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1984 Tokai JB-45 "Jazz Sound" Electric Bass - Candy Apple Red, Made in Japan
A genuine piece of Japanese vintage from Tokai Gakki's own Hamamatsu factory. The "Jazz Sound" series was Tokai's faithful take on the early-60s Fender Jazz Bass, produced during the period that collectors regard as the brand's finest era of craftsmanship.
This example wears a deep Candy Apple Red finish and retains the period-correct vintage-style bridge with threaded (spiral) saddles and open-gear bass tuners. The neck plate is stamped L14651, which places production in 1984 according to Tokai's post-1982 serial system. The "MADE IN JAPAN" decal remains legible on the back of the neck heel.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: JB-45 "Jazz Sound" Electric Bass
- Year: 1984 (serial L14651)
- Country of Origin: Japan (Tokai Gakki, Hamamatsu)
- Color: Candy Apple Red
- Body: Solid body (period catalogs list alder or sen for this model; wood not verified on this example)
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on, 4-bolt plate
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 20 frets, dot inlays
- Scale: 34" long scale
- Pickups: Two single coils, U.S.-made units
- Controls: Volume x2, Tone x1
- Bridge: Vintage-style 4-saddle with threaded (spiral) saddles
- Tuners: Vintage-style open-gear bass tuners
- Weight: 4.2 kg
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Body: Scratches and playwear consistent with age; noticeable wear on the back
- Neck: Straight
- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining
- Hardware: Tarnish on the metal parts (vintage patina)
All electronics function correctly and the bass plays as intended. Honest wear for a 40+ year old instrument. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case (non-original)
== WHY THIS BASS ==
Early-80s Tokai instruments are highly regarded for their accurate vintage specs and solid Japanese build quality, and the Jazz Sound basses are becoming harder to find outside Japan in attractive custom colors. The threaded-saddle bridge, open-gear tuners and slim J-style neck deliver the classic Jazz Bass feel, while the Candy Apple Red finish gives it genuine vintage presence. A player-grade Japanese vintage bass with real character.
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SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
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