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SN 1014765 ?

"I have a Tokai Jazz Sound Oldies but goldies bass that I bought really cheap back in -90. I guess it's a JB120 because of a sticker on the back of the neck (right above the plate) that says "120". The serial nr is "101xxxx". I can't find any other dating on it besides a stamped code on the bottom of the neck (only visible when in parts) that says J4=1A. Tokai is spelled like 7okai."

Dating my Tokai Jazz Sound Bass


1981 Tokai Jazz Sound jb120 fender 1964 replica jv bass lawsuit era vintage brazilian rosewood mij flagship | Reverb UK

Production Process and Codes On ST Bolt On Models

FS: 1981? Tokai Jazz Sound JB120 bass

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Unsure of the model

SN 1014641

Neck: J7=7A
Body: 6=10

Note the code in the neck pocket...

Tokai Jazz Sound

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Dizzying crossovers with these as well as the JB120’s

Note the 6=10 in the neck pocket of one guitar and on the neck of another.

Same situation with the JB120 thread and 4=3.

Must have been lots of special basses.
 
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