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Paul Derrik

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Hello everyone I just joined the club :)
like all of you I adore the sound of the Tokai Hard puncher, but here in Italy there are few of them and I wouldn't know where to find one from the 80s.
The only one I've found is this in the link.

https://www.mercatinomusicale.com/mm/a_tokai-hard-puncher-mij-japan_id7193819.html

I ask for your opinion, are these basses made in China? Is the price good? Recommend me thanks.

Paul
 
Hi everyone, I'm Italian but I don't belong to the mafia, you can trust me! :D
I'm just looking for bass info!
 
I’m not a bass player, but it’s hard to tell what that is based solely on the pictures provided. Need to see the back of the headstock and neck plate to know where it was made.
 
https://vintagejapanguitars.com/tokai-2018-catalogue/

Page 10 bottom right. The chrome guard has been someone's addition sadly.
 
Sigmania said:
I’m not a bass player, but it’s hard to tell what that is based solely on the pictures provided. Need to see the back of the headstock and neck plate to know where it was made.

In fact, I'm waiting for more photos about the serial.
Prices have risen exaggeratedly here and before you make a purchase...

Thank you.
Paul
 
mdvineng said:
https://vintagejapanguitars.com/tokai-2018-catalogue/

Page 10 bottom right. The chrome guard has been someone's addition sadly.

Thank you!

Best regards.

Paul
 
I wouldn't be in a hurry. Lots of instruments out there. Take your time and do your research and get what you want. Lots of folks ship guitars.
 
Sigmania said:
I wouldn't be in a hurry. Lots of instruments out there. Take your time and do your research and get what you want. Lots of folks ship guitars.

I took the opportunity to give myself a Christmas present... since it's not far away.
But I will wait....
 
Definitely go play it then. Might be just what you are looking for.

I was just saying don't feel pressured. Lots of fish in the sea.
 
here are some pics arrived this morning.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DDG555nUHKvEjU3t8

Made in Japan!
 
Looks right. Made in Japan in 2016.

SN 160161

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I don't have a catalog for 2016.

Here is a screenshot of the catalog in 2018.

In 2018 the truss rod adjustment is on the headstock it looks like.

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There's no bass in 1986 catalog :x

https://ita.calameo.com/books/000576293de925d2f55aa

More info about MIJ and MIC

Vintage series is Made in Japan
Traditional series is made in China

http://www.tokai-guitars.nl/apb97.html

they are European Dealers, from Netherlands
 
Not sure what you are saying. The guitar you sent photos of was Made in Japan in 2016. It’s not Chinese.
 
Yes of course, I have sent this information on the catalogs for those who want to have more information on Chinese productions, but the bass I will probably buy is made in Japan.
 
Paul Derrik said:
Vintage series is Made in Japan
Traditional series is made in China

I don't think it is that simple. These lines change year to year.

Chinese models are lower spec, less expensive models where Tokai is taking advantage of lower cost production in China.
 

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