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sallyg

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I'm looking to get a ES-335. I'd like to know how the Tokai copies are compared to the Gibsons. Also, any other suggestions on MFG's that are worth looking in to (greco, burney..etc).

I wish there was a Tokai - 335 buying guide out there so I would know what to look for. There seems to be different models, years, countries of Mfg... sometimes it gets confusing and I don't want to buy something that isn't going to do what I want.

Thanks for any help and feedback you can give me.

I appreciate it.
 
As a general rule of thumb there are Tokai Korean and Japanese variants. At first glance, a Korean one will have three truss rod cover screws and a Japanese one only two.

Korean = ES60

Japanese = ES 100, E120 and beyond.

There are some real experts on here who'll help you more. You're in the right place!
 
As a general rule of thumb there are Tokai Korean and Japanese variants. At first glance, a Korean one will have three truss rod cover screws and a Japanese one only two.

Korean = ES60

Japanese = ES 100, ES120 and beyond.

There are some real experts on here who'll help you more. You're in the right place!
 
I can't speak on Tokai quality, as I've not played one of their Gibson replicas. I can recommend Burny and Orville (or Orville by Gibson) replicas, and currently own a very nice Orville Les Paul. Either would be a great choice. :wink:
 
Edwards makes a very nice ES335.... nitro, ebony fret board, Seymour Duncan pickups, CTS pots, Switchcraft jack and pickup swich, aged binding, and original HSC

PM me if you're interested. It's here in the states too....



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scooticus said:
Sweet!! I've never seen an Edwards before - how's the neck profile on this one?

Not unlike Tokais.... substantial but not too clubby. Definitely not a thin profile. I bought it brand new when they first came out.... had about a 6 week wait while it was finished. Loved the smell of fresh nitro when I opened the case for the first time. I just don't play as much as I'd like.... strats and les pauls seem to be occupying my time. Here's the scoop on it:

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/sa/E-SA-138LTC.html
 
matrix said:
I will borrow this topic.... what about Greco replicas of ES335?

From my experience, very well made and good playing guitars. Certainly worth considering.... they're kind of scarce though.
 
Aria ES800 are nice 335 as well, with fret edge binding, Di Marzio PUP and a slim and fast neck.
 
The Japanese made Epiphones are very nice too. Particularly the early to mid 80s Matsumoku made Rivieras, Casinos, Sheratons etc

Dave
 
rastafred said:
Aria ES800 are nice 335 as well, with fret edge binding, Di Marzio PUP and a slim and fast neck.
so are the 700's.

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I am thinking about selling this one.
 
marcusnieman said:
Beauty.... I like that wall color too. Very nice

Marcus,

Actually, it is not salmon- the flash killed the color. It is really a Texas Longhorn burnt orange.. quite out of character for a red-blooded Razorback;) I just like the color so much, I had to go with it for the man cave re-model. Just picked up a nice accent rug today that you might appreciate! The rest of the basement, actually is bright Razorback Red, thanks to my fashion-ista 15 year old daughter (my wife hates it).
 
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