LS-130SEB -- order from www.j-guitar.com

[bluesbreaker18]

I have never owned a Tokai, but I'm very interested in the MIJ Love Rocks. Mostly the LS120-VF, but I haven't ruled out other models.

I contacted Ishibashi this week, about ordering info on a few models. I was informed (by Hiroaki) that they are out of stock on the models I showed interest in. He said that the new models should be available by Feb or March 2006. Also, the model #'s are changing. Here's what he said:

LS90Q w/soft case: 72,000 yen
Shipping/Insurance: 14,000 yen

LS125F w/soft case: 100,000 yen
Shipping/Insurance: 14,000 yen

So.... I've been able to locate some models from www.j-guitar.com that "might" be available for order now. (I haven't contacted them yet).

Does anyone have any experience ordering from j-guitar? I'm in the U.S. -- should I expect any shipping problems?

Also, I've never heard of the LS-130SEB. What distinguishes this from the LS-120? Here's the URL:
http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/view_detail.cgi?pid=12350182

Thanks for your help.

 

[chrisheyes]

Having SEB in the title identifies that the guitar has the Sound Effect Body.

This is Tokai's latest technology for getting extra sustain from the guitar.

Have a look at the lastet catalogue on Sound Stream Bodies in the link as below. The LS-130 has a quilted maple top.

http://www.tokairegistry.com/images/catalogs/tokai_seb.pdf?PHPSESSID=fb93156f9358c8296f0915547d5fe8e0

 

[hans-j?rgen]

So.... I've been able to locate some models from www.j-guitar.com that "might" be available for order now. (I haven't contacted them yet).

J-Guitar is a great overview site of many Japanese dealers, so you would have to contact the individual seller for each guitar.

Does anyone have any experience ordering from j-guitar? I'm in the U.S. -- should I expect any shipping problems?

See above, it depends on the individual dealer. Not all of them do have an English web site and/or contact address though.

Also, I've never heard of the LS-130SEB. What distinguishes this from the LS-120? Here's the URL:
http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/view_detail.cgi?pid=12350182

I've tested the new Love Rock II SEB some months ago. Here's the review:

http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=16441

And welcome to the forum!