This is a 2008 Tokai Made in Japan SG-175. It is currently sold as SG-210. MIJ guitars for the Japanese, market represent the list price in Yen/1000. Thus, SG-210 MSRP is 210,000 Yen, or about $2,000
This is Tokai's TOP SG. I am just not an "SG" guy. This is a great guitar. Look at the specs. A guitar of this quality for under 1k is absurd. A few years ago the exchange rate was 80 yen/dollar and this guitar (and others) from Japan cost about 40% more. Take advantage of the current strong dollar/weak Yen !!!
The cheapest I could find a new one selling in Japan was for $1725 plus shipping costs. This is a Custom Shop quality guitar, with top notch electronics, components, one piece Honduran Mahogany body and neck (try to get that from the big G and see what it costs you)
The bridge pickup was switched out before I purchased it to some unknown Japanese boutique brand and is uncovered as pictured. I like the way this current pickup sounds but it has no cover. CW says this brightens up the tone a bit. I have no idea - but it sounds great.
If you can find ANY SG with similar specs for less please message me.
Go ahead. Do your best. I have yet to find one.
I'm seeing three piece body,non Honduran mahogany, poly finish SG'a for similar prices .again - the specs and reputation of Tokai as well as the list price near $2000 speak loudly
BODY - One piece Honduras Mahogany
NECK - One piece Honduras Mahogany
Head Angle - 18 °
BRIDGE- LPT-8N Aluminum Tailpiece
POTS - CTS
CAPS - Sprague Orange Drop
JACK - Switchcraft
FINISH - Lacquer Finish
Frets are in good condition, and it plays well at low action and is light, like SGs should be.
It has a few scratches on the back(pictured).
Comes with a gorgeous plush Tokai case.
The price (with free shipping ) is for US shipping only. If you live outside the US, please message me with your location. I will research the cost, custom requirements etc. and see if I can accomodate you. Some countries are simply too much of a pain to ship to and others are fine, so it's a case by case basis. I have shipped successfully to France and Canada among others.
Ask around, the MIJ Tokai Premium series guitars are often compared to the Big G's Custom Shop guitars.
This is Tokai's TOP SG. I am just not an "SG" guy. This is a great guitar. Look at the specs. A guitar of this quality for under 1k is absurd. A few years ago the exchange rate was 80 yen/dollar and this guitar (and others) from Japan cost about 40% more. Take advantage of the current strong dollar/weak Yen !!!
The cheapest I could find a new one selling in Japan was for $1725 plus shipping costs. This is a Custom Shop quality guitar, with top notch electronics, components, one piece Honduran Mahogany body and neck (try to get that from the big G and see what it costs you)
The bridge pickup was switched out before I purchased it to some unknown Japanese boutique brand and is uncovered as pictured. I like the way this current pickup sounds but it has no cover. CW says this brightens up the tone a bit. I have no idea - but it sounds great.
If you can find ANY SG with similar specs for less please message me.
Go ahead. Do your best. I have yet to find one.
I'm seeing three piece body,non Honduran mahogany, poly finish SG'a for similar prices .again - the specs and reputation of Tokai as well as the list price near $2000 speak loudly
BODY - One piece Honduras Mahogany
NECK - One piece Honduras Mahogany
Head Angle - 18 °
BRIDGE- LPT-8N Aluminum Tailpiece
POTS - CTS
CAPS - Sprague Orange Drop
JACK - Switchcraft
FINISH - Lacquer Finish
Frets are in good condition, and it plays well at low action and is light, like SGs should be.
It has a few scratches on the back(pictured).
Comes with a gorgeous plush Tokai case.
The price (with free shipping ) is for US shipping only. If you live outside the US, please message me with your location. I will research the cost, custom requirements etc. and see if I can accomodate you. Some countries are simply too much of a pain to ship to and others are fine, so it's a case by case basis. I have shipped successfully to France and Canada among others.
Ask around, the MIJ Tokai Premium series guitars are often compared to the Big G's Custom Shop guitars.
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| Listed | 6 years ago |
| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.learn more |
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