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Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire aluminum guitar Japan
Estimated price for orientation: 700 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Tokai
The Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire, which commenced production January, 1982. Talbo is actually an acronym for Tokai Aluminum Body.Made of cast aluminum alloy AC-4B, which is commonly used in racing car engines, the Talbo's design is simple and elegant, combining new and traditional elements. Basically, it's like two superimposed teardrops with the tips pointing right and left to yield a bi-level, sculptured double cutaway. Its headstock decal reads "The New Legend Of The Guitar History." The idea behind the Talbo was to create a cool design that would also serve as shielding for the electronics. Most of the body is solid, but there's a large cavity under the pickguard that serves as a sound chamber, and lessens the weight. The neck is straightforward maple attached with four bolts at a scalloped contoured easy-access neck joint. This Blazing Fire features a pickup combination that anticipates the layout later favored by Yamaha. Controls are two volumes and one tone. Two-humbucker models have been seen, and there may have been more layout options. Certainly this was the case with later versions.
The Talbo Blazing Fire is a swell guitar, comfortable, easy to play, with a great sound. This one is red and roadworn.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Tokai |
The Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire, which commenced production January, 1982. Talbo is actually an acronym for Tokai Aluminum Body.Made of cast aluminum alloy AC-4B, which is commonly used in racing car engines, the Talbo's design is simple and elegant, combining new and traditional elements. Basically, it's like two superimposed teardrops with the tips pointing right and left to yield a bi-level, sculptured double cutaway. Its headstock decal reads "The New Legend Of The Guitar History." The idea behind the Talbo was to create a cool design that would also serve as shielding for the electronics. Most of the body is solid, but there's a large cavity under the pickguard that serves as a sound chamber, and lessens the weight. The neck is straightforward maple attached with four bolts at a scalloped contoured easy-access neck joint. This Blazing Fire features a pickup combination that anticipates the layout later favored by Yamaha. Controls are two volumes and one tone. Two-humbucker models have been seen, and there may have been more layout options. Certainly this was the case with later versions.
The Talbo Blazing Fire is a swell guitar, comfortable, easy to play, with a great sound. This one is red and roadworn.
The Talbo Blazing Fire is a swell guitar, comfortable, easy to play, with a great sound. This one is red and roadworn.