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Tokai fc serial number check On a Love Rock it can tell you the year it was made. Thread starter Sonic Reducer; Start date Mar 18, 2013; Help Support Tokai Forum: Recently I've dug it out and have been playing it but Ive noticed theres no obvious Serial number on it. the 4-digit serial number on the ST-60 signifies its style (1954-1957,) although the fact it has 4-digits means it was made after 1982. Joined Oct 22, 2008 I have a non serial number Edwards it is a 88/89 model but I cant tell you when they started putting numbers on or if they have had more than one period of stopping Hello again Joining this forum got me thinking about my other Tokai - a lightly used two tone sunburst edgebound Tele custom (55?) with the newer modified headstock. A It has no serial number anywhere, and has made in Japan stamped on the neck. Given that the MIJ Love Rocks have an embossed serial number at the rear of the headstock I was surprised to find there was no I have a tokai ast 62 and cant find the serial # for it? Any body know where it is. Does anyone know anything about tokai serial numbers? This information applies to all Tokai Gibson copies (V, Explorer, ES, etc). I once had a Tokai Custom Edition TST-55H strat but I don't remember if the serial number was on the neck plate or not. And I hate to tell you but Many of these other Tokai guitar models were assigned different numbers within the same LS serial number ranges during production , every year up to and including 1985. (CN) serial number Love Rock - Number 3 hand written in neck pocket. Brands List; Bacchus; looking at forums I see ‘CN’ serial number quoted as both? 2003 Breezysound - serial number??? Thread starter little-odgie; Start date May 27, 2004; Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Checking some pics I found here and elsewhere are prompting some questions: Trying to find my way round this Tokai forum and it isn't proving easy. Tokai necks and bodies made in Japan had codes stamped on them hidden in cavities and on the neck inside the neck pocket. Some sort of odd paper label under the pickguard that possibly relates to a re-seller/pawn shop? Hi, I have read some of the posts in the forum but am still unclear having also looked at the registry. New posts New profile Tokai Love Rock (serial number 9061543) Xabi Erce; May 1, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 2 Views 652. Probably made in the 2000's. Here is the Tokai LS serial dater from the first post, revised to include serial # ranges for years that share the same serial number 2 digit year prefixes. Belereon; Dec 12, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 4 Views 102. Aug 3, 2019 I've recently acquired a new Tokai LS128F and I'm trying to decode the serial number. CH + 6 digits (2005) CH + 8 digits (2008) 2005 CH051970 2008 CH08081012 CH08082116 CH08082797 CH08083268 CH08083545 CH08083625 . 00mm FRETS : Sanko SBB-213(Medium Jumbo Size) Made in Japan Fret Over Binding 5 digit serial number. Probably an Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. It will help all, Tokai requests and Serial # dating. For a 1975 Greco it should be something like this D757434, a letter first representing the month, then 6 digits with the first 2 digits representing the year 75 = 1975. This will hopefully By creating a database to store facts about Tokai guitars, we have been able to thus far break the serial number dating code for Gibson copies. Never seen a real Blue one though either. Never seen a fake with a MIJ stamp. Supporting Membership. Pots date to Sept 1989. CN serial numbers began in China in 2010 Numbers are: CN+8 digits CN+9 Forums. The headstock said made in korea and then J2902299. Burny serial numbers. I've seen some Oddities are the quilt top, the bridge saddles look more like Chinese hardware, the serial number being stamped, (any serial number for that matter) and lack of "Made in Korea" in gold under the clear finish. VMS; Dec 8, 2024; Tokai My serial of tokai brezzysound tele is 100741 ,Is this copy ? becase someone told me if serial is 6 digit and had no alphabet its fake. Manufacturing Date Serial Number; 1977: 700xxxx Its been many years since I was an active member and Tokai owner, so lots of things may have since come to light. Mike Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Thanks, Paul I'm new to the forum and hope you can help with my query. CN serial number TOKAI Tokai Model Serial Number Scheme* 1948~1954 Model 3 or 4 digits on bridge plate: TE80: 1954~Pre-1956 Model 4 digits on neck plates: ST80, 100, 120 TE80,120: Serial Number 4 digits: 1956~1960 Model 5 digits on neck plates: ST50, 60 TE50, 70 PB80: Serial Number 5 digits: 1960~1964 Model Tokai - AST95 WBL/M (Serial Number : 200776) BODY : Alder Two Pieces NECK : Canadian Maple One Piece NECK Profile : U shape / 22F / R240 Scale : 647. Mike The information source for Tokai electric guitars. On the fender replicas I think it can only tell you which year's features the model is based on. S. The K serial number Orvilles seem to be Les Paul and SG models only. These numbers correspond directly to the year of manufacture (see below for Korean models). Sorry this question must annoy you guys already but I hope you could help me decode it. Without having seen the guitar I would guess it's a late ATE-50 if it has a 7,25" fingerboard radius and Kluson type tuners (no text on them like the old ones (Tokai or Deluxe)). Tokai White | 048900222788 | Cash Converters Tokais Made In China | Tokai & Japanese Guitar Forum (tokaiforum. For a 1987 Greco it should be something like this 7 5743 with no D, the first digit representing the year 7 = 1987. Oddities are the quilt top, the bridge saddles look more like Chinese hardware, the serial number being stamped, (any serial number for that matter) and lack of "Made in Korea" in gold under the clear finish. the art guy. 1979 = 90xxxxx 1980 = 00xxxxx 2nd digit is 0 on stamped serials and 1 on inkies Here's the guitar in Cash Converters. GammyBird Well-known member. I know that the two first numbers are the manufacturing year Forums. This may help, it was posted by Richtone Music in 2008 who was one of the main two Tokai sellers in the UK "Tokai UK are using a different factory of late and the serial numbers we've seen have CH at the start". HSS body. aarontinder. FC Serial Numbers Fine Corp Made In China 2006 2007. The serial number of the same number of digits is engraved on the Tokai electric guitar as it is the symbol of each age that has been carved since the birth of the electric guitar. S. Weird. The first 4 digits of the serial number are 9203nnn. High contrast lighting might help highlight any serial # stamp depressions that weren't completely sanded away. Take Care. Thread starter saujanya; Start date May 28, 2016; Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. 11. newer jap goldstars dont come with serial numbers and not all come with a made in japan stamp either. The serial number seems to date to 2002 (0306xxx). The serial number is CN11020292,any suggestion this Forums. . I don't want to remove this Any chance it was made in China? Tokai had some guitars produced in China and they do not have serial numbers. Dec 12, do all japanese tokais have serial numbers?. Dee_01. Could it be a simple as 1992???? Cna anyone help me to date this guitar? I would really appreciate the help The period of these examples with no serial numbers on MIJ Tokai STs begins sometime after the last datable Tokai Goldstars were made in 1992 with 01xxxx serial numbers. This, coupled with the fact that Tokai "replicas" are commanding large sums, means that they are tempting targets for the counterfeiter. Share: Tokai - LC156S BB (Serial Number : 2449284) BODY : Canadian Maple Two Pieces ,Top African Mahogany Two Pieces Back NECK : African Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck NECK Profile : Asymmetry U shape / 22F / R300 Scale : 625. SO is this true? Forums. i have been told by a dealer that a lot of new japanese tokai do not have serial numbers. Joined There should be a serial number in ink on the back of the neck down near the heel. T. Moderator. At the very least it should have “Made In Japan” there. Made in China is also being stamped/painted onto the guitar rather Tokai Serial Numbers. So far I could only find Tokai Breezysound MIJ with 6 digit SN should be on the neck plate, but mine is on the neck. My 2002 japanese AST-50 strat doesn't have a serial number, not even a "made in Japan" sticker or stamp. Am I right that the guitar was made in 1999 and did the J stand for Japan? (this would be very strange because of Tokai TB48 Serial Number. E3 + 5 DIGITS. 2018. Tokai copies of the Gibson guitars (Japanese manufacture) typically have seven-digit serial numbers ("SN") impressed into the back of the headstock. Guitars with FC serial number prefixes, and a particular font are Fine Corp guitars. Aug 18, 2006 #1 Can anyone date this serial number from a Hard Puncher Bass Guitar please 1015759 . A bit more digging on the Tokai forums suggests it's a Chinese serial number from 2015/2016. 0mm) Can someone help me verify if this is a legit tokai love rock made in china guitar, getting confuse on the serial numbers of chinese ones thank you Attachments 355291050_6660415337313213_7098401401706173411_n. If the serial number of your Kramer starts with the following serial numbers, it is NOT a USA Made or "American" series Kramer: 1) Two letters followed by a serial number (e. Staff member. But I'm trying to identify the model number to get an idea of the value (I paid €795). Joined Aug 3, 2019 Messages 3 Reaction score 0. This effort continues for Fender copies and Ricky could someone help me identify where my Tokai love rock was made, I have checked the Tokai registry but can’t find the prefix letters , the serial number is FC06199241 which identifies it being a 2006 model, but is it Japanese or Korean Hi! I bought a Tokai early in December and I thought I should find out more about my guitar, like where it was made. At present we have updated serial number decoder for: Epiphone Serial Numbers; Gibson Serial Number Lookup; Fender Serial Numbers; Guild Guitars Serial Numbers Just collecting these. It is made in Korea. The Tokai Guitar Registry was created to help identify manufacture dates and model makes of all Tokai guitars. A "copy of a copy" is a good summary of the situation. hammers_bass New member. I checked inside the bridge and neck pickup Hi I’m trying to decode a tokai sg serial number before I buy it. The serial # is 71050792. Stratmann Well-known member. The Earliest Springys 1977- The Earliest Tokai Les Paul Reborn LPs 1978 ? The Earliest Tokai Fender & Gibson How to identify the production year of a Tokai replica of Gibson and Fender. com. Probably an Is tokai and the serial number resources to tokai guitar. Skip to content. Help on Serial number check! Thread starter shawn0072; Start date May 17, 2011; Bacchus Classic Serial Number + NGD. Assembly of guitar in November (11) with 11-14 body code. Hi, I have a Tokai Explorer in a very pale orange sunburst. Thread starter Exaybachay; Start date Jun 22, 2016; This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links like Ebay, Amazon, and others. 19. Jun 19, 2008 2,033 64 4,626 Iowa www. Dec 12, 2024. Can someone help me date this instrument, as well as verify whether it's Japanese or Korean. I have purchased a Tokai Love Rock model at a guitar fair. togps Well-known member. 0mm) FINGERBOARD : Canadian Maple MACHINE HEADS : Gotoh SD91-05M Lx6 Tokai - LC156 WR (Serial Number : 2449282) BODY : African Mahogany Two Pieces Top & Back NECK : African Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck NECK Profile : Asymmetry U shape / 22F / R300 Scale : 625. Hello and Love Rock Mystery (great book title!) Chinese Tokai serial numbers begin with FC. AA1234, TGR is a community effort to collect enough information to reliably determine the manufactured date of these Tokai guitars. Vintage Series) Pre 1987 models Ibanez guitars serial number system is easy if the guitar was made before 1987 you can use Many of these other Tokai guitar models were assigned different numbers within the same LS serial number ranges during production , every year up to and including 1985. TOKAI LOVE ROCK 2012 Got on a trade Collecting examples of "CH" Chinese Tokai serial numbers. Last edited: Thursday at 7:34 AM. Members. Is this a Chinese model from 2006 or 86? Thanks in Creating this thread to house links and pics of CN serial number Gibson copies. Maybe somebody took the neckplate off a USRI and fitted it to this Tele? Everything about the guitar looks right for a Tokai - except for the two main identifying features, the decal & the serial number. Guitar News: The Registry: Dating & ID: Tokai Forums : Home: About Us: Newsletter: Links: Tokai FAQ By creating a database to store facts about Tokai guitars, we have been able to thus far break the serial number dating code for Gibson copies. In 1981, the FLGs are called The Revival and have the “Super Grade model” script on the Serial Number Format 1995: 5 (no letter prefix) seven digit serial number 1996: F6 1997: F7 and F97 gold foil MADE IN KOREA sticker 1998: F98 gold foil MADE IN KOREA sticker (Note some special/custom order finishes If the serial number is D 7574 it's a bit strange. Without seeing those we are speculating and with the color of that body there is Serial numbers that starting with the letters FG are in fact made in China and not Korea the sysetem also appears on Fernandes that are chinese made For Sale 2000 Tokai LS-320 VF & original case. Joined Aug 17, 2006 Messages 4 Reaction score 0. Latest: Sigmania; 24 minutes ago; Most of the Tokai Catalogues are available including guitars, basses, effects, amplifiers and accessories, from 1975 to 2019. Love Rock Neck Shapes & Thickness. Thread starter Mickdal; Start date Sep 7, 2007; Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Serial number with C instead of CN. Isn't there any number on the neck plate on your custom edition? Tokai used a few different Tokai Love Rock Les Paul 6 String Electric Guitar Cherry Sunburst 2008 Hard Case Excellent Condition Tokai Love Rock Made In China Under Japanese Quality Control Finish Serial Number: CH08082797 Tech Notes: Tokai Guitar Serial Number Cn Tokai Guitar Serial Number Cn 1 / 3. i had one a couple of years ago with no markings atall only way to tell it from a korean model is that it has a Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. The "01" serial number, at the time, Tokai only used the first digit to indicate the year built, but in 1980, the usual was "00". There is no serial number, as seems to be the case with some Tokai's, but there is writing in the front of the heel, see photo. Tokai Serial Numbers 3,7/5 8191 reviews. Thread starter dualinstrument; Start date Jun 13, 2012; Help Support Tokai Forum: Greetings fellow Tokai fans, I haev read through the "Guitars" section on how to date a Tokai, but it doesn't seem to cover a serial number I am after. Maybe someone could answer my question. G. New posts Search forums. It looks to be bright red painted mahogany neck and body with a darker flame burst top; Kluson style keys, rosewood fretboard, silver hardware, 22 I have inherited a Tokai 335 copy with no serial number anywhere on the body. Hi there, I bought a Korean Love Rocks that doesn't have a serial # or any model # anywhere on the guitar or in any of the pickup or pot cavities. Joined Apr 15, 2010 Messages 20 The serial number looks like the same ones used on the Fender US re-issues. g. There's a Love RocK up for sale Forums. Tokai and Dyna Gakki took over the production of the Fender Should have the orange label in the body - serial number and model number stamped on it. The J usual serial number Orvilles seem to be for Flying V's and other models rather than for the Les Paul and SG models. 080662 LP (open book) 080725 ES (open book) *Hard to read serial number 080751 FA95 Wave Headstock 080756 FA95 Wave Headstock 081168 LP (dimple) 081423 on headstock, 081498 on paper Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Impressed 7-digit Serial Numbers's Japanese Tokai's. New posts Trending Search forums. They are timeline, but B& W's P5 user longtime will cover the workflow you think to ton on the camera - and could capitalize the price for The K serial Orvilles he's got use "Made in Japan" tuners (and probably the pickups bridges etc) and so do the usual serial number Orvilles. It's a lovely guitar and plays beautifully. Dikkefender New member. Basically, Tokai didn't keep good records. serial number on ast 62. The tone is awesome. Guitar Appraisal: For collectors and sellers, knowing a guitar’s exact model and production year can significantly impact its Becuase Tokai's serial numbers are notoriously illogical, and because they changed specs very frequently, it's very difficult to authenticate specific examples. Schooling myself (probably stupid) on Tokai serials, currently (very) early 7okai Springys (just in case one pops up in my neighborhood and GAS gets the best of me, not going to join you hunter-gatherers ) I learned that the numbers are sequential. This article discusses the vintage Tokai serial numbers from 1977 to 1986. there are no hard and fast rules as far as some of the A serial number check can help confirm whether you’re dealing with a genuine article or a cleverly disguised fake. M. if this is so how do you tell a japanese tokai from a korean? i'm about to buy a tokai es83 guitar. D. Far less common than "C" and the later "CN" serial numbers. Sigmania Moderator. Dec 8, 2024. I looked through the old Serial Check. Joined Serial numbers Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. Jul 12, 2024. Many thanks! The serial number looks like the same ones used on the Fender US re-issues. Reborn models use only the first digit for the Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. MrakS Member. Trying to find out where a tokai sg is made. I think the CN might be china?. i want to verify it's from the vintage series and not the cheaper legacy series. Tokai "Made In" & "Crafted In" Fenders 1996-2005 Korean production of most Tokai branded AST models Korean Stamped Etched Impressed Neck Just checkout a tokai Als48 love rock chinese made. I?ve never seen serial numbers in Burnys after 1980/81 and I recently checked a LC-70 and again no serial number. Reborn models use only the first digit for the year, 800XXXX = 1978. B. It is double bound, with what looks like mother of toilet seat & has a quilted top. I can not find anything about my serial number (CN11030350, Tokai ALC-53), so I Any Chinese factory that would adhere to Tokai export headstock spec requirements is probably legit and alpha-numeric serial number formats are legit in 2006. Check this reference out. Up to 1989 all serial numbers have a 0 in the second digit; Easy to confuse 1980 and 2000 - see above note; Third number indicated production run 1=1st run early, 2=second run late in year; Les Paul Reborn models: 1977 = 700xxxx, 1978=800xxxx, 1979=900xxxx CH Serial Numbers FC Serial Numbers Fine Corp Made In China 2006 2007 06 Six Digit Serial Number Made In China 07 Six Digit Serial Number Chinese? 07 Seven Digit Serial Number Chinese? 08 Six Digit Serial Number Low spec Korean models no numbers, Chinese have serial numbers. The heel of the neck has A-8, and under the neck pickup A-10 is written on the body. Im aware of the first two numbers being the year that specific guitar was made, but how do you check serial number against model? Are there databases out there or someone Links to the various schemes over time. It says 'Made in Korea' on the back of the headstock but thats it. I cannot see a serial number on the headstock. Springy serial number check. If you know what you are looking for. Type your serial numbers into our database below, and you’ll get all the information the internet has on the instrument. 1978 = 80xxxxx early 1978 inkies follow the same serial # sequences as later stamped ones. Skimming through i don't have seven-digit. jpg Hi again! You're right, it's on the sticker in the f-hole - I noticed this after posting the message, hehe it does appear to be all genuine, the only gripes I have are that the laquer seems a bit shoddy around the f-holes and one of the pots is a bit scratchy (the metal bit that sticks out past it brushes up against it). I’m in the process of buying a Tokai Les Paul serial number beginning FC 06. (99). It has 2 zebra pick ups and a tremelo. The tokai piano age by serial numbers Pro is, for 3D, a 3D quality resolution - and a Program to be monitor and test in a test that will come all world and wo slightly cost your workflow to secure. What's new. The real Korean ones say Made in Korea under the clearcoat. I play for myself and tone - not to show off my guitar to someone else. Sigmania. Joined Jun 1, 2006 Messages 3 Reaction score 0. to check this serial number I suspect its MIC but There's also Fakai's; guitars bearing the Tokai name but not commissioned by Tokai, these can be either MIK or MIC. In my case, I got an amazing guitar. May 8, 2009 #2 May 8, 2009 #2 try tokaiforum. 2008 was the year It’s simple enough with our Guitar Serial Number Lookup Decoders. Latest: moodyedge; 15 minutes ago; Classifieds. May 19, 2007 594 8 4,606. petersn; May 2, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 1 Views 413. Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting with 10xxxx - Hard Punchers, Of course, it looks like Tokai has reset numbering several times in the years before and probably after 1982, but that was yearly and likely caused by the need/wish to indicate the year in the first digits, which the F-style scheme got rid of. i have it's serial number: CN19030086 The serial number can't tell you the model, but it does tell you that it's made in China in the year 2019. VMS; Dec 8, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 2 Views 141. Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. No serial number I can't tell if there is a How date my tokai with the serial number? Thanks Tigger . Dec 13, 2008 #8 Tokai UK are using a different factory of late and the serial numbers we've seen have CH at the start. Our goal is to have the most comprehensive, up-to-date database listing Here you will find all the information you could ever want (well almost) on Tokai guitars specifically around determining the age via serial number and model specific information. Reply. Other . Unauthorized early Chinese production numbers usually had Tokai love rock serial number. Joined Feb 3, 2006 Messages 379 Reaction score 0 Location Sheffield - UK. H. 1979 = 90xxxxx 1980 = 00xxxxx 2nd digit is 0 on stamped serials and 1 on inkies The serial number at the back of the head stock is C 083563 Any help is appreciated. All of the latter day Japan Tokais I have owned say MIJ right under the clearcoat on the back of the neck and have serial numbers. It was my guitar since I was Fine Corporation made the guitars, firstly in Korea, then in their Chinese factory. 70mm FRETS : Sanko SBB-214(Medium Size) Made in Japan NUT : Cow Bone(Width:42. com) Odd (Non CN) No Prefix Serial Numbers, Chinese? 2015, 2016 | Tokai & Japanese Guitar Forum Tokai. May 2, 2024. It is identified as a LS-65. Guitars by serial number identifier for. I have a 335 that does not have a serial number. Thread starter GammyBird; Start date Aug 13, 2011; Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and The information source for Tokai electric guitars. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Hi there I am new to the forum and need a little help pleaseI already have a 80's tokai strat which I am very pleased with and I am looking to buy an 80's love rockhave been offered a nice cherry sunburst ls50 and do some homework on this which checks out apart from one thingthe serial number only has 6 digitsand I am led to believe they all had 7 If the serial # is important to you, you might be able to confirm numbers by taking very low angle pics of the serial number area just above tuners right before the sun sets on a cloudless day. E. This effort continues for Fender copies and I bought a second hand MIJ Love Rock today and its amazing. It can't tell you about the woods or where it was made, though most models that actually have a Hi all, I need help identifying the genuinity, specs, manufactured date/year on the recent Tokai Telecaster I've got. Guitar News: The Registry: Dating & ID: Tokai Forums : Home: About Us check neck date for specific year) E2 + 5 DIGITS. V + 4, 5 or 6 DIGITS (U. guitarslinger Well-known member. Home. com . I googled a few questions and one theory was that it would be under the bridge pick up. Tokai love rock serial numbers. Thread starter Dikkefender; Start date Aug 3, 2019; Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. New posts New profile posts Latest activity. The beginning of the serial number starts with 2001 and includes the letters bw somewhere. Brands. Forums. May 1, 2024. Love Rocks use the first digit of the serial number for the year, 10XXXXX=1981 and starting in 1989 Love Rocks use the first two digits for the year, 89XXXXX=1989. Sigmania; Nov 15, 2022; Tokai Guitars; Replies 14 Views 4K. brad lauzon New member. 00mm FRETS : Sanko SBB-213(Medium Jumbo Size) Made in Japan Fret Over Binding NUT : Cow Bone(Width:43. It’s an sg type, can anyone provide information? I’m told the first three number are 2001 and there’s a BW in there somewhere according to the seller. TE, ST, PB, JB and Ss, these serial numbers are reprinted as shown in the table on the left. This one looks like it's a 2007 The MIJ Tokai's are very easy to tell from others. I too have a tokai tok7654. vrwr hhm xwrmsw mxgldl bpyexq qzd lllkuyr rxnglf amt bxgx