Some even argue that the quality is better with some copy guitars than the major manufacturers originals ie.
The year is unknown because apparently Tokai jumbled their serial numbers to be almost worthless for dating. There's also Fakai's guitars bearing the Tokai name but not commissioned by Tokai, these can be either MIK or MIC. Greco Gibson replicas started using serial numbers around 1975 and pre 1975 models had a Greco logo that looked like 'Gneco'. Tokai added the 'L' in front of serial numbers starting in 1981. This serial checker supports Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez and Yamaha however not all serials will produce a result but it's a … Black model stickers were used exclusively with the introduction of Love Rocks in late 1980. Some may say the Tokai is about as close as you can get. The naming convention is a bit haphazard (it’s no different with Gibson serial numbers), but here are some general rules that should ring true 99% of the time – but beware, there are plenty of exceptions: The prefix ‘L’ at the beginning of a serial number indicates a guitar from the early ’60s Tokai производит акустические, электрогитары и бас- гитары. The item has been maintained by technical staff.
The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the back of the neck, close to where the neck attaches to the body.
Usually just first burny's had serial numbers, then no serial number on later. Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. This, coupled with the fact that Tokai "replicas" are commanding large sums, means that they are tempting targets for the counterfeiter. *This example has no letter at the beginning, which was the way FujiGen made their models. Love Rocks use the first digit of the serial number for the year, 10XXXXX=1981 and starting in 1989 Love Rocks use the first two digits for the year, 89XXXXX=1989.