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Hi All, Any body out there in the UK have some spare, good condition saddles going for a 1986 Goldie? Mine have gotten worn with string grooves over 31 years and this effects the sustain as it is a little choked especially on the three unwound. I've tried gentle filing to see if i can improve...

Following on from my little restoration thread ( http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=21855 ) this is to get some discussions going - aside from "what model is this" - amongst long time users and lovers of these great instruments. It'll be interesting to see what others have been up to -...

I've had this Goldstar ST50 since early 1987, and for about 10 years it was hammered professionally - 4 years of which were with The Pretty Things. It was so hammered that the tuners wore out and the bridge rusted and grooved to the point a new string was guaranteed to break within half a...

Hi all, What is the diameter of the tremolo arms of mid/late 80's Goldstars? 5mm, 5.5mm or 6mm? I have recently put the original steel block back in the guitar with the rest of the newer Gotoh tremolo parts, and it has improved the sound considerably over the gotoh's zinc block. The Gotoh...

Hi all, The original 5 switch on my 86-87 Goldstar seized last night on a gig. I have managed to get it going again but it is now very stiff - so I think it's time may be up. Who manufactured this switch and are they still available? If possible I'd like to get a similar one- this feels like...

Hi all, I'm looking for a tremolo arm that will fit. All the newer ones that I have found locally are a little smaller in diameter so the thread does not grip. Backstory - I replaced the entire bridge in mid 90's with a drop in Gotoh replacement as the original steel saddles had corroded so...

Hi all, I need a replacement tremolo arm for an original Tokai Steel Block circa 1987. ...a little back story. I removed the original tremolo/bridge on my 1987 Goldstar ST50 in the mid 90's due to corrosion etc (this guitar was "hammered" over 4 years constant touring with The Pretty Things)...

Hi All. My early 1985 LS50 Love Rock needs a new volume pot, as the old one is suddenly dropping out halfway through the travel. Could anybody recommend a brand/supplier in the UK that would have the correct type/size/shaft etc that would be an ideal replacement. many thanks Barks

Hello All. Long time Tokai user and fan here. Thought I'd share info on two of my guitars and some historical background. Both have been - and still are- hard working guitars as, I have been a pro musician and session player for the last 25 years. I bought my first Tokai Goldstar in 1987 from...