Vintage guitars for sale: Tokai

For sale is a Tokai Original Series Stratocaster 1980s - Red FR Style Japan Electric in Good Condition!
A great stratocaster from Tokai that plays nice with super low action (listed in specs below)
Top two tuning machines have been replaced as pictured
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 3 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 3 / 64??
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Overall Condition: 7 2 / 10
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This is a rare find, early 80's Tokai Explorer Green Burst
Good low action, and plays great
All original
Shows lots of honest wear, with several dings throughout, and a small split in the wood near the input jack, but doesn't effect any of the guitar's playability. She's still in very good condition, considering that she's 40 years old now (See pictures)
Tokai PAF pickups
I'll ship it to you in this new hard case
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Tokai FV-70 1982 (Pre-Catalogue) 1958 Flying V Mahogany.

Selling this beautiful Tokai FV-70N, built in Japan in 1982. Is fully original, except for a professional refret.
I am the 2nd owner of this guitar
Pickups are a pair of Goto PAF replicas that sound really balanced and sweet
Previous owner moved the strap buttons around, as you can tell by the additional strap button holes.
Comes with original hard case, and a really cool Hard Rock Cafe brochure from Japan, with... more

5 original Deluxe 1980s Tokai tuners. One is a missing so was replaced with a modern 90s kluson japan. Original screws come with them .
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The Les Paul Reborn is acknowledged as the vastly superior and extremely coveted precursor to the Tokai Love Rock models still currently in production
The Tokai's electric guitar project recreated the famous '58 Les Paul Standard , evoking not only its re-reconstruction but also its sound
It is constructed of the finest South American tone woods that are now beautifully aged to give a wonderfully resonant and smooth playing guitar
It is in Very Good condition with just a few minor ... more

Tokai TST-56 Stratocaster / Vintage 1984 / Black / Maple Neck / All Original with Original Tweed Hard Shell CaseThis 40 year old guitar is in near mint condition with very little play ware on the body, the neck is like new with very little fret ware
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1982 TOKAI TST-56 FOR USA MARKET! ALL UPGRADES LISTED BELOW!2pc ALDER BODY w / Natural Nitro Thin Finish!1pc MAPLE NECK w / NO EXTRA FRETBOARD 3 COLOR SUNBURST (late 56' was the 1st appearance of this color scheme)JUMBO FRETS! (56' was the 1st time Fender went with Jumbo Frets!! they are 100% original to this guitar and show Zero Wear!!)BARE KNUCKLE SINGLE COILS! (these are $500 custom ordered and hand made pickups! reverse wound middle is a bonus for a 56' strat!! these things simply ... more

This is a great Vintage Tokai Pianica with Case and 2 Mouthpieces. A Very Unique instrument! Circa Mid-1960's
Photos are of actual item for sale. Please look over photos carefully for condition of item.
What is photographed is what is included ONLY.
Item Will be Carefully Packaged and Insured!
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Up for sale, a 1980 Tokai Love Rock Custom model LC60 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton-style hardshell case. Originally introduced in 1977, the Love Rock is Tokai??s enduringly-popular take on the LP platform. This Love Rock Custom sports a gloss Vintage White finish, loaded with the stock pair of Gotoh-made humbuckers
With tonewoods in-line with a ?50s Les Paul Custom, this Love Rock features a solid mahogany body with a... more

Shipping only to lower 48 United States of America. Shipping will be with either FedEx or UPS Ground depending on rates. Guitar will be packaged very well. Shipment will be insured. Signature required upon deliver
Up for sale is this exceptional 1984 Tokai LS-60 Love Rock finished in rare Lemon Burst finish. This guitar comes with the original case and purchase receipt. This guitar is professionally setup, smooth action, and is in incredible condition. Made in Japan. These lawsuit era ... more

Original 1980s Tokai 38 Special strat in redVery good vintage condition. Minor scratch on front. No chips or dings.
Original hard shell caseNew Ernie Ball Regular slinky strings 10-46Shipping $99
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This is a rare 1981 Tokai Cat??s Eyes CE-700S acoustic guitarthat was modeled after the Martin D-21 from the mid 1950s. The model number indicates that it was soldfor 70, 000 yen in 1981, so it was a high-end model. It is in excellent condition overall, especiallyfor a guitar that is over 40 years old Technically this guitar is a ??Snappy??, which is anotherbranding used by Tokai during the early Cat??s Eyes era. One of the unique things about the earlyTokai Cat??s Eyes guitars is that they ... more

This 1982* Tokai Hard Puncher electric bass guitar is a professional level instrument that produces a hard punching sound. It has a solid body made of alder with a 3-tone sunburst finish, and a maple neck. The guitar comes with the Tokai-branded cable and original faux leather gig bag, and has 20 frets with a maple fretboard material. The body type is solid, and the guitar is right-handed. It has a 4-string configuration and is designed for professional performance. This Tokai bass is perfect ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 Tokai Love Rock TLC65 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Stemming from the ??lawsuit era?? of Japanese production, this Tokai is a faithful recreation of a 1957 Les Paul Custom, featuring a solid mahogany body (without a maple cap) loaded with the original pair of PAF-style humbuckers
The all-mahogany construction yields a certain fundamental warmth and midrange bark, and the instrument has plenty of natural sustain, weighing only 9lbs 1oz. The Goto (not... more

This is a 1981 Tokai PB40 Hard Puncher with a Candy Apple Red finish. This P-bass was possibly a custom order with its rare Maple board and matching headstock. It has the original headstock shape, as well, before they were forced to change it to a more angular style. It's in great shape with a couple dings here and there and is currently setup with flats. Its pickguard has been changed. This one feels shockingly similar to its American counter-part, sounds awesome, and frankly, puts a lot of P's... more

1982 Tokai TSG-50 SG
70's Style SG w Walnut Finish
Made In Japan
Serial: 2012319
Weight: 7 Lbs 3 oz's
Nut Width: 1 68"
Neck Thickness: 0 86" 1st - 0 95" 12th
Fretboard Radius: 10 "
Comes w a Deluxe Thick Padded Gig Bag (see pics)


It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it ... more

1980s Tokai Talbo Aluminum Body Black Finish Electric Guitar
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Black Finish Shows Some Playwear And Buckle Rash
Aluminum Body
Maple Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard
Weight 8lbs 8oz
Nut Width 1 682 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret .83 "
Neck Depth At 12th Fret .93 "
No Case. One May Be Purchased For An Additional Fee (Please Inquire)
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Item: Tokai Talbo w / Gigbag!
Description: You are purchasing a Tokai Talbo w / Gigbag! Awesome Japanese made guitar with an aluminum body. Guitar sounds and plays great without any issues. Please inquire with any questions you may have prior to purchase
Shipping: $70 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must... more

Rare 1980 Tokai LS50 Les Paul Reborn with case
100% Positive Feedback - any questions? Please ask before bidding - thanks!
Tokai started making classical guitars in 1965 and their first electric guitar in 1968. They began making replica Fender and Gibson guitars between 1977 and 1978, and their replica of the Gibson Les Paul was called the "Les Paul Reborn"
Tokai's replica of the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, named the "Les Paul Reborn" model, started in 1978. By 1980, the name was ... more

Tokai 38 Special Red Strat 1982 MIJ FREE SHIPPING
I believe that she's a 1982 model, these are pretty rare finds anymore
Great playing guitar, with good low action
Only a few small dings, and I've highlighted, in yellow, the most notable
All original, with the exception of the bridge pick up, I'm not sure what brand it is
Volume knob has a small section missing, and the pickguard has a slight warp to it on the upper bout (see pictures)
This is guitar is in very good ... more

Tokai 1970`s "MIJ Malaga Beckmen" model M-30 Acoustic Guitar - One Owner since new , very nice specimen Touted as being manufactured at Tokai under contract, for Beckmen Music Co. 1970`s MIJ Malaga Beckmen model M-30 Acoustic Guitar - California Store Brand. I have found several mentions of TOKAI as the builder - I have not discerned any definitive or empirical provenance validating this statement Vintage & RARE circa 1970`s Tokai made, for "Malaga Beckmen Music Company " model M-30 ... more

Vintage Tokai Pianica W / Carrying Case, And Mouth Pieces! Rare Green! Made In Japan! Great condition, and works perfectly!

I usually ship out within 24 hours of accepted payment. I ship Mon-Friday. I try to be as honest as possible in my descriptions so you are more than happy with your items. I do not accept returns for this reason. Please if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Please feel free to check out my other auctions as well!
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TOKAI 1982 bass Guitar MBX-45... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Tokai SS70 Limited Edition model in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This rare Tokai, only produced from 1980-82, mirrors the features and aesthetics of Fender??s Dan Smith-inspired ??The Strat, ?? featuring a Light Blue finish with matching headstock, gold-plated hardware, and a trio of U-stamped gray bobbin single coil pickups
The tonewood complement comprises an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard, and coupled with the solid brass bridge's... more

Tokai 7645 Vintage 1970s Classical Guitar Acoustic Model Made In Japan w / Case
1970's Tokai Model 7645 Classical It was made in Japan and distributed by G M.C. of Cleveland Ohio This guitar is in very nice condition for it's age. Very solid vintage guitar, no major issues in body or neck
Will include case and be professionaly packed for shipment
Thank you for looking
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Up for sale, a 1981 Tokai Cat??s Eyes CE-1200T in near-mint, 100% original condition, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. A rare, upscale model produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, this CE-1200T is a remarkably faithful iteration of a Pre-War Martin 000-28
Circa 1972, Martin and Tokai began an official partnership, in which Tokai was the exclusive dealer of Martin guitars in Japan, while also producing officially licensed Martin models for the Japanese ... more

I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm selling my Tokai that I've had for over 30 years.
This beautiful and trusty Love Rock was made in Japan in 1985. It has been well-loved and a super reliable gigger. I have never played a guitar with such good action.
Fitted with Gibson hummers (I'll also include the original Tokai ones)  this beauty absolutely sings with every possible voice - from warm silky smooth cleans, through the dirty snarling growls .this really does it all
It has ... more

Love Rock von 1980 aus der preiswerteren Serie (LS50). Kopfplattenwinkel 14° ; 17° gab es zu der Zeit nur bei den teueren Modellen Switchkraft Toggle und Outputbuchse. Seymour Duncan Antiquity Pick Ups, CTS Potis, Jensen Guitar Caps. Schaller Mechaniken und Security Locks FABER Locking ABR1 Bridge (Bassseitig 3 Titanreiter, Höhenseitig 3 Messingreiter !
Kein Hals oder Kopfplattenbruch
Verkauf wie beschrieben und wie Fotos zeigen - keine Rücknahme
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1984 TOKAI EXPLORA JAPAN :
* black finish is worn
* a diamond plate FOIL was attached to the top=can be removed easily
* has a repaired headstock crack=ROCK SOLID
* an unbranded Kahler fine tune tremolo was installed
* standard plastic nut
* ROOOXXXX !... more

80's TOKAI CREAM STR T BODY :
* made in JAPAN
* white has turned into a cool cream colour
* back is RELIC style worn
* neck pocket has a TIGHT FIT
* TONE MACHINE !
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1 tuner ONLY
* mounting pin on back
* fits LOW E only
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Excellent made in Japan quality Tokai Love Rock Les Paul with COA and original case.
No breaks / damage or mods. Just one tiny scratch near the neck pick up ring ( see pic).
Zero fret wear.
Fabulous veneer flame top, low easy playing action with a 58 / 59 neck profile.
Fitted with D??addario elliptical strap buttons but the originals are included as is the Truss rod tool.
Only for sale to fund the purchase of another guitar.
These guitars are currently £1495 in online ... more

1983 TOKAI LOVE ROCK - made in JAPAN :
* well worn in
* 2 newer Gotoh humbuckers
* new tuners
* has a REPAIRED HEADSTOCK CRACK BELOW TUNERS
* slim neck profile
* sounds TWICE as NICE as any of that brandnew Gibson TRASH
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1981 TOKAI REBORN LP - made in Japan :
* 2 piece mahogany body, has lots of wear on back
* used to be a GOLD TOP P 90 model
* awesome tiger flame re-top, finished with NITRO in a faded sunburst, has a lots of fine weather checking
* chunky neck profile
* weighs 4, 1 kilos=SUSTAIN for DAYS
* dying to receive a brandnew FACE LIFT
* 42 years old seasoned wood=TONE MACHINE !... more

80's TOKAI STR T MAPLE NECK :
* made in JAPAN
* 3 BOLT / BULLET TRUSSROD NUT
* previous owner has applied a new logo
* nice round C shape
* finish has wear
* A NICE ONE !
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Tokai Goldstar. In excellent condition comes with original hard case
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1981 TOKAI REBORN LP - made in Japan :
* 2 piece mahogany body, has lots of wear on back
* used to be a GOLD TOP P 90 model
* awesome tiger flame re-top, finished with NITRO in a faded sunburst, has a lots of fine weather checking
* chunky neck profile
* weighs 4, 1 kilos=SUSTAIN for DAYS
* dying to receive a brandnew FACE LIFT
* 42 years old seasoned wood=TONE MACHINE !... more

80's TOKAI STR T BODY - made in JAPAN :
* finished in a '65 - '66 style sunburst, has some dings & scratches
* including ALL pictured parts
* TREMOLO SADDLES are RUSTED=need to be replaced
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2 Colour Sunburst finish with maple neck. Circa 1980s
Quite a few small dents on the edge of the body and the back has been painted black. Plays well and has an authentic relic finish!
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80's TOKAI MAPLE NECK :
* 3 bolt style , has 2 additional screw holes from being mounted on a different body
* previous owner has applied a new logo
* headstock oversprayed
* flat radius
* finish has wear
* frets are clean
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80's TOKAI STR T MAPLE NECK :
* made in JAPAN
* frets are fine
* nice profile on back
* has filled extra screw holes at heel=check last pic... more

CONDITION
Welcome to Life Guitars, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished, and new music gear, meticulously inspected and tested before joining our inventory. Each item carries its unique history, some pristine, others with character from past use. Check the accompanying photos closely for insights into condition and charm
Fret Wear / Details: Medium - pitting on first few frets.
Condition Specifics: This guitar has been gigged a lot!
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80's HONDO MAPLE NECK - C SHAPE :
* made by TOKAI back then
* finish has wear
* tuners are included
* frets have light wear
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Rare Tokai Les Paul Custom, 1985 with case This Tokai has served as my back up for many years. It has a few dings as can be expected from a guitar made in 1985 Case isn't anything special but does the job Looking for £1100 or nearest offer No trades Collection only (West Midlands)No time wasters If it's listed on here then yes it's still available Serious offers please.... more

This is an all original Tokai telecaster. I'm informed by some Tokai experts that this dates back to July 1982. I've owned it for 30 years
From a Tokai FB group - The Block Logo started in 1982 and was used for about a year. It seems that all block logo models were exported to the UK which takes some months by ship. Many of them were already in the UK and shipped back to Japan for a relogo, when CBS / Arbiter filed its lawsuit in Jan 1982 - so as pointed out: most block logos probably were ... more

1981 TOKAI REBORN LP - made in Japan :
* 2 piece mahogany body, has lots of wear on back
* used to be a GOLD TOP P 90 model
* awesome tiger flame re-top, finished with NITRO in a faded sunburst, has a lots of fine weather checking
* chunky neck profile
* weighs 4, 1 kilos=SUSTAIN for DAYS
* dying to receive a brandnew FACE LIFT
* 42 years old seasoned wood=TONE MACHINE !... more

80's TOKAI FIESTA RED BODY :
* finish has wear
* has extra routs under pickguard
* TONE MACHINE !
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CONDITION
Welcome to Life Guitars, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished, and new music gear, meticulously inspected and tested before joining our inventory. Each item carries its unique history, some pristine, others with character from past use. Check the accompanying photos closely for insights into condition and charm
Fret Wear / Details: Mild
SHIPPING / COLLECTION
We offer various shipping rates, adjusted at checkout, with careful packing and dispatch ... more

EXCELLENT VINTAGE TOKAI BASS PB48 HARD PUNCHER ALL ORIGINAL GOOD CONDITION AND WORKING ORDER VINTAGE SPAGHETTI LOGO LOVELY ACTION AND GOOD WORKING ORDER
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80's HONDO MAPLE NECK - C SHAPE :
* made by TOKAI back then
* finish has wear and lots of tape residue
* tuners are included
* frets have wear
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CONDITION
Welcome to Life Guitars, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished, and new music gear, meticulously inspected and tested before joining our inventory. Each item carries its unique history, some pristine, others with character from past use. Check the accompanying photos closely for insights into condition and charm
Fret Wear / Details: Medium - pitting on first few frets.

SHIPPING / COLLECTION
We offer various shipping rates, adjusted at ... more

1984 TOKAI EXPLORA JAPAN :
* black finish is worn
* a diamond plate FOIL was attached to the top=can be removed easily
* has a repaired headstock crack=ROCK SOLID
* an unbranded Kahler fine tune tremolo was installed
* standard plastic nut
* ROOOXXXX !
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TOKAI LOADED PICKGUARD :
* made in Japan
* pickups read 6 K & 6, 1 K & 6, 3 K
* pots & switch are included
* AUTHENTIC SOUND !
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Retro Vintage TOKAI HUMMING BIRD Custom W-300 1970s Guitar With Case
Have signs of usage
Please check pictures for condition and more information
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Putting my 1980 Tokai Silver Star up for sale due to wanting to fund another guitar. Ideally wouldn??t be selling this as it??s in great condition for its age.

Rosewood Fretboard

Ebony Body

Comes with the original hard case with classic pink lining. This is not a new guitar and has dings, rust, dirt and scratches. Feel free to message me with any questions
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80's HONDO MAPLE NECK - C SHAPE :
* made by TOKAI back then
* finish has wear
* tuners are included
* frets have light wear
PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
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1980 Tokai Love Rock LS-60 Cherry Sunburst w / Lifton Style Hardcase, Made in Japan, MIJ, Lawsuit, CLEAN
For sale is a beautifully preserved and near-mint example of a completely stock 1980 Tokai LS-60 Love Rock in a "tomato soup" Cherry Sunburst finish. This guitar comes complete with its originally supplied and rare Tokai-branded brown Lifton-style pink-lined hard case
Widely regarded as one of the finest vintage Japanese LPs crafted, this Tokai LS60 Love Rock mirrors the classic ... more

80's TOKAI FAT TELLY BODY :
* made in JAPAN
* ash finished in sunburst, worn
* 1 Str t style single coil & 1 humbucker
* chrome bridge
* just NEEDS electronics & control plate
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This 1982 Tokai SilverStar was originally black, but due to heavy wear has been sanded back and sprayed in Behlen Antique White - Nitrocellulose lacquer. The identifying marks from Tokai that help identify it it a legit Tokai Silverstar (and not a parts caster) are still 100% visible

All the plastics have been replaced with high quality fender parts that are a perfect fit for this Tokai model based on the Fender bullet strats of the 1970??s (albeit with improved neck fit thanks to ... more

Handmade in a speciality factory in Hamamatsu, Japan that exclusively made Tokai's higher end acoustic guitars in the late 70's and early 80's, the CE-800 was a limited production model aiming to emulate the Martin D28 of the 1940's. Featuring scalloped bracing, a Martin style volute and a solid Spruce top, the CE-800 is famous for vibrant treble and rich bass.
Weighs - 2 1kg's Upper... more

Made in Japan in the late 70's (serial number missing), the SS-38 Silver Star was Tokai's version of the CBS era Fender Stratocaster. Large headstock with a bullet truss and tilt adjuster on a three-bolt neck plate, it weighs 3 4kg's. Ash body with a sunburst finish, maple neck and a 21 fret rosewood fingerboard. Loaded with the original 5-way switch and alnico single coils that sound fantastic.... more

A true pointy shredder from the 80's. Made in Japan by Tokai, this is a 1985 model F-55 with a geometric body, painted black maple neck with a reasonably round profile and 22 fret rosewood fingerboard (648mm scale length), weighs 3 6kg's. Traditional nut with a locking system on the headstock and a Tokai branded tremolo system, modern voiced rail style humbuckers and master volume / tone knobs.... more

Made in Japan in 1985, the SS-40 Silver Star was Tokai's mid-range version of the CBS era Fender Stratocaster. Large headstock with a bullet truss and tilt adjuster on a three-bolt neck plate, it weighs 3 8kg's. Alder body with an aged Candy Apple Red finish, one piece maple neck with a comfortable rounded C profile (40mm nut width), 21 fret rosewood fingerboard. Loaded with the original Tokai SS-HOT alnico pickups.... more

This was someone's (likely Hiroki H based off of the neck inscription) dream build at some stage and it might very well be yours too. This one consists of the following:
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1985, Made In Japan SD-50 Super Edition Stratocaster Tokai Gakki production It is in extremely clean condition, very little to no real wear Rare to see Blue Black Burst colour finishCombined with the also rarely seen HH pickups Three ply black pickguard, with middle ply red highlight Alder body Maple neck, matching finish Matching headstock finish Rosewood fretboard Modern 12?? radius board Modern medium jumbo, 22 frets Standard 25 ½?? scale 42mm at the nut Massive modern tones, curtesy of ... more

Teased in 1982 and first appearing in Tokai's 1983 catalog, the FSD70 was a mid-range model from Tokai's Japanese made FSD series of "Random Star" style electric guitars. Solid alder body with a gloss black finish bolted to a maple neck with a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard (648mm scale length, 43mm nut width), it weighs 3 3kg's. This one has an aftermarket pair of chrome Gotoh PAF humbuckers and a replacement bone nut / locking unit otherwise it appears original.... more

1982 Tokai Japan SS-38 Silver Star Stratocaster (Vintage White). Condition is Used. Sent with Australia Post Standard Parcel.... more

Japanese made in 1980, this LS-60 was designed to bring an affordable Gibson style guitar to the global market. Not only did they achieve this goal, but they surpassed it in many ways as these are still considered to be as good as (if not better than) their Gibson counterparts.
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For your consideration is a nice Tokai TST-50 from the early 1980's
This particular TST-50 model is Tokai's copy of a 1964 Stratocaster. Not high end, but none the less an excellent copy
What follows below are various particulars:
There are nicks / marks on the body and neck but nothing serious.
Neck is straight. Action is low. Currently fitted with D'Addario strings EXL115 (11 to 49)
Neck and middle pickups are U stamped but the bridge pickup is E stamped. All three pickups... more

1970??s Tokai Japan SS-36 Silver Star Stratocaster in Vintage White is a classic electric guitar crafted in Japan. Featuring a maple fretboard and right-handed design, this iconic instrument is a must-have for guitar enthusiasts. With its authentic Tokai branding and quality construction, this guitar delivers a timeless sound and style for any musician
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TOKAISuper Edition Solid Body Electric Guitar - Circa 1985SD50Made in Japan
This item is preowned / used and has some scratches, scuffs, and usage marks. There are some knock-marks on the top of the headstock. There are some scratches and marks to the finish on the body. The backplate is missing. The fret wire has some light wear. The neck is straight and there is no string buzz or rattle. The action is playable. This item has been fully tested to be in good working order
We are a ... more

TOKAI SILVER STAR STRAT 1983 VINTAGE BLACK BEAUTY
Made in JapanSerial number 3030533Maple neck and rosewood fretboard
Body stamp under control panel reads: 2=21 BB=Z (indicates lot number and colour code)Colour BB=Black Beauty
Neck Width at Nut=40 5mm
PICKUPS Stock Tokai Grey Bottom Pickups read:
Neck 6 07k ohm, Middle 6 08k ohm, Bridge 6 08k ohm
Silver Star ?? No stamp on bottom of pickups
Tokai Silver Star models began in 1978 and are Fender Stratocaster replica ... more

Made by Tokai in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1980 for release in their refreshed 1981 "LC" lineup, the LC-60 was a Les Paul Custom build that's become increasingly popular over the years due to it's built quality and value for money compared to the Gibson equivalent.... more

Goldstar Sound Tokai 1980's Stratocaster
1980's all original pickups and hardware. Candy apple metallic red finish. Some minor dings and scratches. A black mark on 10th fret as seen in pictures. It is not a dent. It appears to be part of the grain of the wood. Has original tuners and saddles. The early 80s Tokai Springysound and Goldstar Sound are superior to the American originals. This guitar is closely based on a 1965 guitar in shape and construction. Guitar comes with travel case as ... more

This left-handed 1985 Tokai Breezysound Telecaster Vintage is a true gem for guitar enthusiasts.
Made in Japan with a solid body and a maple neck, this electric guitar features a beautiful yellow body colour and a fretboard made of high-quality maple wood. The Vintage Telecaster series model also boasts a 6-string configuration, making it perfect for a range of playing styles With its iconic Telecaster shape and Tokai brand name, this guitar is a must-have for collectors and musicians alike.... more

Weighs - 2 1kg's Upper Bout - 29 5cm... more

Japanese made in the 1960's, The WG-4L is one of the more recognisable quirky Teisco models that grew in popularity over the years. Solid mahogany body with a chunky maple neck and a 20 fret rosewood fingerboard (628mm scale length), it weighs just under 3kg's. This one came to us with no pickups so we had our tech Vaughan professionally rout it and install a pair of NOS Tokai P90's so it has a much fuller sound than the original low output single coils would have.... more

Japanese made in the 1980's to compete with Fender's Contemporary Series, the SD40 is a modernised Stratocaster built with an alder body, painted maple neck and 22 fret rosewood fingerboard that weighs 3 4kg's. HSS pickup loadout with master volume / tone controls and a 5-way blade selector, the original matte black / red pickguard has been matched with a Ladios Sopp decal that suits the aesthetic perfectly.... more

TOKAI hard case from the early 80's in tweed style. The sale is for the case only, the guitar is just for display
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The Tokai TLS-50 was made in Japan in 1983 and was the base model of the Tokai Love Rock lineup. Mahogany body with a solid maple top wearing a poly brown sunburst finish, medium profile mahogany neck with a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, it weighs just over 4kg's. Loaded with a pair of PAF '57 humbuckers and the original PCB mount pots / wiring.... more

Made in Japan in 1983, the SS-40 Silver Star was Tokai's mid-range version of the CBS era Fender Stratocaster. Large headstock with a bullet truss and tilt adjuster on a three-bolt neck plate, it weighs 3 4kg's. Alder body with an aged Candy Apple Red finish, one piece maple neck with a comfortable rounded C profile (40mm nut width), 21 fret rosewood fingerboard. Loaded with the original Tokai SS-HOT alnico pickups.... more

Japanese made in 1982, the LS-50 was designed to bring an affordable Gibson style guitar to the global market. Not only did they achieve this goal, but they surpassed it in many ways as these are still considered to be as good as (if not better than) their Gibson counterparts.
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The 1970's Tokai Japan SS-36 Silver Star Stratocaster is a solid-bodied electric guitar with a multicoloured finish, featuring 21 frets on a maple fretboard. This right-handed guitar from the renowned Tokai brand is part of their Silver Star series, made in Japan in 1979. Crafted with an alder body, this 6-string guitar delivers a classic Stratocaster sound and feel, ideal for players looking for a vintage instrument with quality craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors or musicians seeking a ... more