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The Tokai AST-101 Maple Cardinal Red is a Stratocaster-style electric guitar designed for musicians seeking a versatile, authentic instrument. Its alder body produces a balanced sound, ideal for the stage, studio, or practice. The maple neck with maple fingerboard offers smooth playability across 22 frets, suitable for both beginners and experienced guitarists. Equipped with three Tokai ST-Vintage MK3 single-coil pickups and a vintage tremolo, it provides a wide tonal palette, perfect for music lessons or home recording.
| Model | AST-101 Maple Cardinal Red |
|---|---|
| Type | Stratocaster-style electric guitar |
| Body | Two-piece alder |
| Finish | Cardinal Red |
| Neck | One-piece bolt-on maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 648 mm (25.5") |
| Pickups | 3 Tokai ST-Vintage MK3 single-coil pickups |
| Selector | 5-way |
| Controls | 1 volume, 2 tone |
| Tremolo | Tokai ST-VK2 vintage |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Origin | Made in Japan |
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