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The Tokai ATE-102R Vintage Natural is a masterfully handcrafted TE-style electric guitar, hand-built in Japan with meticulous attention to detail. Its ash body and one-piece maple neck, finished with a thin gloss lacquer, offer a balanced, resonant tone and effortless playability with a nice vintage feel. The rosewood fingerboard, with medium jumbo frets and a comfortable 9.5" radius, ensures smooth navigation for players of all styles.

Aesthetically, the Vintage Natural gloss lacquer finish is a true standout, complemented by nickel hardware and a 4-ply tortoise shell color pickguard. This refined look is matched by vintage-inspired features, including a Tokai TE-VB bridge and Gotoh SD91 tuners, ensuring both reliability and authenticity. The truss rod adjustment nut is conveniently located at the headstock, allowing quick and hassle-free adjustments without the need to remove the neck during setup.

At the heart of its sound, Gotoh TL-Classic_α pickups deliver the iconic, bright, and twangy tones that define the TE-style guitar. With a balanced response and a touch of punch, these pickups shine in any setting, from clean, articulate leads to gritty, driven rhythms.

Designed with performance and elegance in mind, the ATE-102 features a medium U-shaped neck profile for a natural feel, bone nut for optimal string resonance and durability, and a durable gloss lacquer finish that not only enhances its beauty but protects the instrument for years to come.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or an aspiring guitarist, the Tokai ATE-102 combines timeless design, impeccable craftsmanship, and versatile sound to inspire every note you play.

Specifications
Body: Ash
Neck: One Piece Maple, Gloss Finish
Neck Profile: Medium U
Neck Thickness: 21.5mm @ 1F; 24.0mm @ 12F
Scale: 25.5ā€
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut: Bone, 42mm
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 22x Medium Jumbo (SANKO SBB-214)
Bridge: Tokai TE-VB
Tuners: GOTOH SD91-05ML
Neck Pickup: GOTOH TL-Classic_α (N)
Bridge Pickup: GOTOH TL-Classic_α (B)
Electronics: 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-way Switch
Capacitor: Sprague Orange Drop
Factory Strings: 9-42
Hardware Color: Nickel
Pickguard: 4-Ply, Tortoise Shell Color
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Color: Vintage Natural
Finish: Gloss Lacquer
Case: Not included



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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • ATE-102R Vintage Natural Electric Guitar
Categories
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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