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The Tokai AST423-101SH Black RN is an electric guitar designed for musicians seeking sonic versatility and understated elegance on stage or in the studio. Its satin black finish offers a sober look that highlights its high-quality Japanese construction. With its rosewood fretboard, this Strat stands out with natural roundness and a soft attack, ideal for various styles like jazz, blues, funk, or saturated rock. The GOTOH pickups combine warmth and expressiveness, offering clear and organic tones suitable for both clean and lead playing.
| Model | AST423-101SH Black RN |
|---|---|
| Type | Strat type (11 holes) |
| Finish | Satin black, polyester varnish |
| Body | 2-piece Alder |
| Neck | Maple, U-shape |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Nut width | 42 mm |
| Radius | 240 mm |
| Neck pickups | GOTOH ST-Classic α (single coil) |
| Middle pickups | GOTOH ST-Classic α (single coil) |
| Bridge pickup | GOTOH PAF-Vintage MK2 (covered nickel humbucker) |
| Bridge | GOTOH 510T-SF1 |
| Tuning machines | Gotoh SD91-05ML |
| Potentiometers | Master Volume 500KA, Tone 1 & 2 250KA |
| Pickguard | 3-ply aged white |
| Machine heads | Sanko SBB-214 |
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