sminggali
Member
Hello all, I'm brand new to the forum, and would appreciate very much some info on my Tokai.
First, a brief history, as I have read enough posts to know as much info as possible is needed for any feedback. Ok, here goes. My wife bought me this Tokai back in the mid '80s from a dealer here in Nashville, called Nashville Used Musical Instruments. As such, I am not sure if it was used at that time or new, as they sold both. It came with a hard case. At the time I thought it was just a cheap Japanese copy, sort of a "starter guitar" for begining players. Little did I know I would fall in love with it over the years. Since stumbling upon this forum, I have learned much about Tokai and how much they are appreciated by others.
Now, I would appreciate some info if possible. I have searched the site looking for pictures of similar instruments and have seen several, but none with the logo like mine. It has neither Springy Sound or none of the other model names I've seen listed, and when I registered it, I wasn't sure which one to use. On the end of the headplate, it has a decal saying"Vintage Series". I am attaching a link to some photos and if further info is needed, (without taking it apart), I will try to provide.
Thanks in advance, and I'm looking forward to hearing more about my old friend.
Bill Mingle
Nashville, TN
http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z377/sminggali/Tokai%20TST-62/?albumview=slideshow
First, a brief history, as I have read enough posts to know as much info as possible is needed for any feedback. Ok, here goes. My wife bought me this Tokai back in the mid '80s from a dealer here in Nashville, called Nashville Used Musical Instruments. As such, I am not sure if it was used at that time or new, as they sold both. It came with a hard case. At the time I thought it was just a cheap Japanese copy, sort of a "starter guitar" for begining players. Little did I know I would fall in love with it over the years. Since stumbling upon this forum, I have learned much about Tokai and how much they are appreciated by others.
Now, I would appreciate some info if possible. I have searched the site looking for pictures of similar instruments and have seen several, but none with the logo like mine. It has neither Springy Sound or none of the other model names I've seen listed, and when I registered it, I wasn't sure which one to use. On the end of the headplate, it has a decal saying"Vintage Series". I am attaching a link to some photos and if further info is needed, (without taking it apart), I will try to provide.
Thanks in advance, and I'm looking forward to hearing more about my old friend.
Bill Mingle
Nashville, TN
http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z377/sminggali/Tokai%20TST-62/?albumview=slideshow