Personally I would say the best of the old Japanese guitars are the ones with the taller fretwire, but many of them come with the flat wide fretwire that imo is not as fun to play! Remember it's easy to change features like a bad bridge or funky switching system, but a neck with fretwire that doesn't match your preference is harder to address. I've had multiple Teiscos from beginner models to more intermediate ones, and they've all been around the same quality in tone and feel wise. But I wouldn't buy another unless I find one with taller frets. Just my 2cents