New Momose LPs from Deviser at Guitar Planet

You could definitely do worse than getting one of these Momose MLS1-STD/NJ Les Paul-style guitars. Links here and here to Guitar Planet in Ochanomizu. Photos from Guitar Planet. No affiliation with the store, I just like the guitars.

Here is a link to the product page on the Deviser site.

Greco Custom EC68-80

John Paul Jones - When The Levee Breaks (lap steel Guitar)

Just another bit of proof that JPJ was not just another bassist!

A pick for not just any monkey...

....but for The Yellow Monkey

Deal of the moment: Japanese-made Edwards SG on Yahoo Japan

Here is a nice example of those older Edwards that have fret-edge binding and look pretty similar to ESP Navigators.  Just 29,800 yen through your favorite bidding proxy service!

2-screw truss rod cover

Fret-edge binding and nice looking inlays

Tales From The Woodheap : After playing a few friends LS80's & LS100's etc I...

Tales From The Woodheap : After playing a few friends LS80's & LS100's etc I...: After playing a few friends LS80's & LS100's etc I always dug these old Tokai's. The lacquer finish just feels old and worn...



Nice LS-80 example over on the woodheap now...

Aria Pro II LS-800 - Nice Surprise

Closeup of some honest play wear

Neck pickup with 9.5 mm polepiece pitch (53 mm hole to hole)

Rear pickup with 10 mm polepiece pitch  (55 mm hole to hole)