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Better than a Les Paul?! | JAPANESE KNOCKOFFS | Guitar Review: TOKAI LOVE ROCK

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Are you looking for a les Paul that won't break the bank?! look no further! The Tokai Love Rock will give you that same warm fuzzy feeling you got the first time you heard one of the LES PAUL WIELDING GREATS!
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@tapirjussi 4 жыл бұрын

I saw your review, did my research and yesterday i boughy one for 700 euro's. A tokai japanese love rock with pearly Gates. My God what an instrument, youre video had inspired me to look further then the regular brands. Thanks!

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

As soon as you receive it and set it up the way you like, please comment about it on here!!!

@hamahermit1917 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!! Does your guitar sound anything like the Love Rock Billy Gibbons plays in this video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea6mpdykrZ7ReqM.html

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

@@hamahermit1917 honestly... in some ways yes! thats crazy I didn't know he played love rocks!! lol!

@bumpyroad3251 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a guitar reviewer who plays the guitar well, congrats! This thing is amazing I've played a 70's Ibanez Les Paul which was actually better than sone genuine post 2010 ones.

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

thank you very much! these guitars are great! I haven't gotten my hands on the old Ibanez les Pauls yet but I hope to find one to review soon!!

@aaronfleener8104 3 жыл бұрын

My buddy bought a Japanese knock off called Photogenic. It literally plays like silk. I've played "real" Les Pauls and the fakes are equally amazing. Absolutely love Japanese craftsmanship.

@IamtheActionman Жыл бұрын

These are not fakes. A fake is when a person/company tries to deceive you into buying something that it isn't. It's clearly a "Tokai" and not a "Gibson". Yes they're incredible so leave it at that.

@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere 5 жыл бұрын

*Dude, that sustain is unbelievable! awesome guitar and nice video/Playing!*

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@azt3ca 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve got a Japanese Tokai LC recently and I totally get you. I use to be very brand oriented to the point of literally looking away if the guitar didn’t had the “right” decal on the headstock. I am so impressed with the Tokai I’ve got, it’s from 2018, got ebony fingerboard, tip carve is spot on, ain’t too heavy, build construction is literally flawless, attention to details is just stellar etc. I’ve had the chance of owning a 2019 Gibson Les paul custom, which retails for € 3.700,00 or so (4 times what I’ve payed on this one) and I must say I prefer this one in every aspect, some people may think I’m crazy but it feels even like a more expensive guitar than the Gibson counterpart, go figure.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

I AGREE!!.. and onstage no-one can tell!

@HavendaleBlvd80 Жыл бұрын

How do I order one?

@greekfreak1980 3 жыл бұрын

Tokai also makes replicas of vintage Fender Strats & Teles. And get this: SRV had bought an entire dozen of Tokai Strat replicas when he toured in Japan,played them live and is even holding one on the cover of his "Texas Flood" album. Yes, that is a Tokai not an "authentic" Fender! Fender was not amused when they found out and they threaten to sue him!! Also, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top has used Tokai LP replicas for many years. The Reverend had a "Black Beauty" LP Custom Tokai replica which he played the living crap out of.

@boboutelama5748 2 жыл бұрын

Generally, the higher tier Tokai's are custom shop instruments and really good. Wood selection and craftmaship are top notch. Customer support is amongst the best in the field. Add that Tokai still use rather antiquated methods, that are more from the Gibson starting era than of an industrial company. Generally, I recommend to change the pickups on them, but if you do, you will have something coming extremely close to an authentic 1959 LP without ruining yoursel or jumping on the "dellusional train".

@stevestewart-sturges2159 2 жыл бұрын

My guitar guy who worked at a major music store chain in Canada as a tech turned me onto the the Tokai Telecasters, aka Breezysound.... in 1982 you could buy a Tele with case for $249 CDN... I drove down and bought three, my mate had already bought 4 of the Springysound, or Strats and the music store guys bought all the LP's... I don't think there were any left after that..! I still have the best Tele and it's been my main stage guitar since I bought it.... Hankering for a vintage Tokai LP, but...

@dolero 5 жыл бұрын

"it feels Les Paul. here (points heart)" PERFECT DESCRIPTION!

@xsquid99 10 ай бұрын

I live in Japan and right now with the exchange rate the Tokai LS214 (Premium series) is running right about $1400, I think thats quite a steal and I intend to pick one up after seeing this review.

@anggeragungendarko8267 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you bro, Japanese makes all thing more precision. Cheers..

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

its practically part of the culture to go above and beyond!

@mathiasjapri 5 жыл бұрын

japanese putting more heart on making everything. just like fender JV

@thenkindler001 5 жыл бұрын

Tokai make UNREAL guitars. Played a strat style HSS Tokai yesterday and it was hands down the best guitar my fingers have ever had the privilege of touching

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

would you say that they are extremely convincing as well?? that you forget its "fake" while you are playing it

@thenkindler001 5 жыл бұрын

Working Class Musician I don’t know what rep they have in the states but in South Africa the few who know about them only have good things to say. “Fake” is a very philosophical term and I think it misses the point: if it feels good and sounds good then it is good. And let’s not forget that it’s bonafide Japanese craftsmanship at work. Just for comparison the guitar that I tried out was an AST model (their version of a strat) with SEB (sound effect body) construction. Played that and an AZ Prestige back to back, unplugged, and I shit you not the sound coming out of that SEB body... the guitar was basically singing back to me it was madness 😂 of course the AZ was bonkers too, especially because it’s much easier to access the upper frets than the Tokai but I’ll add that the Tokai’s neck felt on another level of smoothness to the AZ. Didn’t have a go with the trem system so I can’t speak for tuning stability but if that checks out after another test then it’s as good as bought. I’m saving up for that Tokai and you can be damn sure that I’ll be proud to own it!

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

@@thenkindler001 VERY WELL SAID!!

@therealjulez7886 3 жыл бұрын

dude u put off such a happy/positive vibe when u shred.. a real musician right here homie!

@andybradshaw5971 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Tokais, just brilliant guitars.

@brentjones9961 5 жыл бұрын

You bet cha they do! I got two 80s Matsumko's guitars and I still scratch my head on just how good they are compared to the very expensive others I have

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

right!? really brilliant stuff!!

@kevincaldwell9625 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I have a Gibson es 335, a PRS, and a Fender Strat…..but my go-to is my 1981 Matsumoko Vantage VLP500. Plays like butter!

@mattemeny2606 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate. I have to agree. Having had several Lea Pauls- classic, historic, and custom shop - the Tokai Lemon Drop I now own plays as good, if not better than all of them. And the grain on the mahogany is striking

@bonesandrolls6402 2 жыл бұрын

Good review! I have just bought a japanese tokai lp custom... And is impressive. It sounds and small unboxing can be seen. The nut is bone made!!!

@cortviva69 2 жыл бұрын

Currently I am playing an FGN LS 10 - Les Paul Copy! I have sold my Gibson Les Paul Studio from 2008 in exchange for it. Now I finally have a proper Les Paul sound and I did never look back to my Studio!!!

@DerredmaxTRIAX 2 жыл бұрын

Best guitar review I've seen in a decade. And it sounds way better than a Gibson

@jimmyfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

DUDE THATS AMAZING THANK YOU!!

@ParagonGarage 6 ай бұрын

I have a Burny LPC with a floyd rose and sustainer pickup and i absolutely love this guitar so much that i just ordered another one same color without the floyd and sustainer next is a Greco LPC and Orville and one like yours💪🏻👍🏻 oh nice playing bro👊🏻

@paulrose9046 2 жыл бұрын

Really really cool to see some love for these Japanese copies!! Just got an 80s Burny LPC last week and it plays WAY better than my '08 Gibson. It GENUINELY hangs alongside my American PRS guitars. Thinking about putting some Tom Andersons in it & maybe a new bridge but other than that it came literally perfect from Japan! Can't wait to tour w/ this thing, it's a true player and I can't exactly say that about every Gibson. Killer playing by the way!

@chrisseger6420 4 жыл бұрын

Great guitar. But what I enjoy most is your enthusiasm. Music is mostly about feeling. And you are really connected with that guitar. Great playing!!!

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! there's nothing else like music right?!

@jama1ca964 4 жыл бұрын

Yes so true, you're a legend bro

@markdoughty8780 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a Japanese Fender Strat and it's very well constructed; easily as well as an American Standard (Strat). As you say the Gold Top Tokai Love Rock is as good as anything Gibson has churned out and they're a darn sight cheaper than a real Gibson Les Paul. Yamaha has always (and still do) made a very good quality guitar for the money - both acoustic and electric. Interesting upload; enjoyed it.

@richardwitherow5289 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here, just home from my night shift in Cairns, Australia. I have my Les Paul Standard 2018 on my lap as i type but am waiting for my Tokai Love Rocks to come back from the luthier. It's more stable! I don't have to tune it every few minutes and it doesn't have "issues".

@maekong2010 Жыл бұрын

That, my friend, was the score of the century. I am jealous. Not kidding in the least. I have no idea how you contained yourself long enough to seal the deal. And you do it justice.

@jaskamakynen7766 5 жыл бұрын

kickass playing, laughed at the sustain part :D

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

thank you!! hahaha!

@stevennoon5502 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent guitar and fantastic to see someone who clearly enjoys playing and good for you to know when you’ve got a great instrument ..... I loved it

@sergioavila6925 3 жыл бұрын

Hi bro! Have you considered that when you select both, they are out of phase? Someone, when installed or re-intalled them, messed up the connections. I've seem this before. Google about "out-of-phase" pickups

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve gotten a few messages about that! I’m gonna do it but I’ve just been too lazy lol!

@EvLoutonian 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin hehe yeah, i think you can just switch the hot and cold signal wires on one of the pickups - you'll be glad if you can do that! It'll prob sound awesome with both pickups on. Only problem is if the cold signal is also soldered to the pickup cover or base plate, which can not really be swapped to hot. But if one of the pickups has independent hot and cold then it's a 5 min job to re-solder the connectors over. Do you know what year is the Love Rock made?

@Dawnseeker 2 жыл бұрын

Would’ve loved to have seen it compared to the standard despite the difference in pickups

@haroldroberts5250 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a MIJ Fender. It’s nicer and has more mojo than any American Fender I’ve owned. Looking for one of these Tokai Goldtops.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

mojo!! great word for it!! make sure its the Japanese made. the model number changes every year they are made so its tough to track but I think mine is an 08

@deadbang241 2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 broke vertebrae’s in my back and the weight of the Les Paul style guitar kills me , in spite of this ,I have 6 of them and wouldn’t be caught dead without one ! Love their chunky,deep,this is a real head filling ,reality machine ! The strats ,tele’s,hollow ,semi hollow’s all can get it done but, if the boat was sinking and there was only room for one guitar, I’d keep hold on to the knee bashing ,back breaking Les Paul. Thanks for the video 👍

@kurikokaleidoscope 3 жыл бұрын

Knock-offs and originals have always been of substance and quality. Great presentation. Wow that's a lovely looking guitar..

@courtney2809100 3 ай бұрын

Loved ur little peace of mind riff👏

@jimmyfranklin 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Haha I thought it fit perfect!

@gregmullins6927 2 жыл бұрын

You know your stuff mate,that was an incredible review.

@solarkantari5d 2 жыл бұрын

Spent all day trying out guitars in Denmark Street... The absolute Les Paul Winner was a Tokai ULS132S Gold Top... I own a Tokai Firebird which is utterly incredible, but THIS Goldtop is something else entirely!!!! Handbuilt Custom Job built in Japan, worth every penny of the £1700... Mind Blown!!

@moonstone8205 2 жыл бұрын

The guitar sounds awesome. Do u know what year your guitar is ??

@stefanobenedetti7185 4 жыл бұрын

Man, this video is fast!!! I've got the same guitar, it's unbelievably good. Very good, enthusiastic review. Thumbs up!

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!!! more coming soon!

@derickcraft3437 2 жыл бұрын

Man !! you are a all natural - Honest presentor !! Bravo

@tribe5000 2 жыл бұрын

Here's my Kent 820 video . I just got one of these beautiful guitars

@danielnichols5632 4 жыл бұрын

ANYTHING made in Japan is top notch, they put so much care into everything they make

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

so true... I was there and everything is wonderful... it seems like an amusement park.. everything is perfect ya know?? haha!

@stevenhearrell1564 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what the new Tokai's are like? Would it be better to purchase one from the 2010's, 2000's, 90's, or before, rather than a new one? Have they been consistently good from the beginning? I have been highly interested for a long time and was wondering. Thank you!

@christiandude3149 2 жыл бұрын

At the beginning of my music is buy most Gibsons... in 2010 i got a Tokai in my Hands and after nealy all.Gibsons are sell only a 92 Standard a 2020 CS 59 and the Tokai still at me... why...because they so good...

@lenruygrok 5 жыл бұрын

can you tell me ?? the neck ??? 50 style ? 60 style ??

@bushleague3472 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Bacchus "Classic" LP Special a few weeks ago, and its by far the best guitar I've ever owned. I'd never even heard of Bacchus before, I just saw it hanging up with some Gibsons and even from 20 feet away you could tell it was something special. Being a strange brand and my first P-90 axe I sort of expected some remorse to kick in eventually, but I just love that thing more all the time. "Out Gibson's a Gibson", that pretty much sums it up.

@TimatorA 3 жыл бұрын

3:46 That's it right there! And that thing is wild! Stunning, really. Just picked up a Burny 1992 LP too so feeling the vibe!

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

OH MAN! thank you!. how are you liking the burny??? what color is it???

@TimatorA 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin It's still on it's way to me from Japan atm but is a Black 1992 "Les Paul Custom" with lightning bolt logo, heavy worn gold hardware, their popular VH-1 PAF pickups, short neck tenon, mahogany neck and body. Not 100% if its a maple cap or just vaneer yet but I'm happy either is good for me. Got my fingers crossed is got a full cap though, ngl. Frets look a bit fucked but that's easily taken care of and plenty of dents which I love. Lots of checking and my favourite part is that it has the oldschool style ABR-1 bridges that screw directly into the body, and no recessed mounts. Think Black Beauty without the middle humbucker. Something else you might dig; I also picked up a 70s Doobie 30w combo from Japan too. Hardly any info online about them but its a solid state clone of a Mesa Boogie Mrk I. Sounds pretty great from the 1 clip on YT. Its actually the amp I bought too. This one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqhngsWrncqwgo0.html

@leeder92 5 ай бұрын

If the guitar is out of phase in the middle position then swap the live and earth wires on the neck pickup.

@johnwinward2421 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite instruments is a 1968 Japanese copy of a Mosrite Ventures model. It has the aesthetics of the original, which I love, but the build is actually closer to a LesPaul Special with p90s and a Bigsby (heavy! mahogany body, thicker neck with regular-size frets, strong single-coils - actually better than the original for the way I like to play). Beautifully--crafted, in amazingly good condition after I cleaned it up, and I got it cheap! I live in Asia and found it on a local small-ads site.

@Nur-hi4kn 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Which tokai（chinese） les paul (second hand) would you suggest buying as I'm on a budget? Like which exact model asl 48 55 or something else ? Thanks in advance

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly. This is my only tokai I've ever owned and the others I've played are all the same model as this BUT ive played chinese versions. My only piece of advice is this... save a bit more money, do research, and buy a Japanese model. The Japanese models are so well made! Ive seen this guitar go for $600 dollars in pawn shops in the USA

@Nur-hi4kn 5 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklincool, would you still recommend a Chinese one ?

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

@@Nur-hi4kn the Japanese models are so good that it would be hard to recommend a chinese model. if you find a chinese model that feels right, go for it, but I feel that in the long term the Japanese model would pay off better.

@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Rainbow riff! That's beauty man!

@jaycon3460 3 жыл бұрын

Does it have that Epiphone sparkling gold or the Gibson gold? Which year is it cause the recent Tokai have dropped in quality

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

This is the Gibson gold! Real solid color throughout. And the it’s somewhere around a 2008. Also they have a chinese line that isn’t that great. You have to look for Japanese made specifically

@braddietzmusic2429 2 ай бұрын

Something so good, especially when Gibson QC and quality consistency is often shit, these Japanese guitars should really be “Tributes” and not something pejorative like “knockoff”.

@henningvdm 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my Tokai les pauls for a 3rd of the price of a Gibson. Are you related to Aaron Franklin from Franklin's BBQ? you both look and sound same the same.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is any relation. but you never know... could be a long lost brother or something haha.. where is that??

@JorgeVonninger 3 жыл бұрын

Which Tokai Love rock is this specifically?

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

i have no clue anymore. i think it is a 2008.. but it was modified by the previous owner

@maier43 3 ай бұрын

Fine playing and fun to watch! Great guitar too.

@alraymond1618 3 жыл бұрын

DId you ever tell us the year?

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think so... because i also dont know it... i think its a 2008!

@swektmaico 2 жыл бұрын

There are many incredible japanese guitars from that era. I own two Kasugas. One is a Les Paul copy and it's amazing. The Maxon pickups are just top notch. The other is a Scorpion and whoever that find a better guitar somewhere..anywhere, buy it!! Thanks for a great video.

@allcopsrcunts2181 3 жыл бұрын

The " Love Rock" on the headstock doesn't sell . A bit like a straight guy wearing a dangly earing . A normal Tokai does sell . I wonder who brainstormed that name in the boardroom ?

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

....im straight and wear a dangly earring...

@ChomaZone 3 жыл бұрын

The pick up configuration is similar to Tom Sholz's Boston Les Paul. That's why I thought you played his riff. Sounds great.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Does he use the mini humbucker!?! it came like this and its kind of Neil Younged out... but I noticed the AWESOME boston tones RIGHT AWAY! I used this for a lot of boston songs in tribute bands... you have one of these in the collection yet???

@BobHolt-bi7vk 11 ай бұрын

Damn Dude.....Your AWESOME!!! Jesus.....Why is America not buying your CD's or downloads.......???????????????

@davepatterson4774 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Thanks for posting it. I just got a Greco and I love it, but I also want at least one more Japanese Les Paul. I've been trying to gauge whether to get another Greco or to get a Tokai, Burny, Orville, etc. One thing that will help is to know whether yours is a relatively recent one or if it's an older model. If it's newer and it's that cool, I won't have to sweat getting a 70's or 80's model. And, as simple as it is, I dare you to play Crank by Catherine Wheel! Hah! Cheers.

@pancake_gd 3 жыл бұрын

Bro Tajima is a surprisingly good, I went to a guitar store today and played a Tajima les Paul, it was beautiful

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

are those available in the US??

@pancake_gd 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin yeah

@bobbillnolan7644 5 жыл бұрын

Working class: may I suggest a Seymour Duncan, sm1 in the neck , they’re awesome, will work well on your gold top I have a love rock, 59 copy awesome guitar 👍

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

that's not a bad idea! I love this p90 so much right now but I will keep that in mind! thank you!

@bertlindsay 4 жыл бұрын

Got a love rocket too, gr8 guitar Bought it in 1980,.still really good to play

@russclark6780 5 жыл бұрын

Holy fuck. I've had two LPs over the years (a Studio Plus and a Deluxe Double-Cut). I was considering buying another now that Gibson is under new management and presumably the QC issues have been resolved. However, after the recent "play authentic", Mark Agnesi bully bullshit I've decided to never again own another. I've been looking at the Tokais and to be honest yours is fucking amazing and has sealed my decision. Now off to Reverb to find one! Great demo brother.

@russclark6780 5 жыл бұрын

BTW, subscribed.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

i cant believe i missed this... i try and reply to everyone! Tokai Over all else!! I love my custom Les Paul... and i have a standard, and epiphone and a chibson... the tokai is probably my favorite!

@ccd24767 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a Fernandes rst 60-66 Strat that was made about 82. Wouldn't trade it for the best Fender Strat on the market. The guitar I have was made in Japan.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

I had a Fernandez Dragonfly? I think that was the model. they make some GREAT guitars! that was my first 24 fret guitar and it was killer!

@ccd24767 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin I'd have to research that Fernandes dragonfly that you talkin about. I'll see if I can get back to you.

@ccd24767 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin I'm not sure the year of production but it did come with a sustainer. Kind of looks like a strat with binding. Nice enough guitar.

@bottomkitchen250 Жыл бұрын

I own a Tokai and it's amazing. I would buy another Tokai before I buy a Gibson.

@angrydonkey2918 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried to reverse the neck pick-up polarity? Probably it should fix the mid position sound

@robhaag6774 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick how much of a difference is there between a Tokai or Greco or burny

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

I havent played a burny yet! ive played greco and tokai smokes it! overall quality is amazing AND how close it is to an original is amazing.

@ZeBubba 2 жыл бұрын

MIJ Tokais are the sh*t. I have a tele, p-bass and a 335 - awesome craftsmanship. Love your playing and funny bits in the vid. Cheers!

@hoovercat8605 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for background on Tokai LP styles. This video made me laugh out loud at your expressions, great playing!!

@dirtyhippiedesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I've got an Orlando "Les Paul" that's black with gold pickups. It's pre lawsuit era, because it has the open book headstock. Had the thing since high school (93-94). Got it for an eighth of weed, sight unseen 😂. Even the velvet case was in pristine condition. One of the original pickups buzzes a little, but it's amazing other than that. The thing escaped with my when the Campfire burned down Paradise. Sadly I couldn't save my roadstar 2 series Ibanez I had since like 5th grade.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

AAAHHHH! dude thats awesome!! i also have a roadstar 2... what color was it???

@dirtyhippiedesigns 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin it was like an auburn sunburst with black around the edges. I had the action lowered when I was a kid, so it played real nice...

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

@@dirtyhippiedesigns AWE MAN... I have one in red that I wanna do a video about so badly!!

@phillipholt6005 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy he's happy!

@davidlevy2719 4 жыл бұрын

Hi that video is great ! do you know what is the exact reference number of your guitar ?

@artvillarino2878 4 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome guitar, indeed. I’m envious of it and your playing skills.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

aw man thank you! you play??

@artvillarino2878 4 жыл бұрын

Working Class Musician I used to play electric guitars m before but now I’m focus on acoustic ones due to limited time to practice and to minimise the noise in my place.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

@@artvillarino2878 that's awesome man! keep at it! never stop playing! I have a review of the terror stamp on my channel. chem it out if you need something to play electric at home!

@artvillarino2878 4 жыл бұрын

Working Class Musician I heard that it’s an awesome device. But still I’ll check your take on it.

@willmartinez3842 3 жыл бұрын

I wwas debating grabbing one of these because I want to live my dream replicating tom scholtz tones for hours, and when you pulled out the peace of mind riff, that was a sign I gotta pick one up now. Love the review keep it up!

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! definitely check out the company that makes that mini humbucker as well.. they are called Lollar incase you haven't heard of them

@rocketsalad 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin o snap, didn’t realize that’s a Lollar in there. Lollar is fully legit, like for real top shelf handmade pickups. Def look into getting the phase issue corrected (as suggested in other comments) because that’ll really get that baby singing 👍✌️

@quintstone4248 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know which 1978-1989 love rock les Paul had the long tenon if anyone knows tell me

@kevindzaky 3 жыл бұрын

The tokai love rock like effortless to play..and the feeling just vintage..i have tokai ls95,its become my main axe..but mine are cherry burst..lets hunting some gold top tokai love rock series too..cheerrs

@woodward_alan 4 жыл бұрын

What was your amp, cab, mic setup when recording this?

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. this video is 100 percent the guitar plugged into my backstar ht club 40 recorded by the camera mic! haha!

@jacobsnightmare1807 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a moot point, seeing this is a 2 year old post, but sounds like the pickups are/were wired out of phase, giving you that thin sound in the middle position. If so, a rewire to in phase would give you a much better sound. I could be wrong though...but that's what it sounded like through my sound system. In any case, sick guitar!! Cheers!

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

you may be right! ive had a lot of people suggest this. i havent had the time to mess with it and its not killing me to play! plus i mostly use the up or down setting anyway! haha! so ive been lazy about it

@jacobsnightmare1807 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin HAHA!! As long as you're happy! I dont use the middle position often either. Just keep playing brother!! Sounding good!

@curtwells4905 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried reversing the wiring of the P-90 to make the center position less shrill? I'm no Les Paul expert, but I recall playing with that on one of my single coil strats and getting a different sum sound.

@Johnny_Doe 2 жыл бұрын

You essentially got an “Old Black”….Errrr I mean an “Old Gold” without the Gibson logo on the headstock. The guy modded it alright….Neil Young & Daniel Lanois would be proud….Now run that through an AC30….

@jimmyfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

YES EXACTLY!!! i love this thing!!

@edwardsmith9801 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome guitar man!

@jimmyfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

I enjkoy this one very much!! it only comes out for special occasions! thank you!!

@andrewgarcia3136 3 жыл бұрын

when i was a kid someone gifted me an early 80s burny rlg-90 (basically a '59 lp standard copy in every way but has a veneer top and 2 piece back, poly finish that doesn't feel too thick but you can tell isn't laquer). 10 years later i am a shameless mij fanboy and i own 0 american made guitars. i still have the burny and my other main guitar is a 78 or 79 ibanez es 335 copy.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

dude! I am the same way! japanese guitars all the way!! I hear amazing things about the burnys. i couldnt find one anywhere when I was in japan though!!

@zenmaster1752 4 жыл бұрын

Holly shit! What kind of Tokai is this? And what was the price with this kind of vibrato?

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

i honestly forget which it is. japanese made in 08ish??? theyare hard to tell because the model numbers always change.. and the guy before me put the vibrato on!

@cechichan 2 жыл бұрын

Do they still make em ? or I can only hunt on reverb for one ?

@jimmyfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

They still make them!! Problem is they have grown so much in popularity since this time that some of them are getting expensive! Haha but the resale value is typically low so reverb is a way to go

@cechichan 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Im not familiar with les pauls too much even tho its on my next guitar list(couldnt visit shops due to covid ) so imma not buy on reverb, but on their website, they don't have any Les paul style guitars :/ only S and T and some other shapes :#

@skullheadwater9839 2 жыл бұрын

The pickups may be out of phase, you might try swapping the position of the wires on one or the other pickups, I had the same problem with mine which has a p90 and a filtertron . The middle sounded thin and crappy. I flipped the pickup wires an it is good now. I have a 60s Univox LP with a bolt on, t It doesn't play as good as a Paul but the pickups sound like an original paf

@gypsylee8908 2 жыл бұрын

Can it sound like Leslie wests lp Jr. Mississippi queen, 🤔🤔😉

@thomasguitarman9025 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Grass Roots valley Gold top les paul law suit era copy can anyone tell me more about this one , its great but needs some pickup repair , trying to decide what to put in it

@klextacy 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 2 of them. They are fantastic.

@endoalley680 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe middle is wired out of phase? And what about shielding the P90 properly?

@mctransportation9831 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about the spinal tap line, before you said it. RL Burnside played something called a Tiesco, I understand you could order outa a Sears catalog. I They are Japanese.

@LucasFowler 4 жыл бұрын

Your pickups might be out of phase in the middle, that's a pretty easy wiring fix.

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

INTERESTING!!! I didn't even think of that!!

@malcolmhardwick4258 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Did you fix it ?

@jimmyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmhardwick4258 nope! not yet... eventually I will! ahaha

@avivpinto4013 2 ай бұрын

Where's the comparison? You have a Gibson there

@jimmyfranklin 2 ай бұрын

Check out my Every Level Of Les Paul video and my shorts!

@TheAmateursOriginalMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! I have an Edwards John Sykes Classic Les Paul which is amazing and can also hold its own against a Gibbo🎸🎸🤘🤘

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

everyones talking about these edwards guitars... they are really that killer huh?!?!

@TheAmateursOriginalMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin yeah really well made and killer Seymour Duncans🎸🎸👌

@adamw.7169 3 жыл бұрын

What song do you play at 3:52?? Its on the tip of my tongue but I can't quite remember!!!

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Peace Of Mind by Boston!! HAHA! i love that song!!

@adamw.7169 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin THANK YOU BROTHER!! Hahahaha was really bugging me. LOVE your goldtop by the way just got my own white tokai custom a few days ago.

@jimmyfranklin 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamw.7169 WHAT!!!! HOW IS IT?!?!

@adamw.7169 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin it is FAT man!! Tone's crunchy, feels great overall! Needs some breaking in but I'm definitely as happy with it as you are with your goldtop! Wish I could try yours though!!!!

@ntsuk305 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video

@nicksonthevet 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Vintage Starfire strat copy...... Hands down

@jimmyfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

Best guitar youve owned?!

@aviciisbestfan 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really good, you deserve more subs and views!! Btw you shred

@jimmyfranklin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Im never gonna stop making videos, so hopefully more people catch on! haha I appreciate your support!

@Ndlanding 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds great (if you were playing it through an adapted transistor radio), but I know what you mean about certain Les Paul-based gutitars which do actually out-Paul some originals. I've had god and wishy-washy LPs, and one great impersonator (Avion 7) which I still have and love.

@MrBuion Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing. I should check them out and also because I don't want to buy a Gibson.

@stratman9449 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think its right to call Tokai guitars "knock offs"....Tokai (and others) build instruments to a far better and higher standard quality than most american brands.....the craftsmanship, skill (and pride) of their work shows and is audible in their instruments.... Billy Gibbons has got a Tokai LP and loves it....so give them some respect there...plus Tokais guitars are not cheap.....custom models are nearly 3000.- Euros here...nothing cheap about that.....:-)