Description
Overview
The Tokai Breezysound is a meticulously crafted, Made-in-Japan (MIJ) solid body guitar designed for players seeking authentic vintage T-style performance and reliability. Combining traditional construction with premium Japanese hardware, this instrument delivers the classic “twang” and clarity associated with high-end T-style guitars.
Featuring a resonant ash body and a bolt-on maple neck, the Breezysound is engineered for stability and tonal richness. It is equipped with Japanese-made Gotoh pickups and hardware, ensuring professional-grade tuning stability and a timeless sonic profile that cuts through any mix.
Key Details
- Body Construction: ATE type flat-top body crafted from Ash with a durable Poly finish.
- Neck Specifications: 1-piece Maple neck featuring a comfortable U-shape profile, with a thickness of 21.5 mm at the 1st fret and 24.0 mm at the 12th fret.
- Fretboard & Scale: Maple fretboard with 22 frets and a standard 25.5″ scale length for traditional tension and playability.
- Electronics: Loaded with two vintage-voiced TL-Classic single-coil pickups and a standard three-way selector switch.
- Premium Hardware: Equipped with GOTOH SD91-05ML tuning machines and a TE-VB bridge (featuring the engraved Tokai logo).
Use Cases
- Country & Western: Perfect for achieving the signature bright, biting lead tones and rhythmic “snap” required for traditional country music.
- Blues & Rock: The ash body and single-coil configuration provide the dynamic range and clarity needed for gritty blues riffs and classic rock rhythms.
- Studio Recording: Thanks to the high-quality Gotoh hardware and MIJ construction, this guitar offers the tuning stability and consistent output necessary for professional tracking.
Installation
As a fully assembled solid body electric guitar, no complex installation is required. To prepare the instrument for play, we recommend the following:
- Stringing: Install your preferred gauge of nickel-wound electric guitar strings.
- Setup: Adjust the bridge saddles for your preferred action and intonation.
- Tuning: Utilize the Gotoh tuning machines to bring the instrument to standard E tuning or your preferred open tuning.
Compatibility
This instrument is compatible with all standard electric guitar accessories, including:
- Amplification: Compatible with any guitar amplifier via a standard 1/4″ instrument cable.
- Strings: Compatible with standard T-style electric guitar string sets.
- Cases: Fits standard T-style hardshell cases or gig bags.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Tokai
- Edition: Breezysound
- Body Material: Ash
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Finish: Black Poly
- Origin: Made in Japan (MIJ)
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