The Tokai Traditional SG-65S-AI Custom-Style in Antique Ivory is a striking three-pickup SG-style electric with ornate Custom-inspired appointments, a set-neck construction and a powerful triple-humbucker layout.

Built with a mahogany body, set Canadian maple neck and jatoba fingerboard, the SG-65S-AI combines classic double-cutaway styling with a more elaborate specification that includes three Tokai LSC-F GG humbuckers, block inlays, gold hardware and an Antique Ivory finish.

This particular example has also been fitted with an additional phase switch, expanding the available tonal palette beyond the standard factory configuration.

This Pre-Owned example is in Good condition, weighs 7.86 lbs, carries serial number 070534, and is supplied without a case.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Tokai
Model	Traditional SG-65S-AI
Style	Custom-Style SG
Finish	Antique Ivory
Serial Number	070534
Pickups	3 x Tokai Humbuckers
Modification	Added Phase Switch
Weight	7.86 lbs
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned
Case	No Case Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Tokai Traditional SG-65S-AI in Good condition.

The Good condition grade reflects an instrument showing noticeable cosmetic signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued playing.

The Antique Ivory finish and gold hardware should be examined carefully in the supplied photographs for the exact degree of cosmetic wear, tarnishing and handling marks on this individual guitar.

The guitar weighs an actual 7.86 lbs.

Serial number: 070534.

No case is included.

PHASE SWITCH MODIFICATION

An additional phase switch has been fitted to this guitar.

This is not part of the standard SG-65S-AI factory specification and should be considered an aftermarket modification.

Depending on the exact wiring arrangement, the phase switch alters the relationship between selected pickups to produce a thinner, more hollow and more nasal tone than the standard in-phase sound.

This can be especially useful for:

• Cutting lead tones

• Funkier rhythm sounds

• Hollow clean textures

• Peter Green-inspired tonal effects

• Studio layering

The normal pickup sounds remain available alongside the additional switched tone.

KEY FEATURES

• Tokai Traditional SG-65S-AI

• Antique Ivory finish

• Custom-style SG design

• Mahogany body

• Set Canadian maple neck

• Jatoba fingerboard

• 24.75" scale length

• 22 frets

• Block fingerboard inlays

• Bone nut

• Three Tokai LSC-F GG humbuckers

• 2 Volume controls

• 2 Tone controls

• 3-way pickup selector

• Added phase switch

• LS-VBC bridge

• LS-VTC tailpiece

• Vintage Kluson-style tuners

• Gold hardware

• Actual weight: 7.86 lbs

• Serial number: 070534

• Good Pre-Owned condition

• No case included

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The SG-65S-AI stands out from a conventional SG-style guitar because of its three-humbucker layout and Custom-inspired detailing.

The triple-pickup arrangement gives it a fuller and more visually dramatic specification, while the added phase switch introduces an extra tonal option that standard examples do not have.

The result is a guitar that combines classic SG-style playability with a more distinctive appearance and broader tonal flexibility.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Mahogany Body

The guitar uses a mahogany body, providing the warm midrange and strong sustain associated with traditional SG-style construction.

Antique Ivory Finish

The Antique Ivory finish gives the guitar a classic Custom-inspired look and works particularly well with the gold hardware.

Set Canadian Maple Neck

The neck is made from Canadian maple and uses set-neck construction.

This differs from the mahogany neck specification associated with many Gibson-style instruments, giving the Tokai its own construction identity.

Jatoba Fingerboard

The fingerboard is made from jatoba, providing a smooth playing surface and a dark visual contrast against the Antique Ivory finish.

Block Inlays

Large block inlays reinforce the guitar's Custom-style appearance.

24.75" Scale Length

The traditional 24.75" scale length gives the strings a comfortable feel with relatively easy bending.

22 Frets

The SG-65S-AI uses 22 frets, maintaining a traditional SG-style playing layout.

Triple Tokai Humbuckers

The guitar is fitted with three Tokai LSC-F GG humbuckers.

This gives it a broader visual and tonal identity than a standard dual-humbucker SG.

Traditional Controls

The standard factory layout uses:

• 2 Volume controls

• 2 Tone controls

• 3-way pickup selector

The additional phase switch expands the tonal options beyond this original configuration.

Gold Hardware

Gold-plated hardware gives the guitar its distinctive Custom-inspired appearance.

Vintage Kluson-Style Tuners

Vintage-style tuners complement the traditional design and provide straightforward tuning adjustment.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Tokai SG-65S-AI is particularly well suited to:

• Rock guitarists

• Classic rock players

• Blues musicians

• Hard rock players

• Tokai enthusiasts

• SG-style guitar fans

• Players who like triple-humbucker guitars

• Guitarists wanting a Custom-style instrument without Gibson pricing

• Players interested in modified guitars with extra tonal options

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

This guitar works particularly well for:

• Classic rock

• Rock

• Blues

• Hard rock

• Alternative

• Indie

• Rhythm guitar

• Lead guitar

• Clean tones

• Overdriven sounds

• Studio recording

HOW IT COMPARES

SG-65S-AI vs Standard Two-Pickup SG

The SG-65S-AI uses three humbuckers rather than two, giving it a more elaborate appearance and additional tonal possibilities.

Tokai vs Gibson SG Custom

The Tokai takes clear inspiration from the ornate SG Custom format but uses its own construction details, including a Canadian maple neck and Tokai electronics.

Standard Wiring vs Added Phase Switch

The standard SG-65S-AI uses conventional passive pickup switching.

This example adds a phase switch, providing an additional hollow, cutting tone not found on an unmodified factory example.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Tokai
Series	Traditional
Model	SG-65S-AI
Style	Custom-Style SG
Finish	Antique Ivory
Serial Number	070534
Body Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Material	Canadian Maple
Fingerboard	Jatoba
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	43mm
Inlays	Blocks
Pickup Configuration	HHH
Pickups	3 x Tokai LSC-F GG Humbuckers
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Selector
Modification	Added Phase Switch
Bridge	LS-VBC
Tailpiece	LS-VTC
Tuners	Vintage Kluson Style
Hardware	Gold
Electronics	Passive
Weight	7.86 lbs
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned
Case	No Case Included

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Tokai SG-65S-AI uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players wanting a visually striking SG Custom-style guitar with three humbuckers and an additional modified tone option.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level SG-style guitars, standard dual-humbucker electrics and more basic Tokai models.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, overdrive, distortion, boost, delay and reverb.

Our tip: The added phase switch is worth exploring with cleaner amp settings as well as overdrive. Out-of-phase sounds can become especially useful when you need a thinner tone that cuts through a dense arrangement.

Showroom feedback: The Antique Ivory finish, gold hardware and three-pickup layout give this Tokai a very strong visual identity. The added phase switch makes this particular example more versatile than a standard SG-65S-AI, while the 7.86 lbs weight remains very manageable for a three-humbucker solidbody.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Tokai SG-65S-AI is a great opportunity to own a distinctive Custom-style SG with a strong specification and more individual character than a conventional twin-humbucker model.

This example is in Good condition, weighs 7.86 lbs, carries serial number 070534, and features an added phase switch.

No case is included.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music combines a large Birmingham showroom with nationwide ecommerce and knowledgeable musician-led advice.

Customers benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

• Birmingham's largest independent music store

• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews

• Knowledgeable musician-led advice

• Extensive experience with Tokai and Pre-Owned guitars

• Large Birmingham showroom

• Secure online ordering

• Fast UK delivery

• Friendly customer support

• Part-exchange and trade-in service

TRADE IN. TRADE UP. SAVE MORE.

Your current guitar or other musical equipment could help towards the cost of this Tokai SG-65S-AI.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and a wide range of musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

If you already own a guitar or other musical equipment you are considering replacing, Fair Deal Music can assess it for part exchange.

Trading in can remove the inconvenience of selling privately while allowing the value of your existing equipment to go directly towards your next instrument.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Tokai SG-65S-AI used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Tokai Traditional SG-65S-AI in Good condition.

What finish does it have?

Antique Ivory.

What is the serial number?

070534.

What does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.86 lbs.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case is included.

What is the body made from?

Mahogany.

What is the neck made from?

Canadian maple.

Is the neck set or bolt-on?

It uses set-neck construction.

What fingerboard does it have?

Jatoba.

What is the scale length?

24.75".

How many frets does it have?

22.  

How many pickups does it have?

Three humbuckers.

What pickups are fitted?

Three Tokai LSC-F GG humbuckers.

What controls does it have?

Two Volume controls and two Tone controls.

What pickup selector does it use?

A 3-way selector.

Has the guitar been modified?

Yes. An additional phase switch has been fitted.

Is the phase switch original?

No. It is an aftermarket modification.

What does the phase switch do?

It changes the phase relationship between selected pickups, producing a thinner, more hollow and more cutting sound.

Are the electronics active?

No.

Does it require a battery?

No.

What condition is it in?

It is in Good condition.

Is it suitable for rock?

Yes. The triple-humbucker configuration is particularly well suited to rock and driven tones.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.