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A brave move. I like it, especially the BOAC VC10, fond memories of those.

Yes Mcdeadcat, also our serial no's are close yours L14947, mine L14371. Neckplates presumably taken from stock when guitars finally assembled after stamping/ spraying/drying. It would be great if Tony could advise details of his guitar.

Great pics Iain, I've always really liked your Sonic Blue. Yes we will get that picture of all four guitars. I will PM you next couple of days, currently travelling.

Thanks for the reply re my Goldstars, Peter. One question regarding the 9=3 code. If we assume production stamp 9 was September, was this started in Sept 83 but finally shipped early84, taking into account spraying/drying and shipping? I'm basing this on April 84 Goldstars purchased new Aug 84...

L14371 and L11444 The worn neck sticker L14371 I now assume this was a '60'

Iain and Peter Many thanks for your replys and code detail much appreciated. Yes, a Master Excel sheet is needed for all our findings. I will follow up over this weekend when time allows. regards Peter

Hi Peter & Cat Excellent dead cat alley reference :wink: OK, here's a picture of my Block and Script Goldstars plus neck and body codes for L14371 (script) notice no 'MBH' on the neck code. [/code]

I also have one from the same batch as yours Serial L14371, it has the same body codes 9=3 MB V. The neck sticker is worn, though I also have an earlier Block Logo Blue headstock Goldstar from 1983, which has a 60 sticker. Do you have a picture of the neck code on yours ?

Hello Len Sorry for late reply to your post, due to a busy period last few weeks. I just posted about codes in a new topic yesterday. Re: the ?No in between code? Breezysound TE-50 Serial 222170 had no in between code in the Control Cavity 6 18, Neck PU cavity 6-18,Neck code 6=13 Recently for...

Hi Peter and all Yes, the change form the equals code to dash (minus) code and others is another mystery chapter in the Tokai experience. In a previous post I?ve shown that the first Left hand production was exported April 1984. L22746, L22816 LH Goldstar ST55L?s both have neck and body...

Many thanks for this Peter, I will follow up tomorrow with a couple of questions relating to L serial Numbers. Best regards, Peter (Lifeline)

As there has been much talk on neck/body codes again in recent threads, I thought it may be better to debate again /update our findings in a fresh post. For me Peter Mac's dating theory is the most logical: " My number theory is based on MM = DD (month = day) due to the fact that i have never...

6.30 OR Z LEFTY TST60 L26779 OR=Old Red (Dakota Red). Iain and Tom rather than me hijacking this thread further, I've started a new thread so we can discuss Codes again. [/img][/code]

Cali, re your ST 50 & ST70 I think it is probably coincidence those guitars were produced May 5 and July 10. :D For me Peter Mac's dating theory is the most logical. http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=15999&highlight=codes and...

I don't believe I've seen this on the forum, so here's a cutting I kept from either Sounds or Melody Maker in 1985 by Carol Segal, which I hope will be of interest. Many thanks also for posting the cavity code picture, this is of particular of interest to me as I have a TST60 Goldstar...

Well done Jackdaw, a very nice Super Edition you purchased, rare with 3 single coil V pickups, normally found on Goldstars. Could you repost the cavity picture showing the codes please. Regarding your question about codes: BB is the colour code, 3-7 refers to the production date March 7, the...

Yes Dave the Independent shops have more character. Shame about the route, I will look out for you. There is a black maple one at Fort Madisson guitars in the US, though shipping import tax will make it very expensive. Cheers

Eh up Dave, It was a code problem with the pics. If you open a post on the forum and then click on the IMG code box in photobucket (the one at the bottom) it should copy it through, you can check by using the preview box where the picture or text will show above. Glad to help, yes Tokai's are...

My wife would say too many :D .....Several 1984/85 rosewood board 'L' serial plate Goldstars (TST55L & TST60L's), one 84 Maple Breezysound TTE55L in unplayed condition. Your sunburst is a TST55L, which is the lefty version of an ST50. It would have had a 55 sticker at the back of the neck...

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