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    Seller'r remorse ES-115-CM BB

    Hi, it's been a long time since I've been wrtiting here. Anyone familiar with the: I bought a guitar in 2012, sold it after just a month or so and have been kicking myself ever since. Well not constantly, but every now and then. It was probably a dealer special run. A black 63' (small block)...
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    NGD LC-60M

    I just picked this odd lady up from customs, pics to follow: 0101417 inkie serial, 60 sticker underneath. 1980 specs (empty headstock, just Tokai mop inlay). 14 deg headstock, volute, 2p body, beautiful top, fret nibs(!) cherry burst (not clown). The pickups have hex screws like I saw them...
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    Fretboard Inalys re-glue

    Folks, for the first time in all those years of guitar playing I have two trapezoid inlays coming loose at one edge. Any recommendations for the fix? Do I have to yank the entire thing out? What glue to use? thx
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    Greco Custom whoa! Headstock

    This looks awesome, what do the pundits say? http://www.ebay.de/itm/1990-Greco-EG-600-LP-Custom-Arctic-White-Guitar-MIJ-/321327734167?pt=Guitar&hash=item4ad0a01d97
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    A 2008 ES-145 would be now????

    An ES-155?? Lacquer finish, is it the neck long tenon, MK II pickups then? The one I am looking at (finish?) crack at the heel-cap / neck-body joint and some more scars, hard to tell if it is only finish.... Well, well, well. Any info appreciated on the model specs. Thank you folks! G
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    LS-50 inked serial

    Hi I am looking at a LS-50 (oval 50 sticker), inked 7-digit number. 3p plaintop. Single ring tuners. Uncovered Creme pickups. Serial starts 01. When could this possibly have been made? Color is cherry burst. Headstock "Love Rock Model". THX Gordon
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    Les Paul Reborn LS-50

    Hi i am looking into buying one. Seller says it is a 1980 LS-50. Headstock says les Paul reborn allright. Can anyone fill me in on the specs please. Looks like a 3p top. I don't see anything stamped in the fretboard (like a 50). Is that okay? THX folks Gordon
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    Epiphone SG-70 pups?

    Hi, I just got me a nice ebony SG-70 Epiphone Japan. It is very lightweight (2,8kgs) and plays great. Restrung with .10s, neck adjustment, one helluva guitar. Will be used as backup for gigs mainly. It seems the electronics compartment has never been opened, so all original. The pickups have...
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    Spot the Tokai

    http://youtu.be/nhHop1JaLXo
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    Tokai TLS, no serial, "Heritage series"(sic) engra

    back of headstock. Anynone know what this is? So many things to know, so little cash to spend....
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    No brainer question LS 120

    Hi guys, Wtb a 2003 LS-120F Can u help me on specs? Nitro? Alu-tail? Solid Top? What pups? Thank u Gordon
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    Fakai?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokai-Love-Rock-Gold-Top-High-Quality-Japanese-P90-LP-Style-Guitar-Great-Shape-/251149934753?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a79b3e0a1#ht_500wt_1187 Weird body shape, looks like a Dillion to me
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    close: WTB MK2 Bridge Pickup or Set

    Hi, I am looking for a Gotoh made MK2 bridge pickup possibly labeled LP-F. Or a complete set as well if someone wants to part with both. Thx Gordon
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    Engraved 2001 Serial but no "Made in Japan" legit?

    Hi I am looking at a 2001 Tokai LS-60 (or is it?) it has a 7 digit engraved serial, starting with 01 but no "Made in Japan" printed anywhere. In the neck pickup cavity, there is a small rectangular area with no paint on it. Pencil-written is 3-17 and below LS-60-GT. It is a greenish gold top...
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    Greco Rock Spirits

    Hi I came across '56 model Greco (2 x P90s Goldtop). Headstock says "Rock Spirits", inked serial, set neck, 1990s made. Were these entry level guitars, can anyone share some wisdom? THX!
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    Any luthier experience here on repairing a trussrod?

    I keep looking at a Greco EG-500 located in Japan. Seller says the neck is warped inwards and the trussrod is at the end. It is a very inexpensive offering (? 27.000), open o Greco logo, inked serial, plaintop burst. Anyone here knows if this repair can be done at reasonable cost? I have...
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    anyone seen pickups like that before

    My latest buy, the ES-115 CM has what seems to me like boutique pickups. Anyone ever seen pickups like that. After a major setup of bridge, neck, pickups, the guitar sounds and plays great. The bridge pickup in pic, the other one has the same signature and 312 or 3/2 written on it. Thank...
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    Tokai ES-115 CM

    Anybody out here know specs and year made? The nice folks over at Nippon say it's a dealer special run, has small block inlays, plain black, '63 reisue type. No pics at the moment, waiting for them. What current model would it correspond to? Thx
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    FS: Fender mij Clapton Strat w/ Flame Neck

    For financial reasons I have to part with this beauty. Torino Red, ST54-77LS, I-Serial, maybe order made or for a trade show. It has the original (all flat cover) Lace Sensor Gold pickups, TBX-tonecontrol, mid-boost. It is based on a '54 Stratocaster, 1-ply pickguard, V-Neck. This particular...
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    My Greco EG57-50 (the not in the catalogue guitar?)

    I will try to post some pics. I took out the pups quickly. They are both labeled Double Trick, although they look different from outside. The zebra one has three small holes in the plastic cover (two and one), the black one only has two (one and one). I guess Maxon was trying to imitate Gibson...
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