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Skunizzi Plucker
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mattim Guitar God
Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 220 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:30 am Post subject: |
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This one looks totally a real Made In Japan Tokai LCxx. The bridegposts are directly attached to the body without metal pushings. Also note te square shaped routings in microphone cavity. https://www.dvdplaza.fi/forum/media/albums/skittaroita.350/
Matti _________________ Backyard of Parliament
Tokai HES180 2013
Tokai LS-150 VF 2009
Tokai FA 235 VF 2009
Also other 4-6-string instruments |
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Paladin2019 Guitar God
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 2019 Location: Cardiff, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Genuine. Two screw truss rod cover, open book headstock, thin bridge posts, stop bar close to the bridge, stamped serial number. There would have been a made in Japan sticker on the back of the headstock at one point but everybody took those off.
Looks like the seller made a few minor modifications, the truss rod cover and control knobs look aftermarket so it might be worth asking if anything else has been changed. I can't see anything in the photos that would be undesirable.
It's a 1999 model and has the more sought-after "open book" headstock so if the price is right it looks like a good buy! |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Paladin2019 wrote: | Genuine. Two screw truss rod cover, open book headstock, thin bridge posts, stop bar close to the bridge, stamped serial number. There would have been a made in Japan sticker on the back of the headstock at one point but everybody took those off.
Looks like the seller made a few minor modifications, the truss rod cover and control knobs look aftermarket so it might be worth asking if anything else has been changed. I can't see anything in the photos that would be undesirable.
It's a 1999 model and has the more sought-after "open book" headstock so if the price is right it looks like a good buy! |
Thanks for the info. I can get it for about $600 Canadian with case. Do you think that is a fair price? |
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Paladin2019 Guitar God
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 2019 Location: Cardiff, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure what the market is like in Canada, but 600CAD comes out at £350GBP which I would say is a bargain considering the condition and inclusion of a case. |
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brokentoes Guitar God
Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 1356 Location: Bronte by the Sea, Canada
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thats a good deal. Scoop it up. |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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brokentoes Guitar God
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Looks like you picked up a winner !! Whats the serial number on the back of the headstock say ? |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I think the guitar was built in 1999.
Also I want to change the input jack over because its starting to crack, but I can't find any suppliers for the 3 ply jack covers anywhere. Does anyone here have a source?
I may have no choice but to go with a metal gold cover if I can't find one...
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Paladin2019 Guitar God
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 2019 Location: Cardiff, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Search BWB jack plate and there are quite a few if you're prepared to buy from overseas. Otherwise I'd just go for the gold... I used to have a chrome one that worked well and looked great, but I managed to scratch it up when I swapped the jack socket itself for a Switchcraft model. Back to old fashioned plastic!
EDIT: black chrome is, of course, another option... |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Yeah I decided to get a gold metal input jack plate. Looks better and lasts longer too. |
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fetiracing Plucker
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:21 am Post subject: |
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Great guitar and... nibs! Great deal man, congrats. |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks!
I'm really loving it. Made in Japan Tokais have never let me down.
Great guitars. |
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Paladin2019 Guitar God
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Paladin2019 wrote: | I managed to scratch it up when I swapped the jack socket itself for a Switchcraft model. Back to old fashioned plastic!
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Well, I cracked the plastic one tightening the screws.
Allparts now make a nickel plated version (they used to offer either gold or chrome only), so I'm proudly back in the metal plate club! |
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Skunizzi Plucker
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:04 am Post subject: |
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I ordered a gold metal one as well as it was the same price as the plastic ones and I couldn't find a 2 ply version I wanted. It's coming from china so it may take a while.
In the meantime I just fixed the one I have by supergluing it, sanding it flat again and then buffing it. It works like a charm and should hold me over till the new parts arrive. |
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