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The ibanez quality depends largely on the year and model though, right? I've heard that 1973-1975 (just before lawsuit) saw some really good Ibanez copies. It was apparently Ibanez's goal to be the best copy brand of them all until the lawsuit. i'm personally only interested in semi-acoustics...

Were they made by the same people? Which one is worth more in today's market, a japanese Tokai 335 copy or an Ibanez one? Les Paul? I'm particularly interested in the 335 copies myself. Anyone tried both 70s Ibanez 335 copies and Tokai Japanese copies? thanks!

I am in London, UK. Need Tokai 335 or Rickenbacker. Would consider doing a swap with my translucent blonde Tokai 80s Breezysound (normal tele head so it's early 80s) with rosewood neck. email: [email protected]

Cheers. What I meant by difference in quality is the difference between early 80s and late 80s Tele replicas. Apparently mine is 1985 (bought in 89), but I was just wondering whether I should check out the slightly earlier models. I find that my pickups are sharper than old Fender Teles.

Thanks, Tommy. You're right about the 6 way bridge. The seller insists that he bought it new in London around 1989 though. Does that make sense? When did they stop having the L or a letter at the front of the serial number? Just need to know that it's not a later(or even Korean) body with an...

I have a transparent blonde Tokai Breezysound with a Fender-like headstock and a post 83/84 logo (not spaghetti or capitals). The serial number on the neck plate is 221571. Fairly flat Rosewood fretboard, slim neck, white pickguard, says "tokai" on the bridgeplate. Anyone know when this is...