Goldstar block logo Year?

[Fagen56]

Greetings all! I'm just curious as to what year this guitar is. It's advertised as an '83. Serial number 16131. Would anyone have any idea? Many thanks! F

 

[Sigmania]

Made in June 1983. Have seen that guitar before.

1982/83 Block Logo Gallery

 

[Sigmania]

See here:

ST55 SO Goldstar

https://www.adverts.ie/electric-gui...i-tst-55-goldstar-sound-stratocaster/19647617

 

[Fagen56]

Thanks so much for info Sig! it's for sale for €650. USD 690. Good deal? F

 

[Sigmania]

I doubt you could buy a Fender of comparable quality for that price.

It has a U neck I believe.

That color was not stock and cost extra. Fairly rare guitar if you are a collector.

 

[Fagen56]

I doubt you could buy a Fender of comparable quality for that price.

It has a U neck I believe.

That color was not stock and cost extra. Fairly rare guitar if you are a collector.

Collector?...No....I play them! Thanks for the info man!...Much appreciated! F

 

[Sigmania]

Collector?...No....I play them! Thanks for the info man!...Much appreciated! F

YW. Not everyone likes a U neck and the color is what makes this one special. If you aren't a collector you may not care. Plenty of other people do though.

Good luck.

 

[Sigmania]

BTW, what difference does the year make if you aren't interested in the collectible nature of it? That was your original question and the title of this thread.

Tokai still makes great guitars up to the present. Year shouldn't matter from a player's perspective.

Lots of sleepers out there if you don't care about a collectible vintage guitar.

 

[Fagen56]

BTW, what difference does the year make if you aren't interested in the collectible nature of it? That was your original question and the title of this thread.

Tokai still makes great guitars up to the present. Year shouldn't matter from a player's perspective.

Lots of sleepers out there if you don't care about a collectible vintage guitar.

Thanks for that....I just think that maybe down the road I could sell it on if need be. F

 

[Fagen56]

Pure curiosity I suppose.....F

 

[Sigmania]

If you don't care about vintage, maybe start with the specs you are after?

I love soft V necks. There have been a bunch of V neck models over the years for example.

Some people care about the finish or the pickups, or the headstock shape, etc.

I will put in a link to thread I started with the various Strat copies Tokai has done over the years as an overview to maybe help you spot some opportunities for a nice player.

Tokai Strat Copy Timeline 1977- Present

 

[Fagen56]

If you don't care about vintage, maybe start with the specs you are after?

I love soft V necks. There have been a bunch of V neck models over the years for example.

Some people care about the finish or the pickups, or the headstock shape, etc.

I will put in a link to thread I started with the various Strat copies Tokai has done over the years as an overview to maybe help you spot some opportunities for a nice player.

Tokai Strat Copy Timeline 1977- Present