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MIJ Tokai ES120 - with an issue - CHEAP!
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I bought this a few years ago off of
@Dominic amd it was my number one for some time until the world went to rats and then more or less gave up. It suited me and the band I was in (90’s function) perfectly but I have no need for it anymore and it’s time to move it on to another lucky owner
i will post the original text from Doms add and hope he won’t mind as he puts it much better than me - I’ll link out to the original threads photos as well
all I would add is that it’s probably yellowed some more and there was a sticker on the rear that shows obviously but as you’ll see below - this is a workhorse not a case queen
I should add I’m open to part exchange - I need a bit of cash (who doesn’t right now) but if you have something stratty or teleish with a 12” board or at the least compound radius - let’s talk
Over to Dominic
M.I.J top end Tokai (was top of the range at the time)Rare vintage white (perfectly yellowed)BigsbySlightly thinner 59 style neck .Original Tokai pickups - the bridge has fantastic biteThe neck pickup is very woody which I like, but may be too dark for some tastes (good, mellow jazz tones)Bigsby is properly set up with softer spring for smoother easy action AND tuning stabiliser bar which works superbly to keep it in tuneBeautifully set up by FELINE - plays very, very well
NOW THE UGLY:Had a typical headstock break that was initially poorly repaired -I thought it worthy of a more expensive and very thorough repair so I then took it to FELINE who then did an amazing job. They routed / drilled and installed two carbon fibre rods and set them bonded in epoxy resin. Practically it's stronger and sturdier than any wood ever was, but I haven't got round to fine sanding and nitro re-spray of the neck and headstock. It makes no difference to playability, but looks ugly 'til it's sorted although it doesn't affect the playability. The truss rod cover got lost in the process. Generally, there are a few very minor buckle rash grazes but otherwise great condition.GATOR hard case included.Normal going rate would be £800 ish in todays market so I think £495 is very fair for a workmanlike guitar
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/151777/cheap-mij-tokai-es-120-2004-335-type#latest
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You said that it was found at the Leicester depot on 16th September and should be on it's way but I would have expected delivery by now. So my concern is that they have somehow screwed up again.
You've not responded to my last 2 PM's or the direct emails I sent you, but you do appear to have logged in here since then so I have to assume that you have at least seen the PM's?
Can you please send me either an updated tracking number if you have one, or the parcel number and can you please confirm the address you have sent it to?
I'm not asking for much pal and I am sorry to be pestering you again about this but it's been dragging on over three weeks now.
Thanks, Dave
I admire your patience, not sure I could be so diplomatic with this scenario...