Seemingly a one-off (or at least a limited production build) from Tokai Japan, this Talbo has a fully rusted bronze aesthetic on the neck, body and all hardware. The work has been done very professionally and is incredible in both look and feel.
Tokai Talbo (Tokai Aluminium Body) guitars were introduced in 1980 and feature a solid aluminium body with a chamber underneath the pickguard. These were known for having a crystal clear clean tone that resonates beautifully both acoustically and plugged-in. Rosewood board and a maple neck, loaded with a 3-way selector controlling Tokai made PAF humbuckers, weighs 3.9kg's.
If you're Australian and a certain age, you'll likely recognise these from their use with INXS. Nile Rodgers is rumoured to have put Tim Farriss onto Tokai’s Talbo Blazing Fire. Tim went on to use the Talbo for decades.
Very clean overall condition as pictured with the intentional rust from the factory. Frets have some light use and were polished prior to listing along with a fretboard oil. The truss works well and the neck is straight.
