Tokai Breezysound! - Page 2

RodeoTex · October 23rd, 2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Hello.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

I've one strange guitar.
There are photos, made with my phone.
It's ValleyArts Custom Pro U.S.A
Serial number VA03389

Who know what is this?
I can't find any news about it.
Who can help me?

Regards
Robert

I don't know much about Valley Arts Guitars but I believe that FMIC now owns them. They may be able to give you some info.

RodeoTex · October 23rd, 2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tele12

Gotta love Tokai's model names "Breezy sound" for the Tele "Springy sound" for the Strat.

And of course the wonderful 'Love Rock' (Les Paul).

ROADMAN · October 24th, 2007, 03:26 PM

Goldtop Love Rock....middle
Tobacco Burst Breezysound.....right
Fender MIJ custom esquire 62RI...between

ROADMAN · October 24th, 2007, 03:35 PM

here's another ...85 Breezysound...traded to fellow TDPRIer.. Sarge...hope your takin good care of her old buddy.

serialsteve · October 24th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Had a REALLY nice 84 Breezysound (still have the neck-on the Tele below) and a great AST-62 that was a dead ringer for this MIJ Strat, just with the extra bit on the headstock (an '85 IIRC). The Tokais were far better than the Fenders. I walked in the shop with cash in hand to buy a US RI Fender and didn't find any of the six they had to my liking. Disappointed, I started to walk out (and we all know how hard that is when you've got $$ burning a hole in your pocket for a change) when the owner suggested I try the Tokai. It blew the Fender stuff away, which surprised me very much. When I asked him the price, I was even more knocked out-$275 out the door.

nonvintage · October 24th, 2007, 06:47 PM

FYI Valley Arts are owned by Gibson. Robert your Valley Arts Tele looks like the type played by Larry Carlton in the 80's.

FredDairy · October 24th, 2007, 08:04 PM

I have a 80s Jazz Sound which was their copy of the Jazz Bass and it pales BIG TIME in comparison to the AV '62 reissue.

Nogbad · October 25th, 2007, 03:48 AM

I made the mistake of parting with mine, I really regret that, and I still know the guy who has it and wont sell it back to me. It just sits in his wardrobe most of the time too!

pelo · November 29th, 2007, 01:38 PM

I think Fender would be hard pressed to make a product that compares to the older mij Tokais. It would be foolish,incorrect and naive to think that Japanese guitars, mass produced or handcrafted, are inferior to any other brand. The nation has earned it's nickname "the superachievers" because they perfect products invented elsewhere. They have established themselves as the best manufacturers of several complex products (automobiles, electronics, steel, plastic etc). They have accomplished this by the implementation of a corporate/labour work ethic that is the envy of all North American/ European Manufacturers. Their attention to detail is legendary. Their understanding and appreciation of fine objets d'art and old world craftsmanship drove antique and collectible markets skyward due to Japanese investors purchasing anything collectible. What makes anyone think that Japan's guitars would be anything less than the best? I own a Tokai breezysound, among other Custom Shop Teles-The breezysound is just a better sounding guitar. It "nails " the twang perfectly because it is made by people who are the best at replicating and perfecting.

pelo · November 29th, 2007, 01:50 PM

I think Fender would be hard pressed to make a product that compares to the older mij Tokais. It would be foolish,incorrect and naive to think that Japanese guitars, mass produced or handcrafted, are inferior to any other brand. The nation has earned it's nickname "the superachievers" because they perfect products invented elsewhere. They have established themselves as the best manufacturers of several complex products (automobiles, electronics, steel, plastic etc). They have accomplished this by the implementation of a corporate/labour work ethic that is the envy of all North American/ European Manufacturers. Their attention to detail is legendary. Their understanding and appreciation of fine objets d'art and old world craftsmanship drove antique and collectible markets skyward due to Japanese investors purchasing anything collectible. What makes anyone think that Japan's guitars would be anything less than the best? I own a Tokai breezysound, among other Custom Shop Teles-The breezysound is just a better sounding guitar. It "nails " the twang perfectly because it is made by people who are the best at replicating and perfecting.

serialsteve · November 29th, 2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by soltwanger

I played one of the last ones made before they had to discontinue them last year (due to a fender lawsuit, apparently) and I wasn't overly impressed by the tones. seemed rather weak sounding. Nice colour though, grey with white binding. They were selling for £499 which is ridiculous really, considering you can get a brand new classic 50s or highway1 for less than that. If one came up cheap (lets face it, i cant see how they could have huge resale value) I would definately consider it. They just have a cool vibe to them.

TOTALLY different guitar and company. The newer Tokais pale in every respect (those that I've played) to the 1985/6 and earlier ones.

October 24th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
ROADMAN Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 53 Posts: 1,148	2 Tokais and others Goldtop Love Rock....middle Tobacco Burst Breezysound.....right Fender MIJ custom esquire 62RI...between

October 25th, 2007, 03:48 AM	#48 (permalink)
Nogbad Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington UK Posts: 177 5 Photos	I made the mistake of parting with mine, I really regret that, and I still know the guy who has it and wont sell it back to me. It just sits in his wardrobe most of the time too! __________________ "Big Ron's Famous Twang Oil" now available. $7.99 a bottle - postage.

November 29th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#49 (permalink)
pelo NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2	Tokai Tele vs Custom shop/ Japan vs The World I think Fender would be hard pressed to make a product that compares to the older mij Tokais. It would be foolish,incorrect and naive to think that Japanese guitars, mass produced or handcrafted, are inferior to any other brand. The nation has earned it's nickname "the superachievers" because they perfect products invented elsewhere. They have established themselves as the best manufacturers of several complex products (automobiles, electronics, steel, plastic etc). They have accomplished this by the implementation of a corporate/labour work ethic that is the envy of all North American/ European Manufacturers. Their attention to detail is legendary. Their understanding and appreciation of fine objets d'art and old world craftsmanship drove antique and collectible markets skyward due to Japanese investors purchasing anything collectible. What makes anyone think that Japan's guitars would be anything less than the best? I own a Tokai breezysound, among other Custom Shop Teles-The breezysound is just a better sounding guitar. It "nails " the twang perfectly because it is made by people who are the best at replicating and perfecting.

November 29th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#50 (permalink)
pelo NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2	Tokai Tele vs Custom shop/ Japan vs The World I think Fender would be hard pressed to make a product that compares to the older mij Tokais. It would be foolish,incorrect and naive to think that Japanese guitars, mass produced or handcrafted, are inferior to any other brand. The nation has earned it's nickname "the superachievers" because they perfect products invented elsewhere. They have established themselves as the best manufacturers of several complex products (automobiles, electronics, steel, plastic etc). They have accomplished this by the implementation of a corporate/labour work ethic that is the envy of all North American/ European Manufacturers. Their attention to detail is legendary. Their understanding and appreciation of fine objets d'art and old world craftsmanship drove antique and collectible markets skyward due to Japanese investors purchasing anything collectible. What makes anyone think that Japan's guitars would be anything less than the best? I own a Tokai breezysound, among other Custom Shop Teles-The breezysound is just a better sounding guitar. It "nails " the twang perfectly because it is made by people who are the best at replicating and perfecting.

October 24th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#44 (permalink)
ROADMAN Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 53 Posts: 1,148	here's another ...85 Breezysound...traded to fellow TDPRIer.. Sarge...hope your takin good care of her old buddy.

October 24th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#45 (permalink)
serialsteve Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 728	Had a REALLY nice 84 Breezysound (still have the neck-on the Tele below) and a great AST-62 that was a dead ringer for this MIJ Strat, just with the extra bit on the headstock (an '85 IIRC). The Tokais were far better than the Fenders. I walked in the shop with cash in hand to buy a US RI Fender and didn't find any of the six they had to my liking. Disappointed, I started to walk out (and we all know how hard that is when you've got $$ burning a hole in your pocket for a change) when the owner suggested I try the Tokai. It blew the Fender stuff away, which surprised me very much. When I asked him the price, I was even more knocked out-$275 out the door.

October 24th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#46 (permalink)
nonvintage Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 496	FYI Valley Arts are owned by Gibson. Robert your Valley Arts Tele looks like the type played by Larry Carlton in the 80's.

October 24th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#47 (permalink)
FredDairy Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 708	I have a 80s Jazz Sound which was their copy of the Jazz Bass and it pales BIG TIME in comparison to the AV '62 reissue.