Im trying to decide on which one of these to get. The problem is, i cant try either one of them before i order since there are none around here. The Tokai is a new Japanese SG-60 model with the correct "open-book" headstock shape. The Epiphone Elite, for those who dont know, is Japanese made with American parts. Grover tuners, American pickups, etc. w/hardshell case. Has anyone tried either of these? I dont know what kind of parts the new Tokai uses, but i know the Epiphone has real mother of pearl inlays, bone nut, mahogany body and neck, etc.