...yeah they're pretty rare over here in Oz aye....the O'l '79 Reborn. I haven't seen any in my travels ....in Oz anyway. I cost me around $150aud for shipping from Japan. So I was hoping someone in Oz would grab it. Thanks for your interest mate.
:wink:
Nath
I have all the Original Hardware from Japan that came on it, knobs, Pickups (Tokai X) Chrome Bridge, tail piece, even the white/cream pick guard.
The only thing it had done to it when I got it (about 3 years ago) was a tuner upgrade / Down Grade to the Old Vintage Gibson style tuners.
Sloppy...
...you know I do :wink:
http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=15990
Couldn't resist.....
Solid 1979 piece of wood thats for sure & MIJ! If you want I will strip all the hardware off & drop the price! :o
Crazy I know, but I really need to sell these 2 Axes. Be sad to do it....but I...
...Yep, cool what you said!
Sorry man, but I just dont quite get the point of Dwelling ya got here...
I never Said it was a "Les Paul Custom". And I already said I agree with you on your take of a "custom"....Sweet though, I'm over it. :roll:
Anyone interested, please feel free to make an...
...Anyway back to the topic. I Think there is a miss-communication. Just to keep it simple...
Yes its a Custom Reborn, because it has customized mods & Pickups (like many other guitar companies do to a standard to make is a "custom" model)
I agree with you....it should be fully re-created...
...yeah I get ya. Just like a Local Amp builder I know, making the "LEMON" Guitar Amps, Yellow & exactly the same as the umm, Orange (coloured) Amps.
He gets the heat letter's from the Company saying "Stop it" or we take your home & Business....hence the famous "Law Suit" model.
Point is...
G'day mate. Yep, It's defiantly Custom alright. Yes mainly because of the Hardware Upgrades & all. But I noted in the description its custom & its features...not in the Title. I was also told by Japanese Vintage Guitar shop I got it from, that the Reborn Moden was the first of the Limited...
Hey Fello Tokai Lovers!
Sad to say, but I am selling my prized Possession.
My 1979 Les Paul Tokai "Customized" Reborn.
Out of all the Axes I have had (and I've had my fair share...+ too many)
This is by far my favourite.....
but I know it will bring the quick bucks, thats why I'm selling it...