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A little while ago, I mentioned here that I'd finally found the original scratchplate, pickup covers, volume/tone controls and selector switch for my mid-80s ST55 Goldstar; and also that I was surprised at how dark yellow/cream the controls had become. I posted a link to a pic of the guitar with...

Some time ago I asked about the availability of a parchment white scratchplate for my ST55 Goldstar, bought new in the mid-80s. The original one was white, but I swapped this (plus volume/tone controls, etc.) for black. When I finally admitted to myself that black on flamingo orange wasn't a...

I wonder if anyone can help with this? I'm looking for a Parchment scratchplate for my Goldstar ST55 (c.1985), 8 screwholes. Axesrus only do them in 3-ply, which I don't want. There's a Dutch chap on ebay who supplies them, but only 1.5 mm thick, and ideally I'd like 3 mm. Any help with other...

Apologies if notice of this website has already been posted, but KingofKays.com contains a section on vintage MIJ guitars with some photos of remarkable-looking guitars.

Hi! I just wanted to say I?m a newbie here, so hello, and also that I?ve been amazed at the wealth of info available. Compared to most, my ownership of two Tokai Strats counts as little more than a passing interest, I guess. I bought my first new, in the mid-80s; it?s a Fiesta Red ST55...