Is This Jap Made?

BobK · Sep 24, 2013

Hi Guys,

Thinking of bidding on this. Is it jap as seller says?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOKAI-LES-PAUL-/171129961359#ht_102wt_958

Serial number on neck is 090661

I have little knowledge of market prices on Tokai's, whats a reasonable price to pay?

Thanks.

Bob

Barks67 · Sep 24, 2013

Odd that there are no pictures of the headstock showing the Tokai logo!
The truss rod cover screw count can give some clues.
I believe with 3 screws it will not be Japanese. Guru's will chime in soon...

felixcatus · Sep 24, 2013

On the basis of those bad quality photos, I think I can see bridge posts inserts. Which I believe is not a MIJ feature, but I could be wrong.

BobK · Sep 24, 2013

Thanks Guys,

Yep, the lack of a headstock piccy was the reason I was concerned! Will ask for a piccy.

Bob

jacco · Sep 24, 2013

Indeed bridge post inserts and slotted bridge screws = not MIJ Tokai

Barks67 · Sep 24, 2013

No reference to Japanese made on listing now that I can see.

BobK · Sep 24, 2013

It did say Jap made. I asked him to confirm, his reply was 'yep'.

The fact it doesnt say that now does suggest it isnt!

Bob

marcusnieman · Sep 24, 2013

Cash on collection too... nice touch.

Johny642000 · Sep 25, 2013

six digit serial number = MIC

John.

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