{"product_id":"rare-1982-tokai-tex-75-cs-special-edition-explorer-made-in-japan-mij","title":"Rare! 1982 Tokai TEX-80 CS Special Edition Explorer made in Japan MIJ - all original","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eTokai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TEX-80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003every good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA super rare, 1982 Tokai TEX-80 CR Special Model produced at the height of Japan's \"lawsuit era\" of hyper-accurate replica builds. The TEX80 was a top-tier model in Tokai’s Explorer series, originally retailing for 80,000 Japanese Yen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Tokai Gakki factory in Shizuoka, Japan, mastered the art of reverse-engineering golden-era American electric guitars. Their Special Edition TEX series faithfully replicated the iconic 1958 Explorer design down to the minor cosmetic and hardware details. The TEX80 sat at the upper end of this specific product catalog, offering superior wood selection and premium aesthetic touches compared to lower-numbered tiers like the TEX70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one remains in excellent all-original condition. The metals show aging\/finish pitting but otherwise remains in very clean condition, frets are excellent, finish shows only light playwear and minor dings with no major marks\/deep scratches or chips and no major damage\/blemishes. Plays amazing and incredibly light weight at 7lbs 8oz. Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes Epiphone branded semi-hard case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7lbs 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness: \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .785\", 12th fret .942\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1 11\/16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Values: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 8.27k, Bridge 8.12k\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the web:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1982 Tokai TEX-80 is an exceptionally rare, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003ehighly collectible \"Special Model\". A \u003c\/span\u003ehighly coveted Gibson Explorer replica built during the golden \"lawsuit era\" of Made in Japan (MIJ) guitars. Produced by Tokai Gakki in Shizuoka, Japan, these guitars are revered by collectors for their flawless build quality, which frequently rivaled or surpassed American production of the same period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgLEAM\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTop \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It features a striking \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eflame grain top\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped in a vibrant Cherry Sunburst finish.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgLEAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Body:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the standard '58 Explorer replicas (like the TEX-70), the TEX-75\/TEX-80 models were \"Special Models\" that adopted an 80s-inspired look. This included a \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ebound body\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e closely mimicking the aesthetic of Gibson's E\/2 CMT (Curly Maple Top) guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42949779095650,"sku":"3320283","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/EXPLR-1_7bfd921d-1f7a-4fae-b55c-c40976ea6711.jpg?v=1779217130","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/products\/rare-1982-tokai-tex-75-cs-special-edition-explorer-made-in-japan-mij","provider":"Coast Sonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}