Looking for Japanese Explorer... online

[SG_Explorer]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a classic shape Explorer model from Japan, like Edwards, Tokai, Burny, Greco, Orville, Grassrots, etc.
I am specially interested in Edwards E-EX-92 and Tokai EX-105.

As far as I know there is no stock of them in local shops, I have been asking around and placing an order was too slow (3-4 months)/expensive for me.
So, I have decided to buy online, looking in:

www.yahoo.co.jp
www.rakuten.co.jp
www.ishibashi.co.jp
www.musicland.co.jp
www.ebay.com

So, does anyone have experience or can give me some advice finding this models online?
Thanks in advance!

 

[LadyInTears]

digimart.net

 

[ShredAddict]

curious question. why isn't Gibson on your list?

 

[SG_Explorer]

curious question. why isn't Gibson on your list?

Well, I already have a US guitar and I want to try a Japanese brand. I have read wonderful reviews about Edwards/Tokai/Orville... models and it seems that for the same budget you can get a better product if you do not care about the Gibson logo.

 

[ShredAddict]

Better in terms of maybe QC probably yes but tonewise, it's all subjective.

My vote goes towards the Edwards. Their quality has always been consistent.