I had to ask in Japanese before they'd respond then use Google translate to get it back to English for me but they pretty much responded immediately. Well done Tokai.
So I've had a reply from tokaigakki this morning and these models were in fact fitted with Korean pots as standard.
It puts my mind at rest that I wasn't trying to sell a fake.
Again I'll need to wait until I get home to check.
I kind of regretted actually selling it to be fair as its wonderful so maybe it's a good thing he questioned it as its back in my hands again.
That's exactly what I said to him pretty much but he was worried.
I'd be worried too I suppose.
It's a lot of money to be dropping on a guitar that you're not 100 percent on.
No not whatsoever. I had it up for sale and the guy queried why it had Korean pots. To be honest I haven't even looked but I gave him a refund immediately. I've never had the need take the cover off as im not a tinkerer. I'll have to wait until I'm home to have a look myself.
Thanks very much for the reply. The one I have was bought new from a dealer and has Korean pots.
I was hoping someone who ACTUALLY has one wouldn't mind opening it up as i know these were the cheaper end of the spectrum.
Everything else points toward it being a legit Japanese LC136SW. Along with...
Unfortunately I'm not at home at the moment. I'm on holiday.
I was hoping someone would actually own one and just have a quick look in the control cavity to look at theirs.
Hi there.
Tokai LC136SW 2020 Les Paul Custom Made in Japan.
Has anyone got the specific model noted above? If so could you do me a favour please?
Would you happen to know where the pots were made?
Japan/Korea
Kind regards