1984 TJB55G AMRR

[Sigmania]

SN seems like 1983 or 1984?

Tokai トーカイ エレキベース JAZZ SOUND L17432... - ヤフオク!

 

[Homer J. Simpson]

L17432 would be a bit into 1985 according to Frankie Benedittini, without knowing about the accuracy for that era.

 

[Sigmania]

L17432 would be a bit into 1985 according to Frankie Benedittini, without knowing about the accuracy for that era.

I don't know who Frankie is, but I have been documenting quite a few guitars as you know.

That serial number is close to at least one 3 piece script logo which dates it to early 1983 (L12041).

1982 - 1983 Goldstars Script Logo

There are all sorts of things on the internet that are wrong.

The timeline Gotfried has on his Faber site is also inaccurate, but helpful as a general guide.



So, I think 1985 is too late. In 1985 we are into L2xxxx.

Look at this thread too which may be helpful to bracket things.

Fender Style Serial Numbers Ended When?

 

[Sigmania]

Spring 1984 catalog for model reference