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Thanks for the confirmation . . .

If pickups have been changed, I am not complaining, as they are outstanding. In a review on Harmony-Central, I think referring to a 1987 Breezysound, it mentions TEB pickups with braided wires, so I am now thinking these pups and wires seem legit, at least based on that review. Still would...

Here are some additional pics, inside the various pockets, etc. No numbers under control plate, but there is color indication (GS) under neck pup. Anyone have a sense if this is truly a 1985 Tokai . . . .?

I am located in southern california, and bought the Breezysound from a guy who said he's had it for 15 years. He believes it to be a 1985. No sticker anywhere on the guitar. Havent yet opened up to examine body cavities, but will do so soon. Two piece body. Neck shape seems closest to a...

Hi there . . . I just picked up this Breezysound for $475, and would like some help to confirm if my understanding is correct. I believe this to be a 1984 or 1985 Breezysound, probably a TE-50. However, I wouldnt know if this is an ATE or a TTE, as I am not completely sure what the specific...

Just wondering, what is the issue with the gold hardware (on customs)? Is this purely cosmetic/appearance, or is there something else involved?

Nope, that was US$780 that I paid.

Here are some pics of my first ever Tokai, an LC-60 Love Rock custom, in black. I have been told that it was likely made for the Japanese domestic market due to the 'Super400'-style (the "H" shape) inlay on the headstock. This model had an "ebonised" rosewood fingerboard, mahogany neck and...

I have been having problems too posting pics. I found mention in another thread of how to do it, " You see all the options when you post?? well use the Img button...(it will appear on the post) then put the link to the image, then hit Img again no space between the Img's...

I can only speak to the amps I have, which are a 70's Fender VibraChamp (bought on ebay for $200, but came with a spare set of tubes) and my fave Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, bought for $200 but actually ended up only costing me around $50 -- an all-time best buy. Also have an old 70's Yamaha solid...

The reason I asked is cuz I just got myself a wonderful 1985 Tokai Love Rock Custom (my first Tokai!), with the H shape inlay on the headstock (domestic Japan model, presumably), ebonised rosewood fretboard, etc. Will post some pix soon . . . .

This forum is for posting re "Vintage (Older than 1985)". What is the basis for picking 1985 as "Vintage" ? Is it related to the age (e.g., over 20 years), in which case a new crop of "Vintage" will come into being every year (as they turn 20), or is it in some manner related to the pre-1985...

Thanks Luis. If your brother wants to rag on his friend and teacher Daisuke (in a funny and friendly deprecating way), tell him to say to Daisuke that: Daisuke wa, dai-sukebe desu. An old one I learned years and years ago (said to/about another guy named Daisuke, in this case by his sister).

If anyone needs help on Japanese web pages and the online translators dont suffice, send me a note and I will see if I can be of help. I studied the language in college and lived there for 12 years, engaged in the practice of law. Though I am best at reading legal documents, I can probably...

Thanks for clarifying, togps. For what it's worth, all of the 1985 TLC models showing a serial number in the Registry begin with 503xxxx, so at least it seems I am in good company . . . . As for the bit about the third digit indicating production runs (at least through 88), I got that off the...

I have seen mention that the third digit in the Tokai Love Rock serial numbers refers to which half of the year the guitar was manufactured in. For example, 201xxxx indicates a 1982 model made in the first half of the year, while a 202xxxx would have been made later in 1985. Does this third...

I am looking at buying a professed 1982 Love Rock and would appreciate some help in determining if the item is legit and if so if it is in original state. The inlays on the fretboard are dots, rather than trapezoids. All the other Love Rocks I have seen (at least LP Standard types) have the...