2015 Tokai ES-196 - Killer Flamed Maple Top/Back! w Vintage Natural Nitro Finish - '58 ES-335 Dot Reissue Copy - Made in Japan w OHSC
2015 Tokai ES-196 VNT
Late 50's Gibson ES-335 "Dot" Reissue Copy
Vintage Natural Finish
Nitro Top Coat
SN#: 1534349
Weight: 7 Lbs 12 oz's
Nut Width: 1.639"
Radius: 9.5"
Scale: 24.5"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.81
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .99
Comes in original molded hard case
$$$ Professionally Set Up and Dialed in for Immediate Rocking. Truly Stage or Studio Ready/Worthy! (Fret work, Action Set, Truss Rod Adjusted & Intonation is Spot On)
If you are looking for a TOP NOTCH ES-335 with all the quality and tone of a Gibson, look no further than this beautiful and finely crafted Japanese Tokai. Bearing not only visual, but sonic appeal from their American role models, Tokai is world famous for its popular and superior range of Japanese made guitars. This model pays homage to the golden era of Gibson with a throwback to the late 50's/early 60's ES-335. The ES-Style, Semi Hollow-body embodies the finest Tokai features and keeps true to the original classic design. There is superior attention to detail and using the finest materials available. The exquisite birds eye maple top is sure to garner all the attention wherever it goes, and looks stunning on stage under the lights. The Tokai ES-196, in a luscious Vintage Natural finish, continues the Japanese tradition of superior playability and sound that keeps Tokai's reputation thriving. This is a superbly built instrument with quality components and hardware with deluxe vintage style finishes.
This guitar is in near mint condition with no dings, dents, or major scratches. As with any instrument that has been handled and played, there are going to be marks if you search for them, but overall we were blown away by the condition of this Tokai. It features a superior flamed maple arched top/back & sides, a one-piece Mahogany set neck, super dark rosewood fingerboard, and Tokai's humbucking pickups. It also has vintage Gotoh style tuners with green tulip buttons and LS-VB Bridge coupled with LS-VT Tailpiece. Finished in a super beautiful and classy & sleek trans finish, this is sure to become your favorite musical companion.
Features:
Body: Figured Birds Eye Maple Arched Top/Back & Flamed Maple Sides
Neck: Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: HLS-VB (Brass Saddle) Bridge, HLS-VT Aluminum Tailpiece
Pickups: PAF-Vintage Style Humbuckers
Controls: 2V, 2T, 3-Way Switch
Finish: Nitro over Poly Finish
Color: Vintage Natural
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
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We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.