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  1. 1980s Tokai Works TW-1501? Bass Revolution MIJ Active PJ Blue Spector

    For sale 1980s Tokai Works TW-1501? Bass Revolution MIJ Active PJ Blue Spector

    Up for sale is a rare late-1980s Tokai Works / Bass Revolution four-string bass, believed to be the high-end TW-1501 model. This is one of Tokai’s more unusual original Japanese designs from the era, with a carved/radiused body shape that feels very similar to a Spector-style bass while still...
    $600.00
  2. 1987 Tokai Works Bass Revolution TW-1500 Fretless Bass MIJ Blue Piezo EQ
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    For sale 1987 Tokai Works Bass Revolution TW-1500 Fretless Bass MIJ Blue Piezo EQ

    Up for sale is a rare Tokai Works / Bass Revolution TW-1500 fretless bass, made in Japan in the late 1980s. This is one of Tokai’s more unusual original designs from the Works / Bass Revolution line, with a compact, sculpted body shape that feels similar to a Spector-style curved bass while...
    $450.00
  3. *PRICE DROP* Fender CIJ (Tokai) PB-57 Precision Bass Neck w/ Maple Fretboard 2002
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    For sale *PRICE DROP* Fender CIJ (Tokai) PB-57 Precision Bass Neck w/ Maple Fretboard 2002

    Fender PB-57 Precision Bass one-piece maple neck from the Tokai factory. The original Fender logo has been sanded from the headstock, though faint traces remain, and the neck bears a "Crafted in Japan" Q-serial number. No nut, tuners, or neck mounting holes are present, making it ideal for a...
    $275.00
  4. lo-mids dude

    Mavis headless Steinberger copy

    Hello! I just scored an 80’s mavis headless “ spaceberger “ Steinberger copy. I am guessing mid 80’s? It plays and sounds really great. I cannot find much info on this particular model. Has anyone tried or owned one of these? Thanks!
  5. SegaTronchy

    Tokai Jazz Sound Early 81, maple neck

    Hi, i just trade an Aria for a Tokai jazz Sound from the 81, but searching into google i saw only rosewood, so i don't get it, im just lucky or i get scammed?
  6. 1982 Tokai Jazz Sound (lawsuit era)

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    For sale 1982 Tokai Jazz Sound (lawsuit era)

    This is a 1982 Tokai Jazz Sound bass in absolutely immaculate condition. Plays and sounds amazing. Sunburst finish. Many people agree that in the 80s Tokai was making superior instruments to Fender. Unfortunately, they didn’t have permission to do so and Fender sued them. This is an excellent...
    $1,200.00
  7. 1980 Tokai Jazz Sound Jazz bass - Aged Olympic white
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    For sale 1980 Tokai Jazz Sound Jazz bass - Aged Olympic white

    Howdy folks. Selling my 1980 Tokai Jazz sound Jazz bass. All I can say is anyone would have a hard time finding a better playing and sounding jazz bass than this. Very close to 64' spec here with the dark rosewood veneer board, vintage frets etc. feels like a real vintage jazz bass because it...
    $850.00
  8. J

    Tokai Legacy P Style Bass?

    Hi everyone, I have been thinking of getting a P bass and through my search stumbled across a store selling a Tokai Legacy P Style bass for only $350 AUS brand new, which is really cheap for a guitar here. These are the specs posted on the website: BODY: Basswood NECK: Canadian Maple Bolt-On...
  9. Iron Miska

    Electronics for a vintage-inspired upgrade

    Hi, Soon I'm going to acquire a bass I bought for backup and experimentation (an old Tokai Jazz Sound). Since this is an entry-level model (JB45 to be precise), pickups and electronics are not as good as in their higher-tier models. I want to turn it into a really good, vintage funkmachine...
  10. Aleks333

    Early Tokai Jazz Sound - year and model thoughts appreciated

    Hey all, I am a brand new member but have read quite a bit of threads here on MIJ vintage instruments, really appreciate all the knowledge and experience in this community, making it such a fantastic resource. Curious to ask your thoughts on the year and exact model of my recently purchased...
  11. Pedro Cofre

    Help me with my future jazz bass :)

    Hello everyone, I write from Chile. I'm looking for a new jazz bass, so I've been looking at reverb, since in my country there isn't much to look at. I have found some that interest me a lot, all these Japanese. The only problem is that I won't have the opportunity to try them before I buy it...
  12. OggyOi

    I like it. .. 2021 MIJ Tokai Hard Puncher Impressions

    Hi Talkbass- happy New Year! First time I've posted a review, so bear with me... I thought I'd share my impressions of my new Tokai hardpuncher, now that I've had it for a month and played a couple of gigs on it. Partly, this is for anyone who had an interest in newer MIJ Tokais, as I found...
  13. Tokai Hard Puncher APB106 2019 Gun Metal Blue
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    For sale Tokai Hard Puncher APB106 2019 Gun Metal Blue

    Bought this bass new from Japan in 2020. It's a great Japanese made P-bass.Has normal wear and tear as shown in the pictures. Plays great and is in perfect working condition. Currently strung with labella flat wounds. Comes with soft case and original paper work.
    $1,000.00
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    For Sale Tokai Hard Puncher APB106 2019 Gun Metal Blue

    Bought this bass new from Japan in 2020. It's a great Japanese made P-bass.Has normal wear and tear as shown in the pictures. Plays great and is in perfect working condition. Currently strung with labella flat wounds. Comes with soft case and original paper work.
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    Wanted Left Handed Gibson, Tokai or Eastwood Thunderbird bass

    Hi, I'm looking for a Left Handed Gibson, Tokai or Eastwood brand "Thunderbird " bass. I would also strongly consider a Sandberg 48 bass. Let me know what you have and what you're asking!
  16. jdfarrell81
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    Wanted Fender JB62M Medium Scale Jazz Bass

    Hiya, Ideally I’m looking for a JB62M from the mid to late 2000s, but I’ll certainly consider models from the 90s as well. Many thanks!
  17. High Quality Tokai Hardpuncher  Waterslides(2)
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    For sale High Quality Tokai Hardpuncher Waterslides(2)

    Was going to use these for a restoration project ... But never did Price is for 2 high quality Tokai Waterslides shipped to lower 48 Thanks for looking !!
    $30.00
  18. Chop11777

    SOLD High Quality Tokai Hardpuncher Waterslides(2)

    Was going to use these for a restoration project ... But never did Price is for 2 high quality Tokai Waterslides shipped to lower 48 Thanks for looking !!
  19. D

    Is this Tokai Hard Puncher PJ Legit? 80s even?

    Hello all, I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to a P-Bass for a while now, right now I'm using a Ray 4 but I want a P just for the sheer versatility. I found this tidy wee looking Tokai and from what i've read these are really good clones if you happen to grab one from the 70s or 80s...
  20. K

    Tokai Hard Puncher logo? year?

    Hi! I need help with this Tokai logo. Can someone please tell me what year it is? The bass has a 5 digits L-serial begin with "L09". And if I how much I can pay for a Tokai from that specific year. I don't know and the seller do not know either... Thanks!
  21. Lawsuit-era R* 400# Clone (Rickenfaker/ Fakenbacker) WITH BRAND NEW HIPSHOT BRIDGE
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    For sale Lawsuit-era R* 400# Clone (Rickenfaker/ Fakenbacker) WITH BRAND NEW HIPSHOT BRIDGE

    $800–shipping negotiable—open to trade ideas plus or minus cash
    $750.00
  22. J Posega

    No longer available Lawsuit-era R* 400# Clone (Rickenfaker/ Fakenbacker) WITH BRAND NEW HIPSHOT BRIDGE

    What you see here is not a modern, Asian-built counterfeit Rickenbacker copy--this is from the golden age of lawsuit instruments. Built sometime in the 70s, this bass was likely produced by the same factory that was making instruments for Ibanez, Greco, Tokai, Aria, and others. Interesting...
  23. imabuddha

    Tokai Hard Puncher, MIJ P bass copy upgrade stage 2

    This is a follow up from my NBD post in the basses section: NBD — Tokai Hard Puncher, 1980 P Bass clone, I hope this is the appropriate place for it. In the previous post I upgraded the electronics other than the pickup, still trying to decide on which one. This time I worked on the visible...
  24. 1984 Tokai Jazz Bass (Fretless / Left handed)
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    For sale 1984 Tokai Jazz Bass (Fretless / Left handed)

    Time to thin out the herd and with heavy heart I am listing my amazing 3 tone sunburst Tokai Jazz Bass from 1984 (Going by headstock shape and decal). Build quality on these Tokai instruments from this era is known to all - impeccable. Was defretted by one of Europe´s best bass luthiers...
    $450.00
  25. NordicBard

    SOLD 1984 Tokai Jazz Bass (Fretless / Left handed)

    Time to thin out the herd and with heavy heart I am listing my amazing 3 tone sunburst Tokai Jazz Bass from 1984 (Going by headstock shape and decal). Build quality on these Tokai instruments from this era is known to all - impeccable. Was defretted by one of Europe´s best bass luthiers...
  26. E

    Looking for a Tokai Hardpuncher NECK

    Hey dudes, looking for a fully working neck for a Tokai Hardpuncher, preferably one with the "Fokai" logo and all maple, but not a must. HELP!
  27. Tokai TPB-57 80'S Precision Bass, HSC
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    For sale Tokai TPB-57 80'S Precision Bass, HSC

    Not getting any movement on my other bass for sale so this is up. A truly great Tokai P bass. This is more of a P bass than any other I've owned (and I've owned many). Classic feel and sounds just right. Some basses have it, some don't. This one has it and is like an old '57 P-Bass. It has a...
    $620.00
  28. aproud1

    No longer available Tokai TPB-57 80'S Precision Bass, HSC

    Not getting any movement on my other bass for sale so this is up. A truly great Tokai P bass. This is more of a P bass than any other I've owned (and I've owned many). Classic feel and sounds just right. Some basses have it, some don't. This one has it and is like an old '57 P-Bass. It has a...
  29. MattFrost

    P-bass sounds like the tone knob is at zero, even when it isn't.

    Hi guys, I've got this beautiful early 80s Tokai Hardpuncher P-bass. I love the feel and the sound of it, however it sounds VERY dark, even with the tone at 100%. I recorded a quick sample (just DI), first with the tone knob at 100%, then at 0%: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Not a big...
  30. devnulljp
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    For sale Vintage MIJ Effects: Boss, Tokai, In-Line (Coron)

    Price drop on vintage MIJ Flanger
    $90.00
  31. devnulljp

    SOLD Vintage MIJ Effects: Boss, Tokai, In-Line (Coron)

    All sold
  32. C

    Tokai Jazz Sound 1983 - Should I buy it? Has anyone palyed one of those?

    Hi, I have an opportunity to buy this bass, but it's really hard to find anything about it. Has anyone had it? Can u please share your experience with it? I would really appreciate it!
  33. Custom Built Fretless PBass Body JBass Neck
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    For sale Custom Built Fretless PBass Body JBass Neck

    I built it, played it awhile, then learned that I’m better with a shorter scale and frets. This bass has a GREAT sound, complete with the fretless MRWOWR growl, if you know what I mean. It has been strung with flatwounds most of its life, so the board is in great shape. Price includes shipping...
    $790.00
  34. byrdland

    For Sale/Trade Custom Built Fretless PBass Body JBass Neck

    I built it, played it awhile, then learned that I’m better with a shorter scale and frets. This bass has a GREAT sound, complete with the fretless MRWOWR growl, if you know what I mean. It has been strung with flatwounds most of its life, so the board is in great shape. Price includes shipping...
  35. T

    1981 Tokai Jazz Sound Replacement Pickguard?

    Hey folks Can anyone recommend an after market replacement pickguard for an early 80s Tokai Jazz Sound? I'm looking at this mint green Fender '62 Reissue and the holes seem to be in the same place as my Tokai. Anyone know if these will fit? [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Thanks!
  36. Thorsoundcore

    Ever GAS for an elusive or unknown bass?

    For whatever reason lately, I've been gassing over vintage style P basses/clones. 58' Road worn precision, ESP/LTD vintage four/204, vintage Greco and tokai P clones (the fact that I can't for the life of me figure out which ones are medium/short scale keeps me from pulling a trigger there...
  37. Non-export Tokai MBX 45 Medium Scale Bass
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    For sale Non-export Tokai MBX 45 Medium Scale Bass

    Hi everyone, I am offering up this great Tokai non-export MBX45 - this is a beautiful medium scale bass (33"). Neck is like jazz plus a little, very comfy. Reverse P in a big housing, like many of these early-mid 80's japanese wonders. This was the golden era of japanese basses in my book...
    $400.00
  38. Gully Foyle

    SOLD Non-export Tokai MBX 45 Medium Scale Bass

    Hi everyone, I am offering up this great Tokai non-export MBX45 - this is a beautiful medium scale bass (33"). Neck is like jazz plus a little, very comfy. Reverse P in a big housing, like many of these early-mid 80's japanese wonders. This was the golden era of japanese basses in my book...
  39. New bass string sets Free shipping
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    For sale New bass string sets Free shipping

    New bass string sets in unopened packages. Prices include free shipping to CONUS (US Lower 48 states). Thanks for looking. Dunlop Nickel Wound Medium 45-105 - sold Dunlop Nickel Wound Medium 45-105 - sold Dunlop Marcus Miller Super Bright Stainless Steel 45-105 - sold D'Addario Chromes...
    $28.00
  40. Matt R

    SOLD New bass string sets Free shipping

    New bass string sets in unopened packages. Prices include free shipping to CONUS (US Lower 48 states). Thanks for looking. Dunlop Nickel Wound Medium 45-105 - sold Dunlop Nickel Wound Medium 45-105 - sold Dunlop Marcus Miller Super Bright Stainless Steel 45-105 - sold D'Addario Chromes...