Tokai - Talbo Blazing Fire

After years of making excellent copies of Western guitars, Tokai turned to create an entirely unique design, resulting in the Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire, which commenced production January, 1982. (Talbo = Tokai.ALuminum.BOdy.)

Made of cast aluminium alloy AC-4B, (commonly used in racing car engines), the Talbo’s design is simple and elegant.
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 version features 2 x Humbucking pickups and a 5 way switch (coil split options). It is likely a later production model (circa 1990’s Made in Japan) and it is in excellent condition.
Very low use; frets are full and unmarked; neck is straight and true. Very little cosmetic wear (see pictures).
Includes Trem Arm.