Tokai Stratocaster identification: Help needed!

[sheya]

Hi folks!

I purchased a lovely Tokai Stratocaster a few days ago. According to the previous owner, it should be a Springy Sound. He could not tell me the model though.

Let's begin by the specs that could help us
-L+5digits serial
-"Correct" headstock
-Final prospect saddles
-Tokai Deluxe tuners Kluson Type
-Rosewood veneer fretboard
-E-Stamp Pickups (the middle PU has been replaced by a Duncan)
-I can't tell the number of pieces the body is made of, nor the wood, as the guitar is a Vintage/Cream White.
-I don't know if the finish is poly or nitro.
Besides, the original logo has been replaced by a Fender one, so it could be either a Springy Sound or a Goldstar. The seller told me it has the Springy Sound logo, but I can't be sure!

According to these specs, could someone tell me if this guitar is a Springy, a Goldstar, and what specific model it could be (60/70/80)?
Finally, do you have an idea of the average price range, according to the modifications (middle PU and original logo replaced, tremolo arm and case missing?

I will obviously post pics if it can help!

Keep on playing!

EDIT: Pics are here. Sorry for the poor quality, I only have my cell to do it... I hope it will be enough to help us.



New logo












I believe that two pickups have actually been changed.




I'll post other ones if needed!

 

[jacco]

Pics it is..

 

[sheya]

Pics added!

 

[marcusnieman]

Nice guitar

 

[jacco]

It's 1982 or younger, probably a ST60.
Others will chime in with more knowledge, Gabe?

 

[mirrorboy]

looks like a Goldstar about 1985 to me

 

[jacco]

Did they still have the 'E' stamped pups in 1985?

 

[sheya]

Besides, wasn't the headstock modified in 1985?

 

[bluejeannot]

It's 1982 or younger, probably a ST60.
Others will chime in with more knowledge, Gabe?

I don`t know if i have more knowledge Jacco but I guess82/83 St 60 or st80 Springy depending on the finish, or 83 /84 Goldie St 60.Gabe.

 

[sheya]

Thank you for the information!

How could I know if it is a Springy or a Goldie? Are there some specs that could help?
Furthermore, if it is a Springy, would a nitro test make the difference between a 60 and a 80?

Finally, what would be the price range for this guitar?

Thanks!

 

[jacco]

Yep nitro test will do the trick to distinguish between 60 and 80.

 

[marcusnieman]

Yep nitro test will do the trick to distinguish between 60 and 80.

80 will have a V neck profile, 60 will not

 

[bluejeannot]

European maple necked Goldie St 60s also had V necks and E pickups, Marcus.

 

[jonah65]

i like marcus's reply gabe. :lol:

 

[marcusnieman]

European maple necked Goldie St 60s also had V necks and E pickups, Marcus.

I didn't know that.... sorry

 

[jonah65]

sorry marcus, that was a bit of an in joke, i bought an st 60 from gabe recently......
think i might nitro test it now though

 

[sheya]

Thank you guys for your answers. Any idea of the average price of this guitar?

 

[marcusnieman]

Thank you guys for your answers. Any idea of the average price of this guitar?

You just bought it didn't you? That's a pretty good indicator. Since it's not original and with a Fender decal on it, I'd say anywhere between $500 and $700 - maybe more, maybe less depending on who you ask.