Recent content by shuikit

Thanks for the info everyone! :D

Just had a look on Allparts, which one is the one that I need?? tbh - I would prefer a switchcraft one if possible. http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/switches/toggle-switch-short-straight-switchcraft-p-4081.html...

Hey The pickup toggle on my 2004(ish) Japanese Love Rock (75Q) is feeling a bit limp these days and so I would like to upgrade it. I've found this switchcraft one, does anyone know if it will swap straight in?? http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/SWITCHCRAFT_EXACT_REPLACEMENT_LP_TOGGLE_WDE7SW...

Hello I'm part way through changing the pups on my Jap LR but have damaged the screw head of a couple of the pickup ring screws as they were pretty tight. Anyone know what size screws they are or where I can get replacements? Thanks! sooks NOTE - apologies I posted this in the wrong...

Hello I'm part way through changing the pups on my Jap LR but have damaged the screw head of a couple of the pickup ring screws as they were pretty tight. Anyone know what size screws they are or where I can get replacements? Thanks! sooks

Hey all Just wanted to say thanks for the advice. I successfully installed new pickups in my LR this weekend and other than it taking a lot longer than I thought it would, everything went smothly. The only thing now is I fear that now I've started down this modding road I'm not sure there's...

Thanks for your replies! I took the back cover off today to have a look at the wiring and what I would potentially have to do BUT it looks quite scary in there! There seems to be 3 wires coming from the pickups and a few wires that are soldered directly onto the volume pot, I think this is the...

Hello I would like to install new pickups in my Tokai LR but I'm a bit worried about how to do it. The actual soldering and taking bits off doesn't worry me but I'm scared I'm going to scratch or dent my guitar whilst handling it (eg on the table) or upsetting the current setup which was...

Hey hmmm...seems Ishibashi aren't answering my emails anymore...no price for a LS-70F yet... :( tho I have seen one or 2 on ebay with buy me nows for ?650...but I guess this is about as risky as importing....u don't know what you're going to get.... A thought about this cracked finish and...

Thanks guys I've emailed again to see if it is LS-70F or just LS-70....I did make it clear that I needed it shipping to the uk...I guess they are allowed to sell outside of japan then?? hmm...Does anyone have any pics of this cracked finish?? how does it affect the guitar etc?? how bad can...

Hey all I've been looking at getting a Jap Love Rock and got this quote from Ishibashi. LS-70---56000 Yen Original Hard Case---16000 Yen Shipping/Insurance fee to shipping ---16000 Yen I make that to be 88000 Yen which according to xe.com = 433.252 GBP (1 GBP = 203.115 JPY). Now if customs...

Thanks for all your advice.. not really been thinking bout getting an old Tokai...are they "better" than the new ones?? ...hmm...Blackpool is a bit of a trek... Anyone know any good places for Tokai in the Manchester/Leeds area?? What about the place they have near Sheffield...is that just a...

Hello all, I'm looking into getting Japanese Tokai Love Rock and would like to ask you coupla Q's... 1) Which ones have carved tops?? 2) I see lots on ebay for sale...prices look good...but there will be duty to go on top right?? does anyone know how much?? is there any way of avoiding this...