I took the plate off, but didn't find a serial number. I'm not comfortable with taking the front plate off as I don't want to damage anything. Taking the back plate off though reveals that it is an original coating, but it has barely a mark on it.
I'm hoping to use the expertise here to help me identify and date this guitar. The only reason I have to believe it is a Tokai is that it says Tokai on the saddles. The logo has been replaced by that of Fender and there is no serial number to be found. It is a solid body and has a hard coating...
