Tokai AST 423-101 SB Classic S-Style with PAF Bridge Pickup Sonic Blue with hardcase Made in Japan
The Tokai AST 423-101 brings together classic single-coil clarity and humbucker power in a meticulously crafted Japanese S-style body. Featuring a 2-piece alder body, a one-piece maple neck, and a one-piece maple fingerboard, this guitar blends old-school tonewood resonance with modern stability. Whether you’re into blues, funk, rock, or fusion — this guitar’s got the versatility and feel to keep up.
Precision-Crafted in Japan
Tokai Guitars are known worldwide for their vintage-accurate builds, soulful tone, and expert Japanese craftsmanship — and now, they’re finally available in India through The Stockist, the official importers. Whether you’re chasing bell-like Strat tones or fiery humbucker drive, the AST 423-101 gives you the best of both worlds in a premium S-style package.
Model: Tokai AST 423-101 (SOB) Sonic Blue
Category: Electric Guitar – S-Style
Origin: Made in Japan
The Tokai AST 423-101 brings together classic single-coil clarity and humbucker power in a meticulously crafted Japanese S-style body. Featuring a 2-piece alder body, a one-piece maple neck, and a one-piece maple fingerboard, this guitar blends old-school tonewood resonance with modern stability. Whether you’re into blues, funk, rock, or fusion — this guitar’s got the versatility and feel to keep up.
Specifications:
Body: Two-Piece Alder
Neck: One-Piece Maple (Set)
Fingerboard: One-Piece Maple
Frets: SBB-214
Nut: Bone
Machine Heads: GOTOH SD91-05M
Bridge: GOTOH 510T-SF1 Tremolo Bridge
Pickups:
Neck: Tokai ST-Classic α
Middle: Tokai ST-Classic α
Bridge: Tokai PAF-Vintage MK2 (Humbucker)
Controls: 1 Volume (500KA), 2 Tone (250KA), 5-way Selector Switch
Capacitor: Sprague Orange Drop
Output Jack: Mono
Finish: Polyurethane (Gloss)
Key Features:
Classic Meets Modern: S-style body with traditional single-coils + humbucker bridge = tone versatility without compromise.
Premium Japanese Craftsmanship: Built by expert luthiers in Japan to vintage-correct specs.
Tonewood Excellence: Alder and maple/rosewood combo offers balanced response and dynamic feel.
Gotoh Hardware: Smooth tremolo action and stable tuning from high-end components.
Humbucker in the Bridge: Add punch and drive to your lead tones with the PAF MK2 pickup.
Vintage Playability: Comfortable neck profile, perfectly dressed frets, and responsive controls.
Professionally Set Up – Your guitar arrives stage- and studio-ready
Expert Guidance – Not sure which model suits your style? We’ll help you choose
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