Tokai Factory Tour

On a recent trip to visit the Tokai factory in Japan we made a quick video tour of the factory for all the Tokai enthusiasts out there.

[@D1m3b4gD4rr3ll]

I proudly own both a 1979 Tokai Les Paul Reborn and a 2006 MIJ Love Rock. Both of these guitars are exceptional instruments. After seeing this video, you can see the attention to detail and how high quality a product Tokai makes in their Japan plant. I am sold on this brand and hope to add more to my collection. Thanks for posting this video.

[@jeffdugger3276]

Do the Japanese workers shoot the guitar bodies with nitrocellulose lacquer? Or do they use polyurethane? Fingers crossed it's nitro, so the wood can breathe

[@Terrysoddy]

Yea I’m definetly thinking about getting me one , I’m just a little skeptical

[@hkguitar1984]

@@jeffdugger3276 It depends on which level of instrument you purchase. The most expensive MIJ Tokai use an all lacquer finish. The mid-range models ($1000 to $1700) use a combination of a thin poly sealer coat followed by a nitrocelluloise lacquer top coat. I just purchased a Limited Edition LS176S CTM "Wrap Around" 2022 Gold Top in which the thin poly sealer coat is used under the lacquer. I'd originally hoped to purchase the more expensive all lacquer model, however when this '54 RI Wraptail came up for sale I immediatly bought it as I never see the wraptail Goldtop Standards come up for sale.

[@gerdpfeil]

@@jeffdugger3276 Wood does not "breathe" and if it does anyway you should call it "Pinocchio". ;)

[@jeffdugger3276]

@Gerd Pfeil You clearly don't know jack shit about wood grain. Might want to keep your ignorant comments to yourself in the future.

[@davsi7928]

I own a Tokai Love Rock LS 136 F, this guitar is simply a perfection, Love it so much.

[@theostragonidis7548]

I'm contemplating buying a Tokai, just love Japanese made guitars, you can feel the quality oozing from every part of the instrument.

[@unknownpedalaustralia5315]

Actually, I was in there to guide around you guys with Mr Adachi in setup section. It's funny I live in Australia near your company now lol. Thanks for sharing this video. I miss all of my workmates!!

[@andrewgarcia3136]

this is the content we need

[@mikepowell1940]

someone send this to gibson with the attachment ( remember when you cared )

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

+ 1

[@Terrysoddy]

Yea for real they still don’t give a shit

[@diyautoschool]

FUCK GIBSON -- Lousy Corporation files Bankruptcy so they can stay in business without paying their dept and then turns around and sells their JUNK for more money! I say CHIPSON FOREVER!

[@myway43]

I found this to be amazing. Such attention to detail. I will have to check into these guitars.

[@SnakeRiverFishing]

So incredibly beautiful. such a love of the craft, we have 2 tst 56s and 30 years later they are just solid, beautiful friggin, made with love and pride old school workmanship.

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

The best guitars in the world, end of story.

[@antonyun6121]

Start to love Tokai

[@benmcarthursandy979]

Tokai love rock ( Japan ) are amazing guitar, the feel of the guitar is amazing. The sound quality no words. They are really good guitars.

[@eamonndonohoe4197]

this is brill. i bet things aint changed sinc the 80s. love it.

[@Musocity]

Thanks, we have a new channel so apologies to all as we don't come here often. Musocity I'll move this to the new channel.

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

Never mind since the 80s, that factory was opened in 1947. :)

[@chrisdee5032]

I have an early 70's Sigma Les Paul. These were made for Martin by Tokai before Tokai made their own Reborn/Love Rock models. Still an amazing guitar, I'd put it up against anything Gibson are making today.

[@lexgarnier]

Great vid, do they let you buy guitars from their factory?

[@white93nsx]

Thanks for the tour. I just bought a Love Power and it is great quality pre-Tokai Love Rock.

[@rashidrani2333]

Tokai still makes guitars the old way....more human less machine. Glad I have a Japanese Breezysound.

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

@boleynali . The factory was opened in 1947, this is where the legendary Tokais were made and this is where Tokais are made today. Even when they're half asleep they make better guitars than Gibson.

[@hectorheath]

CrazyDiamond1968 I thought there are also Chinese made Tokai's

[@hkguitar1984]

@@hectorheath Correct, the have different level of instruments. Premium Tokai are made in Japan, mid level models have been made in South Korea while the entry level Tokai are produced in China.

[@guitartoneSA]

Today the Traditional Series are made in China and Vintage and Premium Series in Japan.

[@woodyalguien5888]

Vertical video, very professional.

[@paranoidnutter]

+Woody Alguien - That's how it was supplied, that's iPhones for you. Enjoy the only video of the factory there is. Thanks for your comment.

[@Musocity]

Thanks - The lads were on a trip, they took it on their phones so this is all we have, best to enjoy what we have because there is no other.

[@AcysLounge]

Thanks mates! 2:30 that´s my white SG baby!

[@McSlobo]

It seems pretty noisy there. Did anyone have ear protection?

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Got a Tokai Breezy sound Thinline Fender Custom Shop Strat mint in sonic blue and EKO 6string acoustic

[@Terrysoddy]

Yep the Japanese are using cnc machines to

[@fender335]

Hamamatsu,Japan

[@boboutelama5748]

Hello Fender 335. Do you have the adress of the factory ? I have a Tokai LS195s, and want to send them a gift for christmas.

[@MrEbichan]

where is this in japan ?

[@jimbrennanguitar]

Life in the fast lane. 5:40

[@hectorheath]

I would of expected a cleaner work shop for a Japanese company

[@McSlobo]

They're probably sane enough to clean it up only after the day is over.

[@YohaneRockett]

I am wowin it... wOw

[@igolfjtweetler4097]

My love rock came out of there

[@theariesexperiment4642]

That guy spraying needs to turn the volume on his spray gun WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY down. He is wasting over half the material in the can. Jeez.

[@gazue3]

i want to go to japan and buy domestic left hand electrics!!! And smuggle em back home to Oz!!! Heaven indeedy!!!!

[@GONDAINAGONDAINAGOYAN]

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[@boboutelama5748]

Hello Dai Nippon Teikoku. Do you have the adress of the factory ? I have a Tokai LS195s, and want to send them a gift for christmas.

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

@sakitakungtyan . Tokai LG Series.

[@boleynali]

the factory looks a dump and some of them look half asleep

[@boboutelama5748]

Common thing in Japan. It's not uncommon to sleep at work. Socially accepted if I could say. P.S. you don't need to be on steroids for building a guitar.