TOKAI VINTAGE SS-38 Silver Star '82 Yellow Sunburst

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Carefully selected consigned items (items sold on your behalf) Since its founding in 1947, Tokai has manufactured a wide range of musical instruments, including pianos, guitars, an d banjos. Its flagship models include the highly acclaimed LP-style LS series and the metal-bodied TALBO series, making it a beloved, long-established manufacturer among many players, both professional and amateur, both domestically and internationally. This is the "SS-38," an entry-level model from the Silver Star series of ST copy models, a modern ST model strongly geared towards the rock scene. 【body】 The total weight is approximately 3.4 kg. The body is made of alder, and the color is listed as "Yellow Sunburst" in the catalog. The clear color and black hardware give it a sharp look. There is some damage such as scratches, dents, and tarnishing on the metal parts, but the paint surface is glossy and it can be said to be in relatively good condition considering its age. The backplate is worn. 【neck】 The neck is made of maple with a rosewood fingerboard. There is some minor damage to the back of the neck, but no major dents. The tuners are fully functional, although there is some slight inconsistency in their winding. The frets and nut show some wear, and there are some areas that sound a bit rough when picking hard, but there is no extreme buzzing or dead spots. The nut width is approximately 40.3mm. It has a very smart U-shape neck profile that is easy to use. [Electrical System] The controls are a standard configuration: 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-way pickup selector switch. The selector switch has a slightly soft half-tone response, but unlike conventional 5-way switches, it features Tokai's "3-stage, 5-position" design. It comes equipped with a set of original "SS HOT" pickups. Despite being an entry-level model, it boasts a sharp and powerful tone. Accessories: General-purpose soft caseWeight: 3.4kg Body Material: Alder Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Nut Width: 40.3mm Fret Width: 2.2mm Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 21.2mm/22.5mm/23.7mm Pickup (Neck/Center/Bridge): Tokai SS HOT (6.2kΩ/6.2kΩ/6.3kΩ) *The DC resistance value of the pickup is measured through the control section. Heartman Vintage Guitars is a specialty store for vintage guitars and basses operated by Ikebe Musical Instruments. Show more