Is this Springy Sound genuine?

[Patrick87]

Hi,
I have bought a used Springy Sound a while ago and I was curious how old it was. When I tried to find out I could not find any serial number on the outside of the guitar. There is no number on the headstock or the back plate. So I'm wondering if it's even genuine and if it is how old it is. Maybe you could help me.
If it's not genuine don't worry I love how the guitar plays and sounds. I'm just curious.
It would be great if you could help me.

 

[ATO]

It is tokai, looks like an AST50R from the late 2000s.

 

[ATO]

Have a read of this

Thread 'Upper And Lower Case "Made In Japan" No Serial Guitars' Upper And Lower Case "Made In Japan" No Serial Guitars

 

[Sigmania]

I think it’s a 2009. You can barely make out the 09 in the neck pocket. Very cool.

 

[Sigmania]

These newer Springys may be special orders.

Possibly by Faber in Germany.

See here.

Springy Sound Limited Runs 2009, 2012

 

[Sigmania]

This may also be of interest to you.

Shows other 2009 examples before and after the serial numbers resume in late 2009.

2009.... Interesting Year

 

[Sigmania]

I think I may be seeing an 8 and part of a third 2 digit number with a 0 as well as well.

So it may well have been made August 10, or August 20, or August 30, 2009.

I may be vaguely seeing 09. 8. 20 on the lower line.

 

[Sigmania]

This 8 is also August.

T is for Tokai I believe. As opposed to F for Fender which they were building for as well during this period.

 

[Sigmania]

Here is an example of one with the date stamp clearly visible for comparison.

June 22 and 29 2009.

Lake Placid Blue color (LPB).

Tokai AST Strat 2009 Japan , Lake Placid Blue | Reverb

 

[Sigmania]

I am curious about which pickups you have?

It looks like a special order so it may have nicer pickups than the AST50 had in the early 2000s.

 

[Patrick87]

Wow
Thank you for all the information. You have been very helpful. I will take the time and read through all the threads you posted.

Unfortunately I don't have the original pickups so there's no help there. I have Kinman AV-56 in the neck and middle position. In the bridge position I have a Seymour Duncan little '59. Great set for everything from blues and rock to classic metal.