Hey guys, I know GC pics suck but can anyone discern if this is a Japanese made Tokai? If not, the price would be not justified I'm sure.
Any ideas? Thank you
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Tokai ... 6184927.gc
Is this a Japanese Tokai?
-
- I only know 3 chords
- Posts: 25
- Joined: Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:47 pm
-
- I only know 3 chords
- Posts: 18
- Joined: Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:17 am
Re: Is this a Japanese Tokai?
I believe it's a MiC John Sykes model and rather overpriced.
1985 LS80...1974 Diplomat SG...1980 Maya MSG Flying Vee
-
- Guitar God
- Posts: 2151
- Joined: Fri Sep 06, 2002 5:35 pm
- Location: Cardiff, UK
Re: Is this a Japanese Tokai?
Agreed, looks real but it's not MIJ and as such it's way overpriced.
-
- I only know 3 chords
- Posts: 25
- Joined: Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:47 pm
Re: Is this a Japanese Tokai?
Guitar center is a joke. All of their Tokais and Burnys that are near enough for me to actually play are Chinese or Korean being sold at Japsnese prices. 


Re: Is this a Japanese Tokai?
Hello there,
In my opinion, judging by the truss rod cover, it's most definitely not Japanese, my guess is either Korean or Chinese. I don't think the Korean models have serial numbers, this one does, so I will plump for Chinese (going by the pictures, which of course are surely displayed in this way to deceive unwary customers) I think that the long serial number should have the prefix 'C'.
Are you able to visit the seller?
I think that a reasonable price should be around $300.
In my opinion, judging by the truss rod cover, it's most definitely not Japanese, my guess is either Korean or Chinese. I don't think the Korean models have serial numbers, this one does, so I will plump for Chinese (going by the pictures, which of course are surely displayed in this way to deceive unwary customers) I think that the long serial number should have the prefix 'C'.
Are you able to visit the seller?
I think that a reasonable price should be around $300.