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Up for sale, a 2016 Tokai ES-156 in showroom-clean 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A rare, upscale, and broadly celebrated iteration of the classic 335 platform, the ES-156 features a nitro lacquer gloss finish over a poly base coat, maple body with maple center block, and a mahogany neck.
Replicating the introductory specs of the 335, the guitar features a long guard design (with the pickguard extending past the ABR-1-style bridge) and the distinctive rounded "Mickey Mouse Ear" shaped double cutaways on the figured maple body. Made in Japan and rarely seen outside its country of origin, this ES-156 has a balanced, rich acoustic voice that translates well through the PAF Vintage MK2 humbuckers. The snappy articulation of the maple body and the airy qualities of the semi-hollowbody construction make the ES-156 a very versatile instrument, with a bit of growl and great cut in the bridge position, while the neck pickup has a smoothness and heft while still retaining an articulation ideal for complex chord voicings. The instrument weighs 7lbs 10oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: '50s-style C, measuring .840” 1st fret, 1.025” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 12” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 5/8” (41mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh SD90-SL, Kluson-style
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: PAF Vintage MK2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: HLS-VB Tune-o-Matic bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Amber bonnet knobs, four-ply "long guard" pickguard
-Serialization: Orange oval label, 16-prefix serial dating to 2016
The See Thru Red gloss finish comprises a nitro lacquer finish over a poly base coat, and there's barely a scratch on the body, and some light pick scuffing across the pickguard. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The mottled dark brown tolex hardshell case is included, with a red crushed velvet interior and gold Tokai badge on the exterior.
Replicating the introductory specs of the 335, the guitar features a long guard design (with the pickguard extending past the ABR-1-style bridge) and the distinctive rounded "Mickey Mouse Ear" shaped double cutaways on the figured maple body. Made in Japan and rarely seen outside its country of origin, this ES-156 has a balanced, rich acoustic voice that translates well through the PAF Vintage MK2 humbuckers. The snappy articulation of the maple body and the airy qualities of the semi-hollowbody construction make the ES-156 a very versatile instrument, with a bit of growl and great cut in the bridge position, while the neck pickup has a smoothness and heft while still retaining an articulation ideal for complex chord voicings. The instrument weighs 7lbs 10oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: '50s-style C, measuring .840” 1st fret, 1.025” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 12” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 5/8” (41mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh SD90-SL, Kluson-style
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: PAF Vintage MK2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: HLS-VB Tune-o-Matic bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Amber bonnet knobs, four-ply "long guard" pickguard
-Serialization: Orange oval label, 16-prefix serial dating to 2016
The See Thru Red gloss finish comprises a nitro lacquer finish over a poly base coat, and there's barely a scratch on the body, and some light pick scuffing across the pickguard. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The mottled dark brown tolex hardshell case is included, with a red crushed velvet interior and gold Tokai badge on the exterior.
