julesb Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The early eighties Tokais are great and reasonably cheap. I was given one recently in pieces that I restored. It was just a project that I fancied and I didn't expect anything much but I really love it. In my case it was a jazz with p/j setup but the hard punchers sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) [quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1486765102' post='3234502'] Reading the OP, here's a long long long shot: a Fender Japan Hama Okamoto. It's essentially an alder-body sunburst slab-board '62 P-bass reissue, but with an A-width Jazz nut. Recently discontinued, and you'd have to order one used from Japan thus unplayed and untried. Great looking basses though..... [/quote] Great find! According to the leaflet ([url="http://www.rockin.co.jp/files/c7e9e42d8c4443ced9adba18bddb5995.jpg"]http://www.rockin.co...a18bddb5995.jpg[/url]) it does seem to be made of basswood though. [quote name='julesb' timestamp='1486829245' post='3234855'] The early eighties Tokais are great and reasonably cheap. I was given one recently in pieces that I restored. It was just a project that I fancied and I didn't expect anything much but I really love it. In my case it was a jazz with p/j setup but the hard punchers sound great. [/quote] The more I've thought about it the last couple of days, the more I want one of these, or the Greco or Fernandes equivalents. Many seem to have the B-neck as well. If I find one in sunburst with a rosewood board I'd be very tempted. I'm quite knowledgeable when it comes to the guitars of Tokai, Fujigen etc. from this era, but I suppose now is the time to read up on the basses! Edited February 11, 2017 by ZilchWoolham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have a 1984 Tokai Jazz Sound and it is a marvellous instrument. There is a very nice 1981 Greco Precision over on 'Classic and Cool Guitars' just now. This is the site that Mark the Limelight guy operates. He is a great guy to deal with and a proper gent. Tell him Hutton sent you! 😃 Here's the link: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses-for-sale/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Hmmm, I've always fancied a Toka, but how to tell if it's a good 'un? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ive heard a P bass leans you to play differently. Gives you a bit of a fresh perspective on your playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I might be biased but.... https://youtu.be/A72TYFcqk4E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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