FS: Tokai ES138 Custom (PRICE DROP!!!)

For sale is a gorgeous 2014 Tokai ES138 in near mint condition. This one is a custom build in that it has been upgraded to the ES162 / 168 specs by Tokai with the small block inlay. It also has a custom color not offered in the ES138 line called Tea Burst, which is much nicer than the regular sunburst that is offered. This is a great guitar in that you get all the accompaniments of the ES162 / 168, but at a much better price point.

I put the condition of this one as mint/new. The only blemish on the guitar is a slight mark by the strap button. It was on the guitar when I got it new. It's hard to see as it's not through the finish and must be in the right lightening to notice it. Other than that, not a single mark. Even the plastic is still on the pickgaurd. Zero fret wear. This fretboard is DARK. Almost looks ebony. This is truly a studio queen. I bought it as part of a studio project that never happened.

The only non-stock part of this guitar is the pickups. They have been upgraded to a set of custom wound JS Moore's. They sound awesome. I don't have the original pickups anymore as they were garbage.

Comes with the original hardshell case and all the case candy, hang tag, etc. Looking to get $1300 shipped/ppl'd (OBO). You certainly won't find a better Gibson ES335 for that price, and you likely won't find a better Gibson period. Specs are below. Send any questions you have. Only selling to finance another purchase. No trades.

BODY: Maple Arched Top
Maple Side & Back
NECK: Mahogany One Piece
Set-Neck
Head Angle 18?
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
RADIUS: 300R
FRETS : 22F ?213
SCALE : 625/312.5mm
BRIDGE: HLS-VB Bridge
HLS-VT Tailpiece
TUNERS: Gotoh SD90-SL
NUT: (width) Bone(41.0mm)
INLAY : Block(Amber Cell)
PICKUPS: PAF-Vintage MK2?2(Made In Japan)
CONTROLS: 2V.,2T., 3way Toggle SW
FINISH : EX - extra thin poly
COLOR: Tea Burst

Beautiful guitar - love the finish color. Fantastic photos too.... good luck on the sale

Price drop

Entertaining all reasonable offers. Try me.

I am interested in your guitar but can buy a new one for under $1200.
Shipping is about $110 so all told I can get an ES165 for $1300 shipped.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/guitarplanet/item/tokai_es168_tb_semi_hollow/

Make that an ES168.....

Understood. Remember that you'll have to upgrade the pickups after that (stock ones are horrible) and pay to have it done more than likely. Not saying it's a ton of money, but its not $50 either.

All that being said, feel free to make me an offer. Perhaps WD can meet on a price.

Understood. Remember that you'll have to upgrade the pickups after that (stock ones are horrible) and pay to have it done more than likely. Not saying it's a ton of money, but its not $50 either.

All that being said, feel free to make me an offer. Perhaps we can meet on a price.

What makes you think that the finish is lacquer?
This guitar is a vintage series guitar and they come with
a poly finish.

This guitar is now a ES168


http://www1.odn.ne.jp/tokaigakki/products/vintage/es168.html

bulldog82098 said:

What makes you think that the finish is lacquer?
This guitar is a vintage series guitar and they come with
a poly finish.

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When I bought it I thought the vendor stated it had a lacquer finish but that may be incorrect as I can't locate the email. I'll have to verify. I apologize and will update when I confirm later today.

You are right, minus the pickups and finish it's essentially a 168.

Spoke with vendor and the finish is actually EX or extra thin poly. Updated the listening with the info as well.

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