D, E, V and M Fretboard Stamps

[Sigmania]

Just wanting to gather examples of Tokais with a letter stamp on the end of the fretboard.

I’m not sure if their purpose has ever been resolved.

 

[Sigmania]

1980 ST 80 with an E stamp.



1980 ST-80 E 80 Fretboard Stamp Question

Can anyone shed some light on what the E in front of the 80 might mean on the fretboard stamp?

 

[Sigmania]

http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24641

….did we ever figure out what the D stamp was on the very end of the fingerboards, on a very few vintage LS examples?

I don't recall that mystery ever being laid to rest :lol:

The consensus seemed to be "Demo" so perhaps they were used at exhibitions/shows or in catalogs...

 

[Sigmania]

My 1981 ST70/75 MGR.

Possibly a demo or prototype. Hand painted code ("ST70S MG 068") & "D" stamp on fretboard.

(Note: Pickguard and knobs were changed)

 

[Sigmania]

1981 ST65 (?) 85 (?) (LB)

This guitar has U pickups, a "D" stamp on the fretboard, and a V neck.

FS: Tokai Springy "D-Stamp" 1981 Lake placid blue ***SOLD****

 

[Sigmania]

Tokai guitar Shipped from Japan Good condition Free shipping | eBay

 

[siamackz]

How about this V stamp

 

[siamackz]

 

[Sigmania]

Very interesting…

 

[Voidoid56]

Tokai guitar Shipped from Japan Good condition Free shipping | eBay


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The blue JB-85 just came up for sale in Japan, with a 100k JPY fixed price, i e 763 USD. Same pics, same text. EBay price 1 580 USD. Hm...

 

[Sigmania]

Let us know if you buy it. Seems like a great price for that bass?

 

[Sigmania]

Pics please!
I've only seen a 'V' on a 1981 ST-85 and a 'D' on a 1984 LS model (if I'm correct). I thought they were demo models and were indication neck shape..

 

[Sigmania]

1984 Love Rock

FS in the EU: Tokai LS80 1984 Case M-Stamp

 

[Sigmania]

“M” stamp

1985 TTE55 SWR

SN L24822

"1964 model"

6 saddle bridge.

Owned by stratman323.

 

[Sigmania]

SN 118209

M fretboard stamp

Tokai LIMITED EDITION ツーハムバッカー 激鳴り - ヤフオク!

 

[Sigmania]

1984 MBX50 AMRR

V fretboard stamp and serial on trem cover

https://www.avito.ru/moskva/muzykalnye_instrumenty/tokai_mbx-50g_bass_japan_1809172877

 

[AlbertaLoveRock]

Thought I would add this one to the database for the "M" stamps. 1992 LS65F - seems to be totally stock but that M has me scratching my head......Google Drive: Sign-in

 

[Sigmania]

Can’t see the image. It’s make us go to a sign in link.

 

[AlbertaLoveRock]

Worked a little better.....I'm surprised just how good this Love Rock sounds....plugged in to my Ampeg Jet and it sounds great....

 

[Sigmania]

Tokai Goldstar Sound - Neck Stamp