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Looking at other posts, if it was a TTE80 it would be based on a '64 with a U neck profile? but its quite shallow.

Thanks. No, I don't think tokai did the stamping.. and Im pretty sure its the correct font for a fender neck looking at other fender date stamps. So, presumably it started with the 8=12A, then was lacquered, then someone scribbled over it with a green felt marker.. pre-sharpie? ;).. then stamped...

Great sleuthing, thanks. makes sense abut the stamp not soaking in, and pooling up in places. I'm sure I mentioned that this was a project that came with a different body, much newer 3 piece ash.. so unfortunately no serial number.

Hi. I 'm new here, so thanks for this forum, it looks great. It's really good to see some lovely quality Japanese craftsmanship in these guitars. Having owned a few Japanese instruments, I know how much care and attention goes into making them. I have a guitar I bought several years ago, and was...

Thanks I will do.

Very nice. out of interest, what is the back of the headstock shaping like? any closeups? I'm trying to establish what neck I have, I was told its a Tokay, but it has a fender date stamp at the heel.. rosewood board looks like yours. Thanks.