These budget models are hard to find because not long after a Tokai started making guitars in Korea, they moved their production to China. In the mid-1990’s Tokai started manufacturing guitars in Korea to compete with less expensive guitars like Epiphone. The Tokai label is printed firmly on the headstock with the words “Love Rock” as opposed to “Les Paul”. They replicate them beautifully with the exception of the headstock name and model numbers. The Japanese guitars are by far the best Gibson style guitar you’re going to find. They are so close to a Gibson that some countries have issues importing them. You might not have even heard of Tokai before but these are the original lawsuit electric guitars. I frequent the local pawn shops/used good stores here in Melbourne, Australia and I see Tokai guitars pop up from time to time. ![]() If you live in North America odds are you’ve struggled to find one at your local pawn shop. Tokai Guitars are a bit of a Global “hidden gem” of the Guitar World. Tokai Love Rock Guitar Review (Made in Korea)
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