Tokai Japan Jazz Master TJM-140 (Silverstar) 2021

For decades, Tokai has been the go-to Japanese brand for guitarists who want boutique-level quality without the boutique price. This 2021 Jazzmaster is no exception — flawless build, incredible tone, and eye-catching looks.

Why pay for a logo when you can own a masterclass in lutherie? This 2021

is an elite-tier tribute to the classic offset design, offering the surgical precision and resonant soul that “Made in Japan” Tokais are famous for. This is a pro-level instrument that punches far above its price point.

• Premium Body: 2-piece Select Alder body—lightweight, resonant, and perfectly balanced.
• The Neck: One-piece Canadian Maple with a comfortable “U” profile and a beautiful Indian Rosewood fingerboard.
• Japanese Hardware: Features high-end Gotoh SD91 tuners and a Tokai Original JM-VB bridge/tremolo unit for superior stability.
• Boutique Electronics: Loaded with hand-wound JM-Vintage MK3 pickups (Alnico 2). They deliver that 1950s surf chime with a thick, punchy low end.
• Pro Fretwork: Sanko Japan medium-jumbo frets with a genuine Cow Bone nut for maximum sustain and harmonic transfer.