Hi everyone.. I was looking to buy a Tokai since it amazed me once.. I have someone in my town who wants to sell one.. the thing is that the guitar looks so much premium but this certificate looks a little weird to me it’s not like anything I saw in internet and it didn’t show exactly what is the Model also the serial number it seemed like it is missing or something.. here I attached a lot of pics can you help please ?
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It is hard to tell what you are asking. You mentioned a certificate but I don't see one.
If there is a warrant card or COA the serial number would be on it.
The pictures are not the best, that is why you can't see the serial number in them. I am sure it is there.
Based on the GF pots I would say it was made after 2006 or so.
If there is a warrant card or COA the serial number would be on it.
The pictures are not the best, that is why you can't see the serial number in them. I am sure it is there.
Based on the GF pots I would say it was made after 2006 or so.
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And sounds like you are excited thinking it is an underpriced premium series guitar?
One thing I noticed it s the lighter colored fretboard. I seem to see those on the lower proiced models, but that could be lighting or the wood is dry.
I would assume it is a veneer top and poly finish unless proven otherwise. And I would spend your money based on those assumptions.
If he is asking big money for a premium model then he should prove what it is by showing it is a solid flamed top and/or show the model number stamp if it is present in the pickup cavity.
The veneer tops can be very convincing.
One thing I noticed it s the lighter colored fretboard. I seem to see those on the lower proiced models, but that could be lighting or the wood is dry.
I would assume it is a veneer top and poly finish unless proven otherwise. And I would spend your money based on those assumptions.
If he is asking big money for a premium model then he should prove what it is by showing it is a solid flamed top and/or show the model number stamp if it is present in the pickup cavity.
The veneer tops can be very convincing.
No I am in Germany.. what I mean by certificate is the warranty card yeah ahaha… men to me it looked like the LS420 and it’s Priced about 1500€ which is not a lot if it was original. I talked to him since a few minutes he said the serial number isn’t stamped or printed on the guitar( and that **** scares) and he don’t know more information other than what is written in the warranty card it’s made in 2014 sold in 2015.. is there any Tokai that don’t have serial number on the guitar itself??? And looks original how? Maybe because it’s a new patch
Well, I believe I can see part of a serial number on that guitar when I enlarge the photo. A 4?
Could also be a scratch.
So I think it could be there and he isn't seeing it. He might try shining a light on it at an angle.
Could also be a scratch.
So I think it could be there and he isn't seeing it. He might try shining a light on it at an angle.
Me too I saw the same thing that there is something.. but maybe our imagination is there will always be a serial number here XD I will ask him again as you said and here is the warranty card and it’s in Japanese I had to translate it
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Here is an LS420 for comparison.
New Tokai LS420 Prime Les Paul electric guitar, Brazilian fingerboard, AAAAA Flame maple Save £800 | Reverb
New Tokai LS420 Prime Les Paul electric guitar, Brazilian fingerboard, AAAAA Flame maple Save £800 | Reverb
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I just found another one.
2014 Miyaji Special order.
2014 Tokai LS-MIJ #172 VF Miyaji Gakki Special Made In Japan | Reverb
Up for sale is Tokai-made 2014 LP featuring laminated flame top. Excellent response from maple top and mahogany body are multiplied by impressive tonality of PAF-Vintage MK2×2. To verify the sound, have a listen to the sample audio clip. Guitar solo starts around 1:40.
In terms of the guitar condition, this near-perfect solid body is now selling at huge discount due to some chip-offs found around the rear end of body bottom. Magnified photos attached below, so your judgment please. This is surely acceptable considering the magnificent quality of world's second-to-none craftsmanship. A genuine gig bag ships along to the new owner.
Specs:
2014 Miyaji Special order.
2014 Tokai LS-MIJ #172 VF Miyaji Gakki Special Made In Japan | Reverb
Up for sale is Tokai-made 2014 LP featuring laminated flame top. Excellent response from maple top and mahogany body are multiplied by impressive tonality of PAF-Vintage MK2×2. To verify the sound, have a listen to the sample audio clip. Guitar solo starts around 1:40.
In terms of the guitar condition, this near-perfect solid body is now selling at huge discount due to some chip-offs found around the rear end of body bottom. Magnified photos attached below, so your judgment please. This is surely acceptable considering the magnificent quality of world's second-to-none craftsmanship. A genuine gig bag ships along to the new owner.
Specs:
- Body: Flamed Maple+Maple Top Mahogany Two Pieces Back
- Neck: Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck Head Angle 18°
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 300R
- Scale: 625mm (24.61")
- Pickups: PAF-Vintage MK2×2(Made In Japan)
- Nut(Width): Bone(43.0mm) (1.69")
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This one sold for $674
2014 Tokai LS-MIJ 172 ($674) Sharpened Flat - Japanese Vintagae Guitars
Up for sale is Tokai-made 2014 LP Miyaji Gakki special (MIJ in brand name comes from this name). Miyaji Music(Gakki in Japan) is one of the largest music retailers in Japan, to whom Tokai has been providing their top-notched guitars as limited edition. '172' along with the model name is the unit number.
Excellent response from maple top and mahogany body are multiplied by impressive tonality of PAF-Vintage MK2×2. To verify the sound, have a listen to the sample audio clip. Guitar solo starts around 1:40.
In terms of the guitar condition, this near-perfect solid body is now selling at huge discount due to some chip-offs found around the rear end of body bottom. Magnified photos attached below, so your judgment please. This is surely acceptable considering the magnificent quality of world's second-to-none craftsmanship. A genuine gig bag ships along to the new owner.
2014 Tokai LS-MIJ 172 ($674) Sharpened Flat - Japanese Vintagae Guitars
Up for sale is Tokai-made 2014 LP Miyaji Gakki special (MIJ in brand name comes from this name). Miyaji Music(Gakki in Japan) is one of the largest music retailers in Japan, to whom Tokai has been providing their top-notched guitars as limited edition. '172' along with the model name is the unit number.
Excellent response from maple top and mahogany body are multiplied by impressive tonality of PAF-Vintage MK2×2. To verify the sound, have a listen to the sample audio clip. Guitar solo starts around 1:40.
In terms of the guitar condition, this near-perfect solid body is now selling at huge discount due to some chip-offs found around the rear end of body bottom. Magnified photos attached below, so your judgment please. This is surely acceptable considering the magnificent quality of world's second-to-none craftsmanship. A genuine gig bag ships along to the new owner.
| BODY | (Top)Flamed Maple + Maple (Back)Mahogany Two Pieces |
| NECK | Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck Head Angle 18° |
| FINGERBOARD | Rosewood |
| SCALE | 625mm (24.61") |
| PICKUPS | Tokai Original MK2 |
| NUT(width) | Bone(43.0mm) (1.69") |
| Weight | 4.2kg (9.26lbs) |
| Price (guitar): | $ 674 |
it looks like the same The word “ Miyaji” is mentioned in the card tho.. the stamp. It looks a low end model special model that don’t worth more than 500 bucks
