![]() ![]() I'll be first to admit this is an ambitious post based largely on limited catalog info and on too few MIK example pics, but it's a start that hopefully other members can build on for dating and/or reference purposes, and hopefully help members who think they may be dealing with a fake.ĭates are approximate and subject to change. Reborn old's excellent 2013 thread on Korean Tokais. ![]() Significant periods were 2003-2004 (Fakais with closed "a" and "Make in Korea" label), 2005 (six digit serial number closed "a" examples.Ġ5 Six Digit Serial Number Suspicious, Fake? Unauthorized (?) There have been periods where a significant number of counterfeit or unauthorized guitars bearing the Tokai brand were made. *Note: mid 2000-2005 guitars have "Made In Korea" ink stamped.Ġ1 Six Digit Serial Number Paper Label Korean ![]() Korean Stamped Etched Impressed Neck Plate Serial Number Guitars *Note: 1995-2000 guitars may have the "Made In Korea" gold foil sticker present. Production of lower priced models shifted to China by 2006 and continues to this day.ĭating Tokais MADE IN KOREA With Serial Numbers, Etc. Korean production of Tokais seems to be verified for the period of 1995-2005. Korean and Chinese Tokais were typically lower priced models (roughly below 60,000 yen) built in Korea and China due to lower production costs in those countries. Starting this thread as a place to sort out MIK Tokais since they are a bit of a mystery. ![]()
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