Tokais have a devoted following worldwide, most evident through the Tokai Registry (link below), and in the past few years their instruments have become highly collectable and sought after, particularly in both the UK and US markets. If you don’t know about Tokai guitars then the company’s quality is renowned as being second to none and considered by many professional players to be equal to (and frequently exceeding) that of the American original counterparts made at the time. If you know about Tokai basses, you'll be aware the Jazz Sound is (along with the 'P-Bass' Hardpuncher counterpart) their most sought after 'Fender' model and represents basses of the highest and consistent quality. Tokai Jazz Sound '60s-Style Bass in Candy Apple Red This is another of my 'really nice' bass's, 80's Tokai Jazz sound in beautiful condition. It has one small scratch and a crack in the scratch plate ( see photos) I would encourage those intrested to come over and try it out. brilliant Jazz sound to some great deep smooth sounds. Here is the original info from the original Post. The only change is is no longer has wizard pickups, i replaced with Seymour Duncans, which really enhance the sound. I bought this back in March from one of our fellow Bass Chatters.

Tokai Jazz Sound Bass Serial Numbers