Is this a genuine Japanese Goldstar?

BeeVee · Apr 15, 2014

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of buying a Tokai Goldstar from the mid 80's. The seller sent me a couple of photo's of the guitar and i doubt if it's an original genuine Japanese Tokai. The pickups don't seem original and i'm also not sure about the pickguard and electronics. Can you help me out?

I hope to hear from you guys!

Peter Mac · Apr 15, 2014

Hi

It has an original logo, neck MAY be from an ST-40 but other than that, it's been attached to a different body+electrics.

Avoid this - it's a fake

Peter Mac

mirrorboy · Apr 16, 2014

I can see the Tokai paint code for black in the body cavity.

Barks67 · Apr 17, 2014

I think it's ST40 neck, machine heads and body, so all wood bits legit.
Replaced scratchplate and pickups, and a few replacement saddles. Bridge screws not original as should be Philips type not slot type.

jonah65 · Apr 17, 2014

tokai japan st40.
electrics changed (as is common with 95% of 40's ceramic pickups).
some new saddles.
hardly a collectors item, but still a good guitar.
worth about ?200 imo.

BeeVee · Apr 19, 2014

Thanks a lot guys! Good to know that it's not an original guitar.

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