Hi guys! I just bought a Tokai SG about 3 days ago - its not a Vintage just a regular SG brand new from my local music shop, its cherry and I can't seem to tell whether its a real one or not.
On the back, the serial is CH 0808XXXX and there is a sticker on the back saying 'Made in China'. Also on the body there is a sticker that says 'Inspected YK KIM'. [EDIT] Also, on the front on the Truss rod cover has 3 screws and the wood is possibly Honduras Mahogany or possibly NATO - I'm not sure?. [/EDIT]
I paid 230 GBP which is about 340 USD, did I get ripped off and get a fake?
Pictures:
I compared them to these images:
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/produktdetail.php?id=48
and
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/produktdetail.php?id=27
It seems to be a cross between the two?! On mine the pickup selector thing is Black, the headstock has a yellow 'Tokai' and the inlays are white!
Any help is greatly appreciated guys!
Thanks,
Jads
On the back, the serial is CH 0808XXXX and there is a sticker on the back saying 'Made in China'. Also on the body there is a sticker that says 'Inspected YK KIM'. [EDIT] Also, on the front on the Truss rod cover has 3 screws and the wood is possibly Honduras Mahogany or possibly NATO - I'm not sure?. [/EDIT]
I paid 230 GBP which is about 340 USD, did I get ripped off and get a fake?
Pictures:
I compared them to these images:
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/produktdetail.php?id=48
and
http://www.tokaiguitar.de/produktdetail.php?id=27
It seems to be a cross between the two?! On mine the pickup selector thing is Black, the headstock has a yellow 'Tokai' and the inlays are white!
Any help is greatly appreciated guys!
Thanks,
Jads