I'm a new Tokai guy, just got an '84 Goldstar Sound copy of a 50's strat with E-series pickups (serial #1991) . I've been told that you can see the exact model number when you remove the neck.
I was expecting ST-90 or something like that, but my neck stamp says "8=3" and the neck pocket on the body has a Fender style "7" F written in red pen.
Does anyone know what this means or what the model number would have been?
Also, does anyone know an easy way to tell between a poly and nitro finish?
Is it Ash or Alder or another wood? How would I tell?
If there's anything else you guys can tell me about this guitar from the clues above, I'd greatly appreciate it.
I bought it for my brother, but I'm falling for it. The soft-V maple neck and black finish. It's like having a beautiful recreation of Eric Clapton's "Blackie." I think I'll keep it and save up to buy him a different guitar.
I was expecting ST-90 or something like that, but my neck stamp says "8=3" and the neck pocket on the body has a Fender style "7" F written in red pen.
Does anyone know what this means or what the model number would have been?
Also, does anyone know an easy way to tell between a poly and nitro finish?
Is it Ash or Alder or another wood? How would I tell?
If there's anything else you guys can tell me about this guitar from the clues above, I'd greatly appreciate it.
I bought it for my brother, but I'm falling for it. The soft-V maple neck and black finish. It's like having a beautiful recreation of Eric Clapton's "Blackie." I think I'll keep it and save up to buy him a different guitar.