1980 Tokai 'Springysound' ST80 Sunburst.

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

It would be hard to find a lighter Stratocaster than this beauty. A featherweight at 6lb 14oz. and featuring a steel trem block and it's original 'E' series pickups which sound fantastic. Pickup output is 5.8 neck, 6.1 middle, 6.2 bridge. Two piece center joined(only just visible) body with thin nitro finish, very comfortable 'V' profile neck. Headstock missing decal but the 'ghost' of the logo is present and is possible to read it. Decals can be found on ebay for £5. Backplate tremcover is supplied also. A truly superb instrument in fine condition. I can supply larger photos on request. The price is £850 + shipping from UK. PM me if interested.

I'll add more photos later but more images are available on request.

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

Come on you mutha's - I thought you guys had taste?

marcusnieman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:55 pm Post subject:

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

C'mon, you motherhumpers, let's be having you! Christmas is coming....🐣

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

I've had loads of messages regarding this guitar and I do still have it as I've been out of the country for several months.

It's still available and is now in the UK.

Cheers

Mike.

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

The guitar has just been professionally set-up by a great luthier so now it plays and sounds even better than before!

Allo · Plucker Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 1

Messaged .....I think

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

Got message Allo.

Marco78 · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:58 am Post subject:

Radius and frets specs please?

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

Hi Marco

The fretboard radius is the correct vintage one of 7.25. I'm not sure exactly what gauge the frets are but they are the original ones and in good shape. I think they are the same gauge wire and profile as a 1954 Fender Strat.

I hope this helps,

Mike

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

Cheers, Marco.

Marco78 · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:26 am Post subject:

Hi Mike. I lost this reply! Unfortunately I don't like vintage specs for radius and frets.

spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 718

No probs Marco. I get what you mean and I used to think like that but its amazing how fast you can adapt to and exploit the differences with the vintage specs. I'm more into Telecasters than Strats now and the three I have are all vintage spec. Weirder still because I only ever played Gibsons until three years ago.

Of course, all the Tokai Springysounds are built like that so its unavoidable if you want one of those guitars.

Emiel · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:52 am Post subject:

Marco, I had my doubts too when I bought my ST-80, but I am happy to say that the (soft V) neck is very comfortable and fast to play. Many of my guitar playing friends have expressed their fondness for the neck too.

Mikey, please show us your Tele's!

luis · Guitar God Joined: 15 Sep 2001 Posts: 2353 Location: Spain

It is a shame no rosewood board on your spikey, I am looking for a good one...