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Hi, I am tempted by this guitar and would like confirmation that it is a genuine Japanese Tokai please. Hopefully somebody can help me out. Many Thanks Les

Having decided to replace the pots and wiring in my Love Rock, I now discover that I have to choose between logarithmic and linear pots, whether to use 500k or 250k pots. Oh and capacitors with a range of numbers that mean absolutely nothing to me! I play mostly the Blues with some classic...

I was thinking about upgrading the electrics in my Korean Love Rock with CTS pots, switchcraft toggle switch and Jack socket. The online store I asked advice from has advised that Tokais were built with Alpha pots or the equivalent if the guitar was made before 1993. Therefore the holes for the...

I have just installed some pickups in my Love Rock and I'm a little confused with the wiring as it does not seem to be right for the neck pickup. (This is the first time I have done any work on the electrics of any guitar). looking at relevant wiring diagrams it seems to me that the hot wire...

Anyone care to offer their opinion on the pros and cons/ comparisons between these 2 sets of pickups? I'm looking to upgrade the pickups in my Korean Love Rock. Thanks...

Hi, I first discovered Tokais when I bought a 2nd hand Korean Love Rock about 4 years ago which I was very happy with, until that is, I recently took possession of a new es 135. A truly wonderful guitar. Anyway it has got me thinking that I have to upgrade the pickups on my Love Rock. I have...

I took delivery of my new Tokai ES 135 today. It should have been a happy occasion for me, but, here is what I found when I opened the box: Both screws on the tail piece look like they have been chewed up with a screwdiver The finish is faulty in the corner of the neck where it joins the...

As it says in the title I am looking for an ES 160, the one with Block Inlays, so it could be an ES 135. It must be either sunburst or Tobacco burst I have googled for one - no luck, I have checked out RichTone Music, Wunjo Guitars, Rockem Music, Don Mackrill, and Frets Guitar Centre all without...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Tokai-ES-MC1B-Tobacco-chikiy-Neck-Flame-Block-Inlay-/390249336896?pt=Guitar&hash=item5adcac5040#ht_4549wt_905...

Hi Does anyone know if the Gator GPE LPS TSA hard case http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4493&CatalogID=11554 Will fit my Korean ( I mention that it is Korean as I don't know if the Korean models differ in size from their more prestigious Japanese...

http://bristol.gumtree.com/bristol/05/76043205.html Comparing it to a photo of an ES 135 at Richtone Music...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230443174489&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Just wondered what opinions you all have of this guitar. Originally listed as Korean made now amended to say probably Japanese.

Hi this guitar is for sale locally to me. I had my heart set on a Tokai es 1oo series but this seems to be a very good price and I believe the Burney's are as good as Tokai. I was hoping you guys could confirm that and whether or not you consider this to be a good buy. Thanks in advance Les...

Hi guys I am a relatively new guitarist and stumbled across Tokai guitars when I bought a used Korean Love Rock last year as my first Guitar. I like the Blues and I really like the look of the Tokai MIJ ES guitars. From researching the guitars and browsing this forum I know that the difference...

Hi, I am keen to buy a japanese tokai tele and saw this one on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170243554630&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007 I don't know enough to tell if it is genuine or not or if the price is realistic. The serial number is on the plate joining...

Hi I recently bought a second hand Love Rock from a local guitar store. It does not have a serial number on the headstock but it is imprinted with "made in Korea" Can anyone help with any info regarding it's date of manufacture? Is it a genuine Tokai? Certainly it sounds and feels great. Thanks...