) In terms of quality, which was better: Greco or Burny? What are the differences?
2) How do early Tokais compare to either of those brands?
3) How do early Orvilles campare to the Tokais Grecos and Burnys?
4) And finally: although there is much information about the Tokais and Orvilles online, I cannot find anything on the Grecos and Burnys. Is there a catalog somewhere? What materials did they make their guitars from? Were they "exact" copies of Gibsons (ex: solid mahogany bodies, rosewood boards, etc) or did certain models "cut corners"?
Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.