Tokai Cat’s Eyes CE-250 1981 Spruce Top

I have a number of return customers who are collectors or professional musicians, they recognize that vintage MIJ Acoustic Guitar are on average far better value than today's brand new guitars. There are others who buy from curiosity or are buying based on reviews from sites like Harmony Central. For 1st time purchasers of a MIJ guitar it is only after purchasing and playing one of my vintage guitars such as Yamaha, Tokai, Terada, Morris and Suzuki that they appreciate the fine quality and sound. In many cases the build quality and sound of the models that I offer is far superior to that offered by new modern high-end solid wood models. Typical of the feedback associated with these guitars on Harmony Central is that they give 'a beautiful warm full sound when strummed, clear and bright when picked', and 'very easy and a pleasure to play’.

 The Vintage Japanese guitars 'MIJ' that I offer are:

 1. Selected as being representative of the best of their period, they are high quality craftsman built instruments and display a high degree of hand finishing.

 2. Selected because they provide good Resonance and Balanced sound, in some case better than modern solid wood guitars. Dependant on manufacture they vary between sweet, vibrant or strong and rich tones.

 3. Selected because they are manufactured using very a high grade of materials and the construction shows a high degree of craftsmanship. Standard models make use of very high-grade laminates while up market models use presentation grade solid seasoned woods in their construction.

 I personally examine and carefully clean, polish and set up each guitar and I ensure that they are properly packaged so that they arrive safely.

 Please review my feedback and the testimonials provided by happy and satisfied customers who now enjoy vintage MIJ guitars.

 I am confident that you will also be happy to have this vintage Tokai Cat’s Eyes Acoustic Guitar.

Tokai Cat’s Eyes CE-250 1981 Spruce Top

Japan Vintage Tokai Cat’s Eyes- Martin D28 copy

Made in 1981, Serial 2514058. Made in Japan by Tokai Gakki. Body top is spruce, ovangkol back and side are in good condition, Fingerboard is Rosewood and neck is Nyatoh V shape profile, very easy to play. Bridge is rosewood. Cat’s Eyes inlay on fret board. Weight=2.2kg. Frets remain 80-85%. The guitar will give you a very nice sound with well-played vintage wood materials.

The guitar is rather clean for it’s age apart from a few small dings and minor scratches. Body top has a sticker shadow which was “Cat’s Eyes” sticker I guess from the size. Minor scratches and markings from normal use on body back. There are no serious damages or broken wood on the guitar. It comes with no case.

Tokai Cats Eyes is a masterpiece acoustic guitar in the result of technical tie-up with CF Martin. Detail and inside structure are reproduction of Martin Original D-45 (Only 91 guitars were built from 1933-1944). Well-experienced top luthiers made Cats Eyes. Material being used is also carefully chosen to contributing to obtain beautiful sound, as you play longer the sound will become more tasteful and beautiful. “Quality Before Quantity.” – translation of the copy from Tokai Cats Eyes Guitar Tract

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Guarantee

The guitar is cleaned, set up with a new set of strings

String height: High E: 2.5mm, Low E: 3mm

No buzzing and dead points and you can play as is

If you were using for recording or professional use I would recommend you to take a fine readjustment to suit your play style

Shipping by EMS (Express Mail Service)

UK/EUR: $140AUD

USA/CANADA/AUSTRALIA: $115AUD

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Packaging

Guitars are wrapped with a few layers of bubble sheets and securely packed in a dedicated guitar carton with warning stickers outside

Extra costs

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