I'm assuming earlier than 82 because they do have serial numbers … They are simply better guitars, and for the price of the two Gibsons I can by 10 Burnys, and a new car! I'm looking to date a tokai breezysound guitar I bought recently. The information source for Tokai electric guitars. You are looking at a Tokai Goldstar Sound Stratocaster ST-50. Fender serial numbers from 1976 (for japanese serial numbers, scroll down). The letter that (may) begin the serial number corresponds with the month of production, and the next 2 digits tell the year. The heel of the neck has A-8, and under the neck pickup A-10 is written on the body. Manufacture of my Tokai fretless Jazz style bass. I did try asking Tokai Australia directly, but they didn't seem to know anything about the serial numbers and told me they were only for consumers who wanted to insure or identify their guitar in the event of theft. Some info here: Tokai Guitar Registry - Tokai Fender Copy Information Check out the forum, too. The model numbers often reflect the original selling price in Japanese Yen. Tokai LSS118 Les Paul Special type Electric Guitar, Made in Japan. Up until 1982 the FLG´s have serial numbers stamped on the back of the headstock. All Tokai replicas of Gibson guitars, during the first 8 years of their production, had a serial number with 7-digits. For more information on Tokai serial numbers, you can refer to this guide. But I don't know Serial Numbers from Korea. Their Serial Numbers apparently are CN or C. It is in Excellent++ condition (9.7+/10).
See also various departures from the explained schemes. Ninety percent of this time was spent on creating the lavish visuals, the likes of which you'll never have seen in a game before. Hi, I have a Tokai Explorer in a very pale orange sunburst.