[leanfab]

Hi guys! This is my first post in this forum. I'm sort of new to bass playing, just recently joined a band, and I'm looking to buy a good new bass (specifically a p-bass because that's the sound the band wants). Anyway, this is where I need your help. I found this ad online for a Tokai Hard Puncher that seems to be pretty cheap compared to the others I've seen, and in good condition. However, upon doing a bit of research on Hard Punchers and looking at pictures, I noticed that the serial number at the back of the neck is different compared to the others I've seen.

Here are a few pictures of the guitar:

https://i.gyazo.com/24dff1af54a76ff5b0176977584a1a63.jpg
https://i.gyazo.com/8340a9acd87926bd2e9d1ebd97f7a45e.jpg
https://i.gyazo.com/ea04b32ca9388feea4c8a5d6fb171559.jpg
https://i.gyazo.com/eeb30b4854cd32019f29cbab34f746b9.jpg
https://i.gyazo.com/5435854c37c42b05b021a07db16b48e0.jpg

Is this a genuine Tokai Hard Puncher? And if it is, would anyone be able to tell what year it was made?

Thanks in advance for the help!

[bluejeannot]

This a Chinese bass. Wait until you can buy a high quality Japanese model.
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