Tokai Limited Edition ST36 Hot Pink 1992
Tokai ST36. hot pink, made in Japan circa 1992. Wowsers, that's pink. Tokai stuff has long been good; they really started to hit their stride in the 1970s and were giving USA guitars a very thorough scare in terms of build, finish, feel and sound. This one dates to the early 90s, going on logos, serial and hardware, and while it wasn't a super-high-end offering at the time, it's nicely put together. The neck is slim, quick and comfy, the hardware is sturdy and reliable and it feels very reassuring and agreeable in the hands. The pickups are sweet too: the single coils are pretty 60s-style, with a chiming slice up top and an airy, open midrange. The humbucker is a little hotter and offers a creamy, punchy growl. The black-on-pink look is super fun, especially with the matching headstock and dark rosewood board... flashy, but classy. Hopefully you can find nail polish and lipstick to match, right?
Model: Tokai Limited Edition ST36
Made: Japan, 1992 approx
Serial: 206425
Finish: hot pink, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.700kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Tokai single coil x2. humbucker
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs on the back only. The back has a dent in the elbow area and some scuffs on the horns, back and bottom edges and around the trem cavity. The sides have dimples around the neck heel, scuffs on the top horn and elbow area, a dent near the jack and some scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has dimples near the jack and in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only