Old Black

Chuffola

Absolutely incredible work. Bravo.

PeteC

Fabulous work Wez.  It would be great if we could get some sound clips when its in the hands of its lucky owner. 

Its been great watching this take shape 

davros

Stunning - you are a master! Thus is by far the most convincing replica I've seen. Sure the new owner will be able to continue the aging process with a bit of carelessness over time!

Supportact

Very cool. Amazing attention to detail! 

longjaw

Looks crazy good - would love it if NY ever got the chance to play it and give his opinion!

bad_alice

Good GOD, man - that's an incredible result! Astonishing attention to detail + massively impressive luthier skills + ALL THE WIN.
<applauds>

guitari

Absolutely superb @WezV ;

PhilKing

You've really made an amazing job of that Wez.  

Rocker

Not exactly my cup of tea @Wez but you made that Tokai look remarkably similar to the Gibson that you set out to replicate. Well done for creating and achieving your vision. One question which you might have answered earlier (I only skimmed through the build posts): what is the purpose of the circular cover in the middle of the guitar back). Thanks. 

WezV

It's for holding my solder spool.  Not sure what NY used it for

roberty

How would you rate the tokai to start with?

WezV

It was a really nice guitar to start with, nice enough that it was  hard taking tools to it... for a moment

breakstuff

Stunning work again. Love all your builds, you're so talented.

 

glt56

WezV said:

It was a really nice guitar to start with, nice enough that it was  hard taking tools to it... for a moment

It was even harder knowing you were taking tools to it!  I love that Tokai... 
It's even better now though 

glt56

glt56 said:

WezV said:

It was a really nice guitar to start with, nice enough that it was  hard taking tools to it... for a moment

It was even harder knowing you were taking tools to it!  I love that Tokai... 
It's even better now though 

Hey Wes, I got this this fab Tokai LS220S-GT recently...
https://imgur.com/a/Wq76urh
Whaddya think?

WezV

Interesting   

PhilKing

I feel a Neil Young goldtop coming on!

glt56

PhilKing said:

I feel a Neil Young goldtop coming on!

Never entered my head...

Kittyfrisk

glt56 said:

glt56 said:

WezV said:

It was a really nice guitar to start with, nice enough that it was  hard taking tools to it... for a moment

It was even harder knowing you were taking tools to it!  I love that Tokai... 
It's even better now though 

Hey Wes, I got this this fab Tokai LS220S-GT recently...
https://imgur.com/a/Wq76urh
Whaddya think?

If both of these lovely Tokai's are yours, then as far as I'm concerned, the first part of your Fretboard name is perfect... 

Ddigger

PeteC said:

Fabulous work Wez.  It would be great if we could get some sound clips when its in the hands of its lucky owner. 

Its been great watching this take shape 

If you need someone to bash out some out of tune chords with a terrible singing voice, I'd be happy to help out...