1980s 1980 TOKAI ELECTRIC GUITAR TE SERIES Catalog

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We hope that people will appreciate our unique form, which has infinite expressive power, and our simple yet profound production policy.

Neck

It's the original Broadcaster's white neck, which is a one-piece maple piece. In addition to the natural model, rosewood fingerboards are also available. The position mark on the 12th fret also follows the original design, and the spacing between the transitions is narrow. The rosewood fingerboard model has a simple design that does not include the wood in the head or the black line on the back of the neck. The fretting is also perfect. The body is detachable and joined with a metal plate and 4 screws. The serial number is engraved on the plate. Also, if you look at the headstock from the side, you can clearly see that the line from the nut to the head curves elegantly to recreate the original design. The head mark is also in the same position as the original, and the pegs are the already well-established Kluson type.

Bridge

The original is a 3-way type, but the TE series uses a 6-way type. I want people to see this as a purely musical issue. It goes without saying that the TE series, which allows you to adjust the height and pitch of each of the six strings individually, allows you to adjust the pitch more accurately than the 3-way type. Don't you think it's excellent from a functional standpoint as a musical instrument? 50/55 types have steel bridges. The 80 and 85 types are made of brass.The bridge, string height adjustment screw, and pitch adjustment screw have a black finish for a heavy-duty feel.

Tail piece

The tailpiece is an L-type Tokai original. There is no microphone cover. Therefore, there are no helicopters around. The Project Team decided that the essence of the original would not be compromised by the presence or absence of a microphone cover. Anti-rust treatment has been applied to ensure sufficient durability.

Control panel

The control panel also has a simple design. From the bottom: tone, volume, selector switch. It shows a unique harmony with the simple and elegant body design. The changeover switch is an old type with a round knob and has 3 steps, in the order of rear, center, and front. The original order was rear-front-front high-cut, but the project team decided that the TE series better matched the demands of modern guitarists.

Inside the control panel

The volume is an A curve. If it were just a copy of the guitar, it would be fine to make it the same as the original with a B curve, but there is a big reason for this. In other words, the A curve has more depth and width than the B curve in terms of tone nuances from 5 to 8, and can respond to the delicate needs of guitarists with more leeway. Furthermore, a 1000 picofarad capacitor is used to prevent the sound from becoming muffled even when the volume is lowered, and a 1 meg variable resistor makes it easier to play the violin. The tone is the original A-curve, 1 meg variable resistor, and 0.047 microfarad capacitor. As a whole, the inside of the control panel perfectly utilizes the nuances of the original design, and the policy of the TE series is to further expand the range of expression.


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Burning Get through the 80's

Fender's first electric guitar, the Broadcaster, was introduced in 1948, and although it was later renamed the Telecaster, it was a truly revolutionary guitar, with its outline largely unchanged to this day. Numerous features, including a detachable maple 1-piece neck. Elegant head design. Unique single coil sound. All of them were designed from the guitarist's perspective, and their unique and innovative ideas were welcomed by many guitarists. The Tokai TE series inherits the production policy and unique atmosphere of the 1948 Broadcaster, and its greatest feature is that it has surpassed the original in terms of parts precision and performance. Adoption of L-shaped tailpiece. 6 way type bridge. I got a steal and got a jack. Kluson type peg mount. The volume is amazing, including the development of new pickups that reproduce the old sound. The slightly different specifications from the original were a decision made by the project team in response to the increasingly sophisticated and complex techniques of modern guitarists. The sound is sharp and bright, with an irresistible American feel. It boasts a wide range of fields including rock, blues, soul, and country, and its expressive power is astonishing. Due to its simple design, it is up to the guitarist's skill to make or break the TE series.

TE85N ¥85,000
●Natural
●Maple 1 piece neck
●Sen 2-piece veneer body
●TE-A type pickup
●Old knob 3-stage switching switch or cow bone nut
●Strings used Darco funki
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Brass D-9300 Lacquer finish
●L type blasting Rpeace
●6 Way Brass Bridge

The black pickguard panel gives a great contrast to the natural body. I love the 6-way brass bridge, which guarantees accurate pitch. He plays the violin exactly as he wants, and the exquisite nuances captivate guitarists. Pursuing the ultimate potential of electric guitars I want to give it to the guitarist.

TE80GS ¥80,000
●Golden Sunburst
●Maple 1 piece neck
●Sen・Alder 2-piece veneer cut Dashi body
●TE-A type pickup
●O Cold knob 3-stage selector switch
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Brass or cow bone nut
●Strings used: Darko Funky D-9300 Lacca One finish
●L-shaped brass tailpiece
●6-way Ibras Bridge
●80 color variations BL/80BLR/80GSR

The TE80GS has endless possibilities due to its simplicity. An authentic model that allows you to fully utilize the guitar's natural tone without using any attachments. Depending on the guitarist's technique, you can get a really colorful tone variation, sometimes hard, sometimes bright and breezy, even with just one guitar. A long-awaited book by Albert Lee Freak

TE80BLR ¥80,000
●Blonde
●Rose fingerboard
●Sen・ Alder 2 piece veneer body
●TE-A type Pickup
●Old knob 3-stage switch
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Brass or cow bone nut
●D-9300 lacquer finish
●L-shaped tailpiece 6-way brass bridge
●Color Variation 80BL/80GS/80GSR

At first glance, it may seem like a simple guitar, but depending on the guitarist's skill, it can exhibit terrifying potential. Sashizume 80BLR is a typical example. Unique Jerry Reed style play. James Burton style. And Roy Buchanan's amazing playing could be called a guitar craftsmanship. This is the guitar you absolutely need to hone your skills as a guitarist.

TE55N ¥55,000
●Natural
●Maple 1 Peace neck
●Sen Single plate cut-out body
●TE-B type pickup
●Old knob 3-level switch
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Resin nut
●Strings used Darco Funky
●D-9300 Polyurethane tan finish
●L-shaped tailpiece
●6 way bridge

The crisp, firm and firm feel unique to single coils. sound. A 6-way type bridge that guarantees reliable pitch adjustment. The elegant head design matches the body line and creates a unique mood. This model is popular among not only rock but also blues guitarists.

TE50GSR ¥50,000
●Golden sunburst rose fingerboard
●Sen・Alder veneer body
●TE-B Type pickup
●Old knob 3-speed switch
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Resin nut
●Strings used: Dalco Funky D-9300
●Polyurethane finish
●L shaped tailpiece
●6-way bridge
●Color variations 50BL / 50GS / 50BLR

It's a TE with a rose fingerboard. A simple design with no black lines on the headstock or the back of the neck. The layout of the control panel also emphasizes operability. Features a sharp high tone and a crisp West Coast sound. A guitar that promises reliable play for both lead and backing.

TE50BL ¥50,000
●Blonde Maple 1 Peace Neck
●Sen・Alder veneer body
●TE-B type pickup
●Old knob 3-speed changeover switch
●Tokai Kluson type peg
●Resin nut
●Strings used Dalco Funky D-9300
●Polyurethane finish
●L-shaped tailpiece
● 6-way bridge
● Color variations 50 GS/50BLR/50GSR

Blonde TE. The black pickguard panel contrasts with the body color for an outstanding sense of color. The control panel layout is ideal for violin playing and trick playing. The solid tone unique to single coils is essential for aggressive play. A direct hit on country rock musicians A work of which I am confident



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