These early Tokai-made Sigmas included two Gibson SG copies, a Fender Tele copy, and a Fender bass copy.Īs with most Martin attempts to market electrics, this effort was short-lived, and these Tokai Sigmas were history by 1975.īy the early 80s, Tokai had progressed to producing superb replicas of a range of historic American guitars, true to both the originals physical specifications (neck profile, colors) and sound. In 73, Tokai also began to provide Martin with its first imported solidbody electric guitars, also carrying the Sigma brand. ![]() Martin with its Sigma acoustic line, and the parts that were assembled in the U.S. Perhaps Tokais most interesting 60s solidbody was the legendary Hummingbird from 67 a sleek, streamlined take on Semi Moseleys flipped-over designs, complete with a German carve (a modern Korean-made reissue is now available).Īs far as is known, these early Tokai guitars probably stayed in Japan and were not exported. Shortly thereafter, Tokai began to make solidbody electric guitars.
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