We have found it impossible to describe every mark on an instrument or amp that is not in the 'mint' category. *Please note: we do our best giving descriptions of used pieces. We also do a full set up before we ship.” “We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. If you have been a fan of quality instruments that are made in Japan, or if you've desired a 'Horse of another Color' P-Bass. Unlike many of its competitors, Tokai founded by Tadayouki Adachi in Hamamatsu in 1947, still remains a genuine family concern. However, by this time, Tokai had firmly established itself as a builder of unquestionable reputation and precision. Tokai had come to town and had changed the entire perception of the guitar world forever! Their arrival brought about a knee-jerk reaction from the world’s existing major manufacturers. Never before had it seen instruments of such quality from a Japanese builder. In 1982 the western guitar market was shocked into submission. Both models have the ‘50s/’60s style small model name under the Tokai logo, rather than the ‘70s style large model name to the right of the logo. The same was said of the Fenders made in Japan at that time.Īccording to Tokai catalogs from the early 1980s the TPB-50V was either a 1957 Model P-Bass with maple fretboard, or a 1960 Model P-Bass with rosewood fretboard and “L plate” serial number. Many feel that the quality of these basses equal and often exceed the build quality of American P-Basses from this era.

The Tokai Hard Puncher models are highly regarded among players and collectors. The pickups have been replaced with Seymour Duncan SPB-2 units (split-coil P Bass pickup with added warmth and punch gives you a bigger tone than the Vintage model). Cosmetically there are marks and nicks about the body, general wear expected of a bass this age that has been played and enjoyed. This bass is in very good condition, neck and frets are fine. Used c1984 Tokai Hard Puncher TPB-50V bass guitar serial number L20002.

Tokai Hard Puncher Serial Number