TC100

[RobD]

I’ve come across a Tokai TC100 that is coming up for sale and after looking through the old Tokai catalogues and googling, I can’t find out anything about the model. I am yet to lay eyes on the guitar and was hoping to get some information before viewing.
Does anyone have one and can give me an idea of where the TC100 fits into the range?
Thanks

 

[Sigmania]

Never heard of it. Maybe a TLC100?

Can you post pictures or describe what type of guitar you are talking about? Les Paul, Strat, etc.?

 

[RobD]

This is not the actual guitar but the same model.

 

[Sigmania]

Oh... Sorry. Classical.

 

[Sigmania]

Part of the problem is that there just are not many classicals pictured in Tokai catalogs.

The only TC model I see is a TC50 from the 90s. A TC100 would be twice as expensive which is odd for a classical.

Pictures of the label would really help in this case.

1998 catalog

 

[Sigmania]

Ok. I think I know what is going on. It is probably an older guitar using a different numbering system.

Here is a TC200 from the 70s based on the label.

Tokai TC-200 Classical Guitar 70's-80's Natural | Reverb

 

[Sigmania]

TC500 signed by Yamauchi.

Review of the Tokai TC-500 (мастер R.Yamauchi) guitar. Features and Specs

 

[Sigmania]

This may be a TC100.

It was made in the early to mid 1970s based on the headstock logo.

A guitar like this should not cost very much. The one linked sold for around $300.

Tokai Classical Guitar 1960's | Reverb

 

[RobD]

Thank you very much for your efforts and info.
I’m trying to arrange a viewing of the guitar and will get some pics to put up.

 

[Sigmania]

You are welcome. I would love toe see a picture of the label on it.

 

[Sigmania]

I just spotted this TC150.

Based on the label I would say it was made in the early to mid 1970s.

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