Tokai Jazz Sound Bass | Early 1980s Made in Japan

Early 1980s Tokai Jazz Sound Bass in Black with tortoiseshell pickguard. Alder body. Maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. 34" scale. Two single-coil pickups. Passive electronics. 4kg. Gig bag included.
 
The Tokai Jazz Sound (TJB-45) is an early 1980s L-series model, likely dating to 1982-1984 . The black gloss finish and red tortoiseshell guard maintain a classic aesthetic. Golden-era Hamamatsu build. Exceptional vintage condition. No fret wear.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,000
 
Key Features
Era: Early 1980s (L-series, circa 1982-1984)
Made in: Japan (Hamamatsu)
Model: TJB-45 (Jazz Sound)
Finish: Black Gloss
Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell
Body: Alder
Neck: Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Width: 38mm
Scale: 34"
Pickups: 2 x Tokai vintage-voiced single-coils
Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Master Tone
Bridge: 4-saddle
Hardware: Vintage open-gear tuners
Weight: 4kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Exceptional vintage condition
 
Sound and Tone
Tokai single-coils deliver classic Jazz Bass growl. Alder body provides balanced resonance. Rosewood fingerboard adds warmth. Passive electronics offer simple, effective tone shaping.
 
Feel and Playability
Bolt-on maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. No fret wear. Well-preserved, highly playable example of a golden-era build.
 
Condition
Exceptional vintage condition. Minimal, normal signs of play wear across body and neck consistent with age. Hardware presents beautifully and is fully functional. Rosewood fingerboard is pristine with absolutely no fret wear.
 
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