"Made In Japan" Stamp

[Sigmania]

When did this ink stamp first appear on Tokais?

Very hard to know because there are some in 2003 that are confirmed ink stamps, but some in 2004 that are not. Odd

Confirmed ink stamps:
0306274
0408329

No ink stamp:
0403608

 

[Sigmania]

2001?

Tokai Les Paul Standard 2001 Guitar For Sale Max Guitar

Tokai Love rock japon de segunda mano por 650 € en Barcelona

 

[Sigmania]

2001 example

https://www.guitarristas.info/anuncios/tokai-love-rock-japon/1029084

 

[Paladin2019]

I'm pretty sure they were using MIJ stickers up to at least 2003.

 

[Sigmania]

Very interesting. I can't tell by this picture and that is the only 2001 with "Made In Japan" I was able to find on line.

 

[Sigmania]

So maybe 2004?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325451467135

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325451117802

 

[Sigmania]

Or could this be a sticker too?

Almost looks like the corner of a sticker is upturned?

 

[Sigmania]

Earliest example I have seen of the Made In Japan ink stamp was used in 1970 on this guitar imported by GMC in Ohio.

Note it is the same position on the back of the headstock that was used 50 years later...

Also note the early use of the script logo.

Imported into the US 1970 ? Made In Japan stamp. https://reverb.com/item/31782137-tokai-7656-1970s-acoustic-guitar-made-in-japan

 

[Sigmania]

2003 ALS65

Confirmed ink stamp.

Help needed identifying 2003 MIJ Tokai LS???

 

[tiktokai]

My 2003 Love Rock (0307... UK export model) also has the Made in Japan stamp:

 

[Sigmania]

Cool. And I am curious why yuou blotted out the serial number? I see that a lot in Japan too. Is there a reason for it?

 

[tiktokai]

Probably just paranoia around putting information on the internet in general!

E.g. someone might report the guitar stolen, provide the serial number to the police and I might be arrested

Unlikely I know but I'm just careful in general about what information I post online.

 

[Sigmania]

Well, if it’s not stolen there’s no issue.

I had always thought people didn’t post numbers because it was either stolen or they feared it was. I can’t think of another reason.

I guess I would rather someone get their property back if they can prove it was stolen. That would suck. Thank goodness I haven’t had one stolen but I would want the chance to get it back if it were.

Thanks for being honest though. I see what you’re saying.

 

[tiktokai]

I think you misunderstood me. A criminal could claim my guitar was stolen, and since the criminal has the serial number the police might believe them!

Unlikely I know

 

[Sigmania]

Unlikely. You have to prove possession. But I understand.

 

[Sigmania]

SN F 70110875

Model 7654

Tokai 7654 70's - Natural | Reverb