If you're after a proper Japanese-built single-cut with vintage-inspired looks and a pair of snarling P90s, this Tokai Love Rock ULS132S GT delivers in spades.
Built in Japan by Tokai Gakki, this 2019 example combines a solid African Mahogany body with a two-piece Maple top and a pair of Tokai's LP-OLD MK2 P90 pickups. The result is everything you'd expect from a great Gold Top – punchy cleans, woody midrange, plenty of bite when pushed, and a ton of character.
At 9.56lbs, it has the reassuring feel of a traditional single-cut without being excessively heavy. It also benefits from quality Switchcraft and Gotoh hardware throughout, a comfortable asymmetrical U-shaped neck profile, and comes complete with its original Tokai hard case, certificate of authenticity and paperwork.
A fantastic alternative to far more expensive American-built equivalents, and a guitar that punches well above its price point.