Korean Fake, Unauthorized and Questionable "Tokais"

[Sigmania]

The list of questionable Korean builds.

The Original Fakais ?

01 Six Digit Serial Number Paper Label Korean

Manufactured Under License For... Fakais

05 Six Digit Serial Number Suspicious, Fake? Unauthorized (?)

2006 Unauthorized Korean Guitars ?

Korean Stamped No Letter Prefix Serial Number Neckplates

Letter Prefix Inked Serial Numbers Korean

The Mysterious Fake Tokai ES Models (Shine or Saein)

Goldstar Telecasters? Unauthorized?

Unusual Bell Shaped Truss Rod Cover, Korean?

 

[Sigmania]

The notorious "Fakais" with this label from around 2003, 2004

 

[Homer J. Simpson]

Funny to see one of those popping up in Germany:

 

[Homer J. Simpson]

Here's another one currently on Reverb, with a funny bedtime story added by the Canadian seller:

Some speculation on the country of manufacture on these guitars, the concensus is that Tokai items that say "MAKE in korea" are actually japanese made guitars cleverly disguised with improper grammar, to avoid copyright restrictions and move inventory.

The guitar is accordingly listed as "Made in Japan" in the product specs and decorated with a matching price tag: