Collecting images of thee underappreciated Tokais.
The first versions appear in 1982 with the export logo.
1982 ad (translation in thread below)
1983 (?) Original Series catalog Vol. 1
1983 catalog
Then introduced as the FVD in the 1983 mid-year catalog.
1983 & 1984/85 (shown) Traditional catalog
1984 catalog:
"Hidden destructive power, Dynamite sound."
LIMITED EDITION
FVD Series
FVD45 ¥45,000 The supple sustain and sharp yet powerful sound are what every unique guitarist has been waiting for. Super detachable neck system, playability created by body shape for a new age rocker.
FVD50 / ¥50,000 The FVD50 has become a hot topic as a top model of heavy metal guitars.
FVD65/¥65,000 The exquisite sound quality created by the newly developed pickup and the super vibrato unit E.T. Equipped with E.T.
FVD70/¥70,000: We dedicate outstanding playability and high-grade sound produced by total design to up-and-coming rockers.
FVD120/¥120,000 The masterpiece of the FVD series with a flame grain maple laminated top bound with avalon pearls. The 22-wide fret neck, body design, hardware design, etc. create a total balance and unparalleled playability that make this a truly professional guitar. To the true creators who lead modern rock and create a new era of rock. (coming soon)
1983 catalog:
New humbucking P.U. P1-11 BZ
Thorough research on old guitar pickups has created a humbucking pickup full of originality.
Mounted on all 5 series models of VX, TZ FSD, FVD, and EXD, and mounted on the black cover of the exquisite Flying Dragon, please experience the splendid and exciting original sound.
(P1-14BZ with 4 core shield is used for models with dual sound system and coil tap system)
1984 1985 Original Series catalog:
1984 Vol. 9 catalog
FVD50S-ABR
1984 Super Edition catalog
V65 ABR
V55-V65
1984 Super Edition catalog:
1985 catalog:
1985 catalog Vol. 11
The first versions appear in 1982 with the export logo.
1982 ad (translation in thread below)
1983 (?) Original Series catalog Vol. 1
1983 catalog
Then introduced as the FVD in the 1983 mid-year catalog.
1983 & 1984/85 (shown) Traditional catalog
1984 catalog:
"Hidden destructive power, Dynamite sound."
LIMITED EDITION
FVD Series
FVD45 ¥45,000 The supple sustain and sharp yet powerful sound are what every unique guitarist has been waiting for. Super detachable neck system, playability created by body shape for a new age rocker.
FVD50 / ¥50,000 The FVD50 has become a hot topic as a top model of heavy metal guitars.
FVD65/¥65,000 The exquisite sound quality created by the newly developed pickup and the super vibrato unit E.T. Equipped with E.T.
FVD70/¥70,000: We dedicate outstanding playability and high-grade sound produced by total design to up-and-coming rockers.
FVD120/¥120,000 The masterpiece of the FVD series with a flame grain maple laminated top bound with avalon pearls. The 22-wide fret neck, body design, hardware design, etc. create a total balance and unparalleled playability that make this a truly professional guitar. To the true creators who lead modern rock and create a new era of rock. (coming soon)
1983 catalog:
New humbucking P.U. P1-11 BZ
Thorough research on old guitar pickups has created a humbucking pickup full of originality.
Mounted on all 5 series models of VX, TZ FSD, FVD, and EXD, and mounted on the black cover of the exquisite Flying Dragon, please experience the splendid and exciting original sound.
(P1-14BZ with 4 core shield is used for models with dual sound system and coil tap system)
1984 1985 Original Series catalog:
1984 Vol. 9 catalog
FVD50S-ABR
1984 Super Edition catalog
V65 ABR
V55-V65
1984 Super Edition catalog:
1985 catalog:
1985 catalog Vol. 11
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