Tokai (Tokai Musical Instruments) - Buying and Selling Used Musical Instruments

LS80

Appraisal value: 150,000 yen

ST60 Matching Head

Appraisal value: 100,000 yen

AJB108

Appraisal value: 25,000 yen

Founded in the 1940s, Tokai Musical Instruments Manufacturing developed the "Pianica," a keyboard harmonica.
In the 1960s, they began manufacturing acoustic guitars. Around the same time, an electric guitar boom occurred in Japan.
Tokai Gakki began selling its Stratocaster-type copy model "ST" and Les Paul-type copy model "LS" in 1977, a relatively late start in Japan. Both models are highly regarded for their high level of accuracy in copying and woodworking techniques. The higher-end models, in particular, feature flame maple and lacquer finishes that closely resemble the originals, and they enjoy popularity comparable to other Japanese brands.
However, due to the extremely high accuracy of the copies, legal action was taken against the counterfeit models around 1983, putting the production of the original models in jeopardy.
Since then, they have developed original models such as the Talbo, and continue to develop and manufacture musical instruments as a brand that enjoys high popularity both domestically and internationally.

When discussing the appeal of Tokai bicycles, it's impossible to ignore the copy models produced in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Stratocaster-type "ST" series features lacquer finishes and matching headstocks for each model.RecruitFurthermore, meticulous attention to detail is evident in features such as the V-shaped neck, reminiscent of the 1950s.
Meanwhile, the Les Paul-type "LS" series also meticulously reproduced details such as the exquisite curve of the archtop and the color of the paintwork, and the higher-end models generously used carefully selected materials such as flame maple and Honduran mahogany.
What's even more noteworthy is their meticulous attention to detail, even down to the hardware such as the tuning pegs and bridge, which are all original designs, yet still feature the "Tokai" logo engraved on them, just like the original manufacturer.
These copy models, created with what could be described as an almost obsessive level of dedication, were even praised at the time as "surpassing the original."
The copy models from the 1970s and 1980s are one of the appealing aspects that showcase the technology and passion that Tokai has cultivated over the years.

One of the appealing aspects of Tokai watches, as mentioned earlier, is that the copy models produced in the 1970s and 1980s are just as good as the originals, not only in appearance but also in feel and texture.
In terms of sound, many Tokai guitars possess a tight, well-defined tone characteristic typical of Japanese-made instruments. However, beyond that, the fact that each guitar develops its own unique character based on its history of being played is also a major appeal of the Tokai sound.

Tokai continues to focus on traditional models.
Many current models are in an affordable price range, electric guitars/BassThere are many excellent options available for learning the fundamentals.
Therefore, Tokai's current models are especially recommended for beginners who want to start playing guitar.
Tokai guitars from the 1970s and 80s boast many romantic specifications and impressive models that supported the peak of the domestic copy model era.
This is especially true for those who longed for something back then but couldn't get their hands on it,
I highly recommend this guitar to anyone who wants to experience firsthand the history of Japanese-made guitars and the high level of Japanese technology.