Grandy By Tokai Gallery

[Sigmania]

Gathering examples here.

So far I have seen examples from:
1985
1989 or 1990

 

[Sigmania]

SN 9001787

1980-90ｓ Grandy TOKAI トーカイ製 レスポール ... - ヤフオク!

 

[Sigmania]

SN 503282?

Grandy Love Rock LS-50CS | eBay

 

[Sigmania]

Tokai Grandy GLS "1985" Love Rock Tokai MADE SOLID TOP 1P Maho BACK SALE special | eBay

Made in 1985, from Tokai's export brand "Grandy"
LoveRockGLS

Please pay attention to super rare items!

First of all, "SolidFlameMapleTop" solid flame maple top and "1 piece mahogany" are adopted for the back material, 1P mahogany neck without neck heel joint, internal routing processing long tenon deep joint adoption, glamorous TOP curve line, head angle 18 degrees . Back of head serial number 50XXXXX
The solid flame maple top material (see photo) and the 1 piece mahogany back are made of carefully selected wood. It can be inferred that it was manufactured on a made-to-order production line based on an order from an agency. The official model number is unknown because there is no description inside the PU cavity, such as a sticker on the back of the head that indicates the model number.
The PU is a Tokai genuine 57PAF vintage, and the control part is normal wiring instead of the base wiring, see the photo, and there is no evidence that parts, including pegs, have been replaced.

There is one scratch of about 2 cm on the body side, and there are some small dents and minor wear that are not noticeable, but it does not feel excessively used and the paint is glossy for a 37-year-old vintage guitar. Including, very beautiful mint condition is kept.
Sunlight 1st to 3rd, indoor lighting 5th to 7th, depending on the lighting, you can see various expressions with colors and frames.
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It weighs 3.96 kilos and is lightweight, the neck is in good condition, the remaining frets and truss rods have plenty of room, and the condition of the instrument is excellent!
Let alone a carefully selected individual, this is a super rare item that you will never see again in the name of Grandy.
Even among the world-famous "TOKAIMADE" items, the yen is very cheap against the dollar. The movement is very fast every time.
Even though it is a carefully selected rare item, it is available at the spring sale price due to the kindness of the consignor! Hurry up!
External hard case included
We are looking forward to your questions and order requests from the Digimart form.
If you are in a hurry, please check stock first! ! 16:00-20:00
If there are multiple purchase requests, we will prioritize the first-come-first-served basis.
Since there are many people who do not know the Grandy brand, we have registered it with TOKAI.
color sunburst
Year of manufacture 1985
Body material maple top mahogany back
fingerboard rosewood
neck joint set neck
neck material mahogany
Accessories: Non-genuine brown hard case included

 

[Sigmania]

SN 5033384

Tokai/Grandy Les Paul?

 

[Sigmania]

SN 5033382

GLS65 CS

Grandy - Love Rock - GLS-65 - Single Cut - by Tokai - 1985 | Reverb

 

[AlbertaLoveRock]

That 1990 Grandy is the first one I've seen that isn't a 1985 model - here's my 1985 SG copy. Very nice guitar although my Edwards SG just edges it out on sustain.

 

[Sigmania]

SN 50328XX

1985 GLS50

Vintage Tokai Les Paul Reborn LS50 Electric Guitar w/ Original Case Japan | eBay

 

[Sigmania]

SN 5032661

tokai輸出ブランド Grandy SG - Yahoo!オークション

 

[Sigmania]

1985 GSG550 WR

SN 5033935

Rare Good Condition TOKAI Export Brand Grandy GSG-550 WR

 

[Freebird]

Probably 1985? That’s beautiful and looks near mint. I’ve never purchased anything off yahoo Japan. How difficult is it to do so?

 

[Sigmania]

It's definitely 1985.

And to use Yahoo, most people use a proxy service like Buyee or Jauce or whatever. You need to do some research. Shipping and import duties on guitars is the X factor.

Best Way to Buy a Tokai?

 

[Sigmania]

Listed again

SN 9001787

1989/1990 GLC

No.110723 1979 JAPAN VINTAGE Tokai Musical Instruments TOKAI Gallaudy LPC BLK MADE IN JAPAN Maintenance completed EX- -

 

[Sigmania]

SN 9001922

▼ TOKAI Export Model Grandy ES-335 Type 1990 Guitar Used

 

[Sigmania]

1990/91 catalog

 

[Sigmania]

SN 9001787

A re-appearance of the guitar in post #2 now with an early Love Rock case.

Seller is falsely saying it is from 1979. These are 1989/1990. The Gotoh tuners among other things are a giveaway.

Used 1979 Tokai Galaudy Black MIJ Vintage Les Paul Custom Binding 3.88kg W/HSC

 

[Sigmania]

1985 GSG550 WR

SN 5033940 ??

tokai grandy GSG-550 with reason

 

[Zokki]

SN 9001922

▼ TOKAI Export Model Grandy ES-335 Type 1990 Guitar Used

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I bought this guitar will post pictures when i receive it.

 

[markbells]

Listed again

SN 9001787

1989/1990 GLC

No.110723 1979 JAPAN VINTAGE Tokai Musical Instruments TOKAI Gallaudy LPC BLK MADE IN JAPAN Maintenance completed EX- -

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I bought this guitar