Tokai ES60 SR (ES-335) | Cherry Red | 2008 | China

Tokai are a Japanese manufacturer, renowned for their high quality, great playing and affordable remakes of high end Gibson Guitars.

The Tokai ES60 SR is a very nice reproduction of the 1960 Gibson ES-335 from the Chinese Tokai factory. It has a medium/slim neck, dot inlays and classic vintage ES-335 appointments. The guitar features chrome hardware, with aged white binding and a durable poly finish. Body and neck construction is all maple on this instrument, yielding a brighter, snappier tone than its mahogany necked counterparts.

The feel on this guitar is what makes these Tokais so beloved. The neck is laser straight with medium jumbo frets. The profile is a medium slim C and is fast and easy to play. Acoustically the guitar is bright and resonant. Amplified this guitar sounds exactly how it should - big and warm, with a touch more clarity than you might expect.

The body and neck are maple on this guitar. The Tokai specs of the time do state that the neck should be mahogany, however, the lightness of colour and grain patterns do indicate a maple neck. Tokai enthusiasts will know that the manufacturer was liable to change things up without warning. Maple is a harder wood and yields a snappier, brighter tone than mahogany.

The finish is largely dent and scratch free - with only a few dings as evidenced in the photos.

The electronics work fine, however the pickup selector is currently a little stiff but fully functional. We’ve worked it with some electrical lubricant and it will likely loosen up more with continued use.

This is a superfine example of Tokai’s affordable yet high quality craftsmanship, and a dream to play.

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Brand: Tokai

Model: ES60 SR

Country: China

Year: 2008

Serial: 081XXX

Case: HSC

Body Colour: Cherry Red

Neck Colour: Cherry Red

Finish Type: Poly

Body Material: Laminated Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Fretboard Material: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24 3/4”

Frets: 22

Fretboard Radius: 12”

Action (Low E): 1.5mm

Neck Profile: Med C

Nut Width: 42.2mm

12th Fret Width: 52.7mm

1st Fret Depth: 20.2mm

12th Fret Depth: 21.47mm

Pickups:

Resistance: N:8.6K B: 9.3k

Electronics: Original

Knobs: Top Hat

Pick Guard: Black 4 ply

Tuners: Tulip Kluson style

Hardware: Chrome

Weight: 3.74kg

Mods, Repairs: N/A

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