Tokai are a Japanese manufacturer, renowned for their high quality, great playing and affordable remakes of high end Gibson Guitars. Here’s a shining example of that. 

The Tokai ES60 SR is a very nice reproduction of the 1960 Gibson ES-335, with a medium/slim neck, dot inlays and classic vintage ES-335 appointments. The guitar features chrome hardware, with aged white binding and a durable poly finish. Body and neck construction is all maple on this instrument, yielding a brighter, snappier tone than its mahogany necked counterparts. 

The feel on this guitar is what makes these Japanese Tokais so beloved. The neck is laser straight with nice medium jumbo frets. The profile is a medium slim C and is fast and ultra easy to play. Acoustically the guitar is bright and resonant. Amplified this guitar sounds exactly how it should - big and warm, with a touch more clarity than you might expect. 

The body and neck are maple on this guitar. The Tokai specs of the time do state that the neck should be mahogany, however, the lightness of colour and grain patterns do indicate a maple neck. Tokai enthusiasts will know that the Japanese manufacturer was liable to change things up without warning. Maple is a harder wood and yields a snappier, brighter tone than mahogany. 

The finish is largely dent and scratch free - with only a few dings as evidenced in the photos. 
The electronics work fine, however the pickup selector is currently a little stiff but fully functional. We’ve worked it with some electrical lubricant and it will likely loosen up more with continued use. 

This is a superfine example of Japanese craftsmanship, and a dream to play.

 
Brand: Tokai
Model: ES60 SR
Country: Japan
Year: 2008
Serial: 081XXX
Case: HSC
Body Colour: Cherry Red
Neck Colour: Cherry Red
Finish Type: Poly
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24 3/4”
Frets: 22
Fretboard Radius: 12”
Action (Low E): 1.5mm
Neck Profile: Med C
Nut Width: 42.2mm
12th Fret Width: 52.7mm
1st Fret Depth: 20.2mm
12th Fret Depth: 21.47mm
Pickups: 
Resistance: N:8.6K B: 9.3k
Electronics: Original
Knobs: Top Hat
Pick Guard: Black 4 ply
Tuners: Tulip Kluson style
Hardware: Chrome
Weight: 3.74kg
Mods, Repairs: N/A