Vintage guitars for sale: Tokai

Up for sale, a 1981 Tokai Silver Star SS80 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more revered "lawsuit" vintage guitar brands, Tokai is known for making high-grade iterations of favored USA models, and this top-tier Silver Star Strat is their take on a ?70s-style Stratocaster, featuring a gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish on a one-piece sen ash body, brass nut and saddles, and a trio of DiMarzio ??Fat... more

Tokai 1985 Vintage LP Love Rock LS50 / 60 Electric Guitar Flame Top w / case MIJ
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Older issue made in Japan in the 1960s---very good condition but does show some age---missing some strings---... more

1980 Tokai Love Rock LS-50 Cherry Burst w / Double Cream Gotoh Pickups, Gigbag
For Sale, we have this stunning 1980 Tokai Love Rock LS-50 is a timeless piece of craftsmanship straight from Japan??s golden age of guitar making. Known for rivaling vintage Gibson Les Pauls, this Love Rock model captures that vintage mojo with its rich cherry burst finish and top-tier build quality. Outfitted with double cream DiMarzio-inspired pickups by Gotoh, it delivers classic, punchy tones with great ... more

1980 Tokai Love Rock Les Paul COPY
Electric Guitar
Made in Japan
Includes: Guitar and Case

Appears to be all original, I purchased this guitar in 1988 used from a local guitar store in Hawaii. This beautiful Cherry Burst finished guitar has been sitting in its case since I purchased it. On the back of the headstock there is a serial number #0010810 and a 80 sticker telling us its from 1980 (LS80). It has been used and played but not abused. There are some dings and dents on ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 Tokai Love Rock TLC65 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Stemming from the ??lawsuit era?? of Japanese production, this Tokai is a faithful recreation of a 1957 Les Paul Custom, featuring a solid mahogany body (without a maple cap) loaded with the original pair of PAF-style humbuckers
The all-mahogany construction yields a certain fundamental warmth and midrange bark, and the instrument has plenty of natural sustain, weighing only 9lbs 1oz. The Goto (not... more

1983 Tokai Silver Star - 70's CBS Style Stratocaster Clone
Made in Japan
Serial: 3042953
Weight: 7 lbs!!!
Nut Width: 1 56 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 86 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 91 "
Comes in a Gig Bag


$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is ... more

This is a rare offering for two gold plated Vintage NOS relic Gibson style Ibanez guitar bridge stop rail piece and 6 saddles bridge in great shape. The exact year and brand is unknown (It may be a matsumoku / Ibanez Greco Tokai etc)

This will make a great part for your custom guitar project or restoration

Fast shipping with same day handling and bonus guitar pick included!

Shipments make use of repurposed and recycled materials for minimal impact on the ... more

This is a 1981 Tokai SS70 Limited Edition model Strat. This rare Tokai, only produced in small numbers from 1980-82, borrows the features and looks of Fender??s Dan Smith-inspired ??The Strat, ?? featuring a Light Blue finish with matching headstock, gold-plated brass hardware, and a trio of U-stamped gray bobbin single coil pickups. Frankly, however - this plays and sounds better than any "The Strat" we've had. Tokai kinda nailed it
It has a soft V neck with a 7 25" radius, and a really ... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars is proud to present a great Lawsuit Era JB-45R Jazz Bass from Tokai   Tokai has always been a to tier Japanese builder, and in 1982 they were in their glory days   Their LP, ST, JB, and PB series were frequently rated as equals or better than anything coming out of the states at the time   Take this Jazz Bass with the dark Rosewood fretboard and perfect 70's three Tone Sunburst   The vintage appointments include the wide base paddle tuners, vintage single coil Tokai... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Tokai SS70 Limited Edition model in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This rare Tokai, only produced from 1980-82, mirrors the features and aesthetics of Fender??s Dan Smith-inspired ??The Strat, ?? featuring a Light Blue finish with matching headstock, gold-plated hardware, and a trio of U-stamped gray bobbin single coil pickups
The tonewood complement comprises an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard, and coupled with the solid brass bridge's... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a clean Tokai Cat's Eyes CE50 with D28 style herringbone purfling and X-bracing   It's in fantastic shape and very playable with low action and a proud saddle and excellent breakover   This MIK Dreadnought features all laminate construction with premium figured sides and back   Truly unique   
The nut measures 1 70 " , neck depth is .90 " - 94" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively   The neck is straight, the truss rod turns in both directions, and ... more

(2) Rare Pedals for Repair Electra 601P Phaser Tokai TXC-1 Exciter==Phaser works, effect is weak -- Exciter passes only a very weak signal==Ships worldwide==
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Tokai 7645 Vintage 1970s Classical Guitar Acoustic Model Made In Japan w / Case
1970's Tokai Model 7645 Classical It was made in Japan and distributed by G M.C. of Cleveland Ohio This guitar is in very nice condition for it's age. Very solid vintage guitar, no major issues in body or neck
Will include case and be professionaly packed for shipment
Thank you for looking
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Up for sale, a 1980 Tokai Love Rock LS-200, complete with the original hardshell case. The Love Rock is Tokai??s enduringly popular take on the LP platform, and this instrument is one of the most coveted, exceedingly rare and faithful iterations of a late 50's Burst ever made. A 1958 Les Paul Standard was acquired by Tokai in the '70s and surgically reproduced to create this model, which is prized well beyond Tokai circles, with many a Gibson purist seeking out the LS-200
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Up for sale, a 1980 Tokai Love Rock Custom model LC60 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton-style hardshell case. Originally introduced in 1977, the Love Rock is Tokai??s enduringly-popular take on the LP platform. This Love Rock Custom sports a gloss Vintage White finish, loaded with the stock pair of Gotoh-made humbuckers
With tonewoods in-line with a ?50s Les Paul Custom, this Love Rock features a solid mahogany body with a... more

TOKAI 1982 bass Guitar MBX-45... more

Tokai 1970`s "MIJ Malaga Beckmen" model M-30 Acoustic Guitar - One Owner since new , very nice specimen Touted as being manufactured at Tokai under contract, for Beckmen Music Co. 1970`s MIJ Malaga Beckmen model M-30 Acoustic Guitar - California Store Brand. I have found several mentions of TOKAI as the builder - I have not discerned any definitive or empirical provenance validating this statement Vintage & RARE circa 1970`s Tokai made, for "Malaga Beckmen Music Company " model M-30 ... more

Tokai TST-56 Stratocaster / Vintage 1984 / Black / Maple Neck / All Original with Original Tweed Hard Shell CaseThis 40 year old guitar is in near mint condition with very little play ware on the body, the neck is like new with very little fret ware
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For sale is a Tokai Original Series Stratocaster 1980s - Red FR Style Japan Electric in Good Condition!
A great stratocaster from Tokai that plays nice with super low action (listed in specs below)
Top two tuning machines have been replaced as pictured
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 3 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 3 / 64??
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Overall Condition: 7 2 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of ... more

.This is the 1974 Tokai DM12-5 12-string Natural Acoustic Guitar. 24 75" scale. 2" nut width. 15-7 / 8" bottom bout. 4 5" deep .93 " - 99" 1st to 10th fret neck depth This Tokai has a solid spruce top and mahogany back / sides This is listed as a project due to me not be able to find the saddle for it- the saddle route measures 3 5" x 9 / 32" This is in good + / - overall condition as you can see in pictures- lots of scratches and marks The neck looks straight and the truss rod works, but I ... more

This is a 1981 Tokai PB40 Hard Puncher with a Candy Apple Red finish. This P-bass was possibly a custom order with its rare Maple board and matching headstock. It has the original headstock shape, as well, before they were forced to change it to a more angular style. It's in great shape with a couple dings here and there and is currently setup with flats. Its pickguard has been changed. This one feels shockingly similar to its American counter-part, sounds awesome, and frankly, puts a lot of P's... more

1980 Tokai ST-80 Springy Sound
Serial #: 0010810
Finish: Metallic Red / Nitro
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck: Maple
Body: 2-Piece Sen or Alder
Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
Pickups: Tokai "E" Stamp
Pickguard: "A" StampNew generic tweed case as shown
Various knicks and scratches for a 45 year old guitar, see all pictures . sold as shown
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Maker: Tokai
Model: '70s Stratocaster Silver Star TSS-36
Condition: very good
Description:
The epitome of the famed Japanese "lawsuit" era guitars; this is a 1979 Tokai copy of a 70s Fender Strat that feels and plays better than most real 70s Fender's, definitely lighter as well. They nailed all the specs; large CBS style headstock, bullet truss adjust, grey bottom fiber bobbin pickups, 3 way switch, aged white finish, even the saddles are the era correct style. This ... more

Vintage metal pickguards for the era of Japanese guitars made in the 1960's. The metal pickguards were featured on such brands as Teisco, Guyatone, Kawai and many others. The top pickguard is aluminum 13" X 9 " . The bottom one is steel11" X 8 " , with some corrosion showing. They are not warped but lay flat and in decent overall condition.... more

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This is a rare find, early 80's Tokai Explorer Green Burst
Good low action, and plays great
All original
Shows lots of honest wear, with several dings throughout, and a small split in the wood near the input jack, but doesn't effect any of the guitar's playability. She's still in very good condition, considering that she's 40 years old now (See pictures)
Tokai PAF pickups
I'll ship it to you in this new hard case
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The Les Paul Reborn is acknowledged as the vastly superior and extremely coveted precursor to the Tokai Love Rock models still currently in production
The Tokai's electric guitar project recreated the famous '58 Les Paul Standard , evoking not only its re-reconstruction but also its sound
It is constructed of the finest South American tone woods that are now beautifully aged to give a wonderfully resonant and smooth playing guitar
It is in Very Good condition with just a few minor ... more

1980-81 Tokai LS-200
More pictures on my Website and Flikr Page
No Serial Number
ideal ... more

Tokai Goldstar Sound ST50 - based on 57 spec Stratocaster. Lake Placid Blue that has faded to a green, usual for these. Immaculate condition. Original receipt from 1984 with guitar. Plus Fender moulded hard case. Collection only.... more

Fabulous and authentic 'road worn' Made in Japan from the golden era of Tokai. It's had a pro refret and set up and new bone nut, and a new pickup selector switch with the original included. So good to go for another 40+ years! Vintage Tweed hard case as well and strap. You can see from the receipt this was obtained in Denmark St, London.
Amazing tone and clarity - just need space in the house so some of the collection has to go, unfortunately. Collect from Wirral, Merseyside or post at your... more

1984 TOKAI EXPLORA JAPAN :
* black finish is worn
* a diamond plate FOIL was attached to the top=can be removed easily
* has a repaired headstock crack=ROCK SOLID
* an unbranded Kahler fine tune tremolo was installed
* standard plastic nut
* ROOOXXXX !... more

This is a classic 'F *r' 70's type Strat (made in 1982) - but at a fraction of the cost of the American made version and arguably better build quality.
The pickups are the original grey bottomed items and sound like a classic 70's Strat should
I've had it recently re-fretted with fret wire that is marginally wider than the original 'tall, thin' frets - but not as wide as modern 'jumbo' type frets
The tuners have been replaced with new Fender 70's style tuners which look the part - ... more

80's HONDO MAPLE NECK - C SHAPE :
* made by TOKAI back then
* finish has wear and lots of tape residue
* tuners are included
* frets have wear
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1983 TOKAI LOVE ROCK - made in JAPAN :
* well worn in
* 2 newer Gotoh humbuckers
* new tuners
* has a REPAIRED HEADSTOCK CRACK BELOW TUNERS
* slim neck profile
* sounds TWICE as NICE as any of that brandnew Gibson TRASH
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This is a Tokai Goldstar Sound Stratocaster electric guitar, manufactured in Japan in 1985. Known for their high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, Tokai guitars are highly regarded by musicians and collectors alike. The Goldstar Sound series is particularly sought after for its vintage Stratocaster style and sound, making it a popular choice among guitar enthusiasts. This specific model from 1985 showcases the Japanese precision and excellence that Tokai is known for in the world of... more

TOKAI SUNBURST BODY :
* made in Japan
* center is more YELLOW-ish than in the pic=just like in '66
* routed for humbuckers
* TONE MACHINE !
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Step back into the golden era of Japanese craftsmanship with this stunning handmade 1983 Tokai Jazz Sound bass in its rare metallic blue finish. A true gem of the "Oldies But Goldies" series, this instrument not only delivers legendary tone and playability but also boasts a slice of music history

The coveted block logo headstock was only produced in 1983 and marks this as one of the rare early examples produced during Tokai's famous lawsuit era??a time when their ... more

Zur Abgabe kommt ein paar Tokai Greco Single Coil Tonabnehmer. Aufgrund Konstruktion und Verwendung der Grey Bobbins, müssten diese aus den 70er bzw 80er Jahren sein
Die beiden Tonabnehmer sind technisch im super Zustand
Output: 6, 5k & 6, 48kKabellänge: ca 20 cmGewicht: 0, 102 kg=========================================================================================================
A pair of Tokai Greco single coil pickups are up for sale. Based on the design and use of grey ... more

1984 Made in Japan. These are highly sought after for good reason these days. Fabulous example with obvious signs of use. Plays and sounds incredible, but just surplus to requirements. Full professional refret, bone nut fitted and set up - bill of sale from Denmark St included. Amazing tweed case included!
Collection preferred from Merseyside - courier at your own risk. Personally, I wouldn't trust it with a courier but it's up to you.... more

Condition: For a 42 year old guitar, this is in very good condition. Has various marks and scratches, and some buckle rash to the back. The odd tiny ding here or there. Includes original Tokai case! Very rare bit of history with the drama surrounding this guitar in the USA at the time
Overview: The 1983 Tokai Love Rock LS-50 is a stunning tribute to the classic Les Paul Standard, built with exceptional Japanese craftsmanship. Finished in a gorgeous Cherry Sunburst, this guitar captures ... more

80's HONDO MAPLE NECK - C SHAPE :
* made by TOKAI back then
* finish has wear
* tuners are included
* frets have light wear
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80's TOKAI NATURAL STR T BODY :
* made in JAPAN
* pickup routs were chiseled by the previous owner under pickguard=check pic 5
* 2 small stress cracks at neck pocket=check last 2 pics
* super nice wood grain
* finish has wear
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Tokai st100 1980 Stratocaster. This guitar could arguably be the nicest sunburst st100 that ever left the factory. Given its wonderful pronounced figure on the top and the back. Good luck trying to find one better. It??s been played, there is some tarnishing to the neck plate and saddles. Body and neck are in superb condition. The ash tray has never been used, so it??s in perfect condition. It??s had a world class re-fret at some stage. So it plays much better and sounds like the originals it ... more

1978 Tokai Reborn LS60
I am reluctant to sell this item, but I have far too much equipment, and this should be with a player or collector to appreciate its magic
I have changed some parts to my liking, but all originals will be in the case
The guitar
Solid one-piece mahogany neck and body
2 piece Solid Maple top, unusual knotting effect in one side that changes in certain light.
It's not damage just in the wood.
Feels and sounds amazing. It feels like a 58 profile ... more

Tokai Reborn LS60 1978If you're looking at this you know what quality guitars these are Plenty more photos if you're interested Collection preferably so you can see and try it out Great condition for year Few modifications but all originals in the case.... more

Tokai LS144S Love Rock Guitar Gold Top P90s ?? Made In Japan

I have loved owning and playing this guitar but I need to trim down my collection so this one must go which is a shame because it??s a really nice guitar with bags of character

The gold top finish looks great - really authentic ?? and the medium-fat ?50s style mahogany neck with 12?? radius rosewood fingerboard is very comfortable and rewarding to play. The fit and finish and attention to detail are outstanding, way ... more

1984 TOKAI EXPLORA JAPAN :
* black finish is worn
* a diamond plate FOIL was attached to the top=can be removed easily
* has a repaired headstock crack=ROCK SOLID
* an unbranded Kahler fine tune tremolo was installed
* standard plastic nut
* ROOOXXXX !
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80's TOKAI STR T MAPLE NECK :
* made in JAPAN
* frets are fine
* nice profile on back
* has filled extra screw holes at heel=check last pic... more

For your consideration is a nice Tokai TST-50 from the early 1980's
This particular TST-50 model is Tokai's copy of a 1964 Stratocaster. Not high end, but none the less an excellent copy
What follows below are various particulars:
There are nicks / marks on the body and neck but nothing serious.
Neck is straight. Action is low. Currently fitted with D'Addario strings EXL115 (11 to 49)
Neck and middle pickups are U stamped but the bridge pickup is E stamped. All three pickups... more

This 1983 Made in Japan dreadnought acoustic is crafted in the style of a Martin D-28. It features a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck with an rosewood fretboard. Ebony bridge and X-bracing, offering rich tone and strong projection,
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1982 Tokai Japan SS-38 Silver Star Stratocaster (Vintage White). Condition is Used. Sent with Australia Post Standard Parcel.... more

This left-handed 1985 Tokai Breezysound Telecaster Vintage is a true gem for guitar enthusiasts.
Made in Japan with a solid body and a maple neck, this electric guitar features a beautiful yellow body colour and a fretboard made of high-quality maple wood. The Vintage Telecaster series model also boasts a 6-string configuration, making it perfect for a range of playing styles With its iconic Telecaster shape and Tokai brand name, this guitar is a must-have for collectors and musicians alike.... more

Goldstar Sound Tokai 1980's Stratocaster
1980's all original pickups and hardware. Candy apple metallic red finish. Some minor dings and scratches. A black mark on 10th fret as seen in pictures. It is not a dent. It appears to be part of the grain of the wood. Has original tuners and saddles. The early 80s Tokai Springysound and Goldstar Sound are superior to the American originals. This guitar is closely based on a 1965 guitar in shape and construction. Guitar comes with travel case as ... more