Tokai Cat's Eyes CE-400 | 1977 Made in Japan

1977 Tokai Cat's Eyes Acoustic CE-400 made in Japan. Solid spruce top. Rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck. Rosewood fingerboard. 43mm nut width. Hard case included.
 
This is a premium Martin-authorised D-28 dreadnought replica crafted in Hamamatsu, Japan. The "77" in the serial number confirms 1977 production. Tokai had full access to pre-war Martin guitar designs for accuracy. The name "Cat's Eyes" comes from the teardrop shape used in Martin's fretboard markers.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $950
 
Key Features
Year: 1977
Made in: Japan (Hamamatsu)
Serial: 145877
Model: CE-400 (Cat's Eyes)
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Top: Solid spruce
Back and Sides: Rosewood (usually solid back with laminated sides).
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Width: 43mm
Scale: 25.6"
Bridge: Rosewood
Binding: Multi-ply with back striping
Tuners: Enclosed chrome
Case: Hard case
Condition: Exceptional
 
Sound and Tone
Solid spruce top delivers deep bass response and powerful projection. Rosewood back and sides add warmth and complexity. Classic vintage dreadnought voice. Balanced tone that rivals American originals.
 
Feel and Playability
Mahogany neck. No fretwear. Clean, well-maintained condition. Lightly played over nearly 50 years.
 
Condition
Exceptional vintage condition. No fretwear. Body is clean with only minor, light surface scratches on the back. Faint cosmetic stain next to soundhole. Chrome hardware remains clean and bright. Carefully preserved.
 
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