This, coupled with the fact that Tokai 'replicas' are commanding large sums, means that they are tempting targets for the counterfeiter. The serial numbers start with CN2, CN3 and VN4. Serial number ón the fretboard, Thé first cypher indicatés the production yéar (7 1977). This is my second Tokai guitar and they always outperform my expectation in every aspect. Serialization for these first guitars was actually devised by the Tokai Gakki factory in Japan, and followed a specific type of pattern that is described below, See further explanation below in the serial number discussion (bold print: 'The serial numbers of 1971-1977.'). This serial checker supports Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez and Yamaha however not all serials will produce a result but it's a … The Epiphone serial number decoder currently supports 12 serial number formats from 25 factories.

I have pictures I can send of that would be useful. For you 'must have vintage Japan' guitar guys out there, hey, don't let me stop you from getting a Tokai Goldstar Sound.

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