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    Tokai wood sources

    Hi ... does anybody know something about the Tokai wood sources, especially the supply for fretboards, rosewood and ebony? Thanks in advance. Roger
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    McCormic guitars??

    Hi, can anybody shed a light on me concerning this MIJ brand? I've been told they have produced LP copies and other Gibson models (ES-175) in the late '70s / early '80s ... Thanks in advance ... Roger
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    Springy Pickup Question ...

    Guys, has Tokai ever supplied the Fernandes brand with 'grey bottom' pickups like the 'U's or 'E's too ???? They sure look the same down to the wire color ... but without that character ... Thanks in advance for enlightening me ... :lol: Roger
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    Happy New Year !!

    I wish all of you guys a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! All the best ... :lol: Roger
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    ST100 on ebay ??? Some doubts ...

    Hi guys, I have my hands on this one but from the serial # it can't be an ST100 ... right ??? 7 digits ... never !!! I've asked the seller for close up pics of the (stamped) fretboard and the cavities ... it doesn't seem to have the stamp at the fretboard, otherwise he would have mentioned it in...
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    GRANT - MIJ ... any information ??

    Guys, who of you can help me with some information about this brand ??? One assumption was that it could be a Guyatone brand from the 80s ... I don't know ... No pics, because I'm just interested in some info - I've seen one 12string acoustic and a 3 pups LP-type guitar ... very 'vintage'...
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    Strat Project

    I've had some Strat stuff left in my 'conglomeration' box ... A Fender 06 Dlxe RW neck (60s shape) fully assembled, a Fender 4-bolt neck plate, a Fender 1-ply scratchplate - Vintage style with 8 holes, a Vintage Fender Steel trem ... I've made my first experiences in building a Franken-Tele...
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    Need Help ... Callaham steel trems ...

    Hi guys, Do the Callaham steel trems fit the MIJ Strats ??? I'm referring to the Tokai Fenders ... not the Springys ... :wink: If YES - which one ??? I've visited their site already, but I'm rather confused about the amount of infos ... Thanks in advance ... :D Roger
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    Blackheart Little Giant Top-New toy in da house ...

    While I once owned a Groove Tubes Soul-O-30 Reverb Top and didn?t like the sound even after swapping the tubes so many times, I was stuck with my Fenders DRRI (my keeper) and BluesDeVille and swore that I?d never ever walk such narrow paths in the future. But the BDV had to go because I've...
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    Tokai made Fenders - Sorry - I can't find it again ...

    Recently one of you had listed the Tokai-made s/n of MIJ Fender guitars ... I'm not able to find them ... Help please ... :-? Thanks in advance ... Roger
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    New pups on Edwards 90/98 LTS ...

    MarkBuckers Go Germany ? Well ? I have a very special guitar, an Edwards 90/98 LTS ?very bright sounding ? it?s difficult to get the fitting pups ? Started with the stock pups, SD SH1-n (59) and SH-4 (JB) ? didn?t like the sound of the JB. Too harsh and brittle sounding. Replaced them by a set...
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    Edwards E-LP-90/98 LTS

    Unfortunately I'm short of money ... For sale is my tobacco-sb Edwards 90/98 LTS with important upgrades ... this guitar is from 2002/03 - so it hasn't got a s/n ... Edwards started in 2003-2004 with s/n on their LPs ... Body : 1p Mahogany Top : Laminated 2pcs Flame Maple Top, matched...
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    Merry Christmas

    Hi guys ( ... and Kaze :D ) I just want to wish you all a wonderful, peaceful and snugly Merry Christmas In my opinion we've had a wonderful time together with a bunch of discussions and great information ... ... and I want to thank you all for contributing and making me feel...
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    Review - Fender Japan - ST54-120 DMC

    It?s my 2nd Strat over the years ? the first one was a Fender Mex Powerhouse Strat with active mid boost ? but I?ve got rid of it because the LP sound and the look attracted me most? As I?m not in the financial situation to buy and buy ? I have to select ? when I?ve sold my Tokai recently I...
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    7 digit s/n on Springy ????

    Hi, spotted an ST80 from '79 .... On the very first sight all specs are clear but ... it has got a 7 digit s/n on the neckplate 90***43 ... is there something wrong ??? No pics from neck pocket or the back of the scratchplate, Tokai double stamped bridge, Tokai on Kluson tuners, stamped "80"...
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    What does "DMC" mean ... ???

    I hope someone knows what it means ... :-? ... I've read that regarding the Fender Strat types ... Thanks Roger
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    Navigator ??? ... or Nav / Fender mix ???

    Hi I have my hands on this because I've never seen a used / old Navigator so cheap ... but there are some doubts ... :-? :-? :-? http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320142073965&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011 * the price is low compared to those of other dealers ...
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    Need your advice for safe overseas packaging

    Hi guys, need your advice for a safe packaging for overseas shipping ... ... it concerns an LP with set neck, must be shipped to lower US ... What kind of experience have you made already ??? What should I consider well ?? How to fix the guitar in HSC in the box to avoid damages or even neck-...
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    Another bargain on the ...bay ??!!

    It seems that Peter Green had owned more than 1 guitar ... :wink: :wink: 8) 8) Confusing story ... for me ... but a nice and straight price ... 8) http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Gibson-Les-Paul-Goldtop-ex-Peter-Green_W0QQitemZ130119547713QQihZ003QQcategoryZ38086QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Roger
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    Wolfetone DrV in Edwards E-LP-90 LTS

    What can I say ? still impressed by the change ? My Kloppmanns `59 have been my favourite pups in my Edwards ? until I?ve purchased a set of Wolfetones Dr.V ? used but never used ? at a reasonable price compared to the Kloppmanns ? They came with Zebra bobbins and - I prefer the German Silver...
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