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Some say very late '83 but script logos are generally '84. Serial numbers don't give any clue according to experts. Thanks Tony

I've never seen anything like it and I've been looking at Tokais since 1982. I have 6 although I am no authority. I'm surprised nobody has chimed in. Tony

I think Japanese and USA made guitars are different (and I believe this includes Fenders) but I have no idea why and exactly how. I am currently looking for a breezy scrathplate myself.

The stickers on the back look absolutely authentic Tokai fare and it's a ST-40 made in Japan. I am pretty sure this is not from the golden age of Tokai manufacture. I just bought a pre '85 Goldstar for ?270ish so you might be wise to wait. Others might be able to tell you more about the quality...

I came across them in my search - they certainly are an amazingly complete service! They look to be my best bet and are not far from me at all in SE London. Many thanks ______________ Tony Springy ST-50 Block logo '83 Goldstar ST-50 '84 Breezy TE-70 Block logo '83 Cats Eyes CE 400 '78 Looking...

Thanks Jacco I just bought some stuff from them but did not notice this. I'll give them a look now. Any other input will be most welcome.

Hi all I bought an 83 Breezy TE70 a few months back which unfortunately had a DiMarzio PAF installed in the middle position. I've bought a set of toneriders as I am really not happy with the orginal neck pickup and have now taken out all 3 pickups and replaced them with the toneriders. So the...

Is there any palpable quality difference between an ST50 and a higher ST? I know the single piece of wood and nitro thing but what real difference does this make to the guitar? Please excuse my ignorance. I just bought an '84 ST50 Goldstar for ?285 inc postage. I'd say that was a bargain...

If it is all original then it is at least pre '83 given the spaghetti headstock logo. Tony

Are the new ones made in Japan? How do they compare to an early 80s breezy? I am intrigued if Tokai are still making good guitars.

I wonder what colour the sky is in this guy's world?

Are 6 single saddles authentic? My very loose memory is saying that it should be 3 paired saddles. I think someone at the telcaster forum also insists that the 3 paired saddle bridge has better sustain whisch is logical but might be unfounded. My '83 TTE-70 needs work but is easily as nice as...

You are quite the expert Otto! Apart from the contour is there a qualitative difference? Are some of your Tokais significantly better than others or are of similar quality? I find Fenders range quite significantly, or at least they certainly did when I was more into guitars in the late 70s/80s.

I remember Allbangs well. I think I bought it in a smallish shop in Romford but I could be completely wrong as I live nowhere near there; they just had the cheapest Tokai Strats at the time I wanted one. How many Strats do you have Mike? it must be over 10! Is there one that stands out? I...

Yes it's a springy I bought for ?160 in '82/'83. I think I even have the receipt somewhere. It has a set of EMGs SAs not for the sound but I was gigging non-stop in the 80s and was sick of stage hum as my tones ranged from ultra clean and funky to Adrian Belew type mutilated but controlled...