This Tokai is a notably well-kept upper tiered Springy Sound model, complete with the original hardshell case which retains the Tokai badge on the exterior. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless. Cosmetic wear is limited to some pick scuffing across the strum path, a scant few minor dings on the lower bout perimeter and back, and a few faint scratches in the clear coat on the body as a whole. The original gloss three-tone Sunburst finish evokes a 1962 Strat appearance and is remarkably clean. The saddles are even individually Tokai-branded in true vintage-spec fashion. All of the original hardware is intact, and the chrome is quite clean with only a light dusting of patina on the bridge base and saddles. The stock set of Tokai-branded Kluson-style single-line tuners turn smoothly and hold their pitch well.Īll of the stock electronics work as they should, with the Strat's Volume/Volume/Tone configuration, a five-way pickup selector switch and trio of single coil pickups. On the headstock, the Tokai decal is present in spaghetti script next to the Springy Sound text, and the very forward “This is the Exact Replica of the Good Old Strat” motto and "Oldies but Goldies" text shows Tokai's intent of producing a vital, soulful iteration of this classic Fender platform. The original bone nut measures 1.650” (42mm) in width. This guitar plays cleanly up the 25 1/2“ scale with a straight neck and a responsive, optimally-adjusted truss rod. The dark rosewood fretboard has a 7 1/4“ radius and retains the original slender fretwire which is in fantastic shape with well-rounded crowns, showing only a hint of wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5. The maple neck has a profile shape straight out of 1957, with a no-nonsense prominent V-shaped carve, measuring. Weighing 8lbs 3oz, this Tokai has been professionally setup here at Mike and Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, accurate intonation, and fast action. The thing I know about Tokais is that their quality control is very high. But then I am not looking for the guitar as it arrived today to stay that way. The trio of gray bobbin single coil pickups have a chewy snap and sparkle, with a round-sounding neck pickup and plenty of biting twang in the bridge position. I have one of the Chinese Tokai Breezysounds, no idea which model it is, but I suspect not high up the food chain. The ash body lends this Springy Sound a certain immediate note attack and midrange heft, and the rosewood board gives the guitar a sweetness and warmth. Produced from 1978-83, this early Tokai features a two-piece Sen Ash body, prominent chunky V neck profile carve, dark rosewood fretboard, gray bobbin single coils, and single-ply pickguard on a gloss-finished three-tone Sunburst body. One of the more storied vintage Japanese Strat-style guitars, the Springy Sound models were celebrated upon their introduction for being a faithful, high-quality spin on the classic Fender platform, even finding their way into the hands of players like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Billy Gibbons. If you know these “lawsuit” guitars you will not be disappointed with this one.Up for sale, a 1980 Tokai Springy Sound ST-80 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. From 1997 until 2015, Tokai produced Fender " Made In Japan” models, which are also collector instruments today. In fact, the two companies made a deal inġ997: Tokai could continue to produce some of its replicas with subtleĬhanges to their branding and headstock shapes if they would agree to The Tokai name as much as “Fender” so they would take the Tokai decal FYI…I read somewhere thatĪlthough the Japanese knew they had a great guitar, they did not respect Original Tokai tweed case in VG shape except forĬouple tears on bottom left side. These Pups are awesome! WeighsĪpproximately 7.85lbs. Neck-soft C shape, 7.25 Radius, 42mm nut, frets at 65-70%. Action is lowĪnd fast with no string buzz. Still looks fine, plays great and sounds great. It’s in very good condition considering.Īll original with a few dents scrapes scratches and wear spots. Tokai ST50 Springy Sound 3 Tone Sunburst Made in Japan 1981 ST Type, m3634. Stevie was on theĬover of the Tokai 1985 Catalog along with other posters. Spotted with his Tokai Strat replica on the road. posed with a Tokai Springy Sound on the cover of his 1983 album, and Billy Gibbons of was By the early 1980s, Tokai’s Stratocaster replicas-known as Springy Sound, Goldstar Sound, and Silverstar Sound-were surpassing Fender’s American-made Strats in popularity. They started to gain notoriety in the 1970s and ‘80s with their production of high-quality Fender a replicas that captured the old school vibes of the original instruments at a fraction of the cost. Stratocaster REPLICAS (lawsuit guitar)ever made by Tokai Gakki Co. This is one of the finest high quality pre CBS Fender
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