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Never seen that before. Haven't owned a 2002 model though...

I actually discovered it when I went to check out TC Gakki. Any other vintage shops around town that you like? Enjoy living the dream... can't wait to get back!

Great work - I will keep that in mind. Glad it has worked out for you. Yes, the Nancy guitars links are very cool and much appreciated. I am yet to visit the actual shop, though a friend of mine has and mentioned that it was quite small. Personally, my favourite vintage shop in Tokyo is Hyper...

And given that I have a friend who ships to me directly from near Tokyo, I can tell you that EMS - which is what individuals as opposed to companies use - currently has restrictions in place for many countries. Perhaps that's the source of your confusion.

Lol. Geez, I wonder who "your connection", who has close to 30,000 feedback ratings on yahoo, might be... :-? Such secrets and wonder :lol:

Are you using an agent?

Whilst I can't comment with any personal expertise, my LS-280 (2005) fingerboard definitely has the feel to it that you've described for your 320.

Unreal! I've heard a couple of related things. Firstly, that still happens at US trade shows - the Japanese buy everything and everyone else gets the leftovers. Secondly, Gibson sells more new guitars in Japan than the rest of the world COMBINED (to be accurate, the figure was 58% of total...

Five decades? Holy moly! You must have seen some rad guitars in your time!

I don't think so, given that jacaranda can be said accurately with standard Japanese phonemes and Brazilian rosewood cannot (although katakana often makes no sense - I've always wondered who makes the decisions on terms such as "half pants", lol). As for the confusion, I guess it's forgivable...

But then again, probably not a huge risk if the model is not easily identifiable and the specs aren't easy to find...

You shipped ハカランダ internationally? Glad that worked out for you - I certainly would not have taken the risk.

Is that so? Who manufactures with Br. rosewood these days?

I guess there was some Brazilian rosewood floating around Japan at the time - I have a Tokai LS280 - limited order run (distro order - mine was originally sold at Musicland Key, Shinjuku), 2005 model. I've been trying to sell it, but can only do so within my home borders (Australia), of course...

Just thought some of you might be interested in this rare beauty. Super-rare, 100% original and in excellent condition. Specs - confirmed by the president of Tokai himself: Fretboard: BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD with fret edge binding Body: HONDURAS MAHOGANY one piece back/hard maple two piece top...

Located in Melbourne. Link to Gumtree ad with pics: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/abbotsford/guitars-amps/tokai-ls-280-p-vf-premium-series-les-paul-brazilian-rosewood-2005/1235296773 Super-rare, 100% original and in excellent condition. Includes original Tokai hard case and pick guard that...

Highly recommended if you have time for a day trip from Tokyo! As for family owned businesses, they still very much exist here in Japan - seeing small craftsman shops still scattered about the place is one thing that fascinated me when I first got here. Hopefully it stays that way!

Hi Luis! Thanks for the link - really cool report! I could tell by reading it that you got the same magical kind of vibe I got when I was there. Mr. Adachi is very kind and hospitable, and it's so great to see that our guitars came from a small, family owned workshop. It gave a whole new meaning...

That would be unreal, and I'd love to do it someday. I was also wondering if they might do internships, but didn't think to ask.

Yeah, that as well as how small it is and how relaxed the working environment seems to be came as a nice surprise. Lovely place.