{"product_id":"1981-tokai-silver-star-ss-36-38-40-series-black-maple-strat-style-mij-japan","title":"1981 Tokai Silver Star SS-36\/38\/40 Series Black Maple Strat Style MIJ Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1981 Tokai Silver Star Strat Style Electric Guitar - Black \/ Maple - Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1981 Tokai Silver Star, crafted in Japan by Tokai Gakki at their own factory in Hamamatsu. It has the 70s-style large headstock with a bullet truss rod, a maple neck with a maple fingerboard, and a black finish with a white pickguard. It is an honest, player-grade piece of MIJ history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Star line was Tokai's take on the 1970s-era Strat design, built during the golden era of Tokai's in-house production (late 1970s to early 1980s). This example is dated by the serial number 1012463, transferred under the headstock logo. In Tokai's 7-digit system, 101xxxx means 1981. No model-number sticker is present at the neck heel, so the exact model within the trap-tuner series (SS-36\/38\/40) is not confirmed and is not stated here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Tokai Silver Star (exact model number unconfirmed - no model sticker present)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1981 (serial 1012463)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan (Tokai Gakki)\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Maple, bolt-on, 3-bolt neck plate with micro-tilt access hole\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Maple with black dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e- Headstock: 70s-style large headstock with bullet truss rod adjustment\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: F-style (trap type) tuners\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Three single coils (white covers)\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Switch: Pickup selector switch\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Synchronized tremolo with block saddles\u003cbr\u003e- Pickguard: White 3-ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Very Good (vintage, player-grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Honest playwear consistent with age, including small finish chips on edges\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Straight\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Tarnish on metal parts (vintage patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll electronics function correctly. This guitar has been played and shows the wear you would expect on a 40+ year-old instrument, but it remains fully playable. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case\u003cbr\u003e- Tremolo arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS GUITAR ==\u003cbr\u003eEarly-1980s Tokai Silver Stars are well regarded among Japan Vintage players for their solid build and classic 70s-style looks. This one has a serial-dated 1981 build, a straight maple neck, and plenty of fret life left. It is an authentic MIJ Tokai from the company's own factory, ready to be played rather than just displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635390284018,"sku":"TOK_SILVERSTAR_0926","price":63100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_ab33e022-d671-4676-8b69-73d87748bd77.jpg?v=1791158872","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1981-tokai-silver-star-ss-36-38-40-series-black-maple-strat-style-mij-japan","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}