The 'Traditional Series' Tokai models are now made in China, not Korea. How to tell the difference. Korea/Chinese models have 3 screws on the trussrod cover, Japanese Tokais have 2. Japanese Tokais have the Made in Japan under the clearcoat on the back of the headstock. Yes, the Canadian distributor illegally went ahead and had guitars made in China, there are still a few of them floating around Canada.we call them 'Fakais', and I call him a disgusting thief.

Tokai Jazz Bass. Serial number suggests it was made in Japan between '81 and '84 but I'm not 100% certain on that.In great working condition, plenty of life.

Japan models, 'Vintage Series'.2 screws on trussrod cover. Now made in China - Ex Korea 'Traditional Series'.3 screws on the trussrod cover.

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They are here to help. Apparently, Tokai Fender replicas have no year specific info on the serial/production numbers. As long as it has made in japan printed on it, which yours has, I would not worry as it should be a good one. They have also made guitars in Korea and China which would be less sought after.Final search points likely towards a Tokai ATE 88 handcrafted MIJ.I actually A/Bed it with a Fender telecaster TL71 MIJ ash body. Build was good on both of them, but this one had the vintage saddle(not chrome), and more importantly a lot of snap and tone.The fender didn't. And the fender was a 190 dollars more, just for a name. At home I compared the neck pickup to DiMarzio Tone King and the TK had more of a modern tone with certain frequencies scooped(to my ears), but this stock pickup was very very close and had more of a vintage vibe.I was very impressed.

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