{"product_id":"tokai-goldstar-hss-sherwood-green-metallic-sgm-ash-ast-423-101m-sh","title":"Tokai AST-423 Goldstar HSS Sherwood Green MIJ Ash Body Maple Neck","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eFAST SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA classic S-style electric guitar built for players who value feel, versatility, and musical responsiveness. You will receive the exact guitar shown in the photos. This guitar will receive a professional inspection and setup prior to shipping, dialed in with a comfortable medium action suitable for most players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome guitars impress you in the first thirty seconds. The Tokai Goldstar HSS is the kind that keeps getting better the longer you play it. Exceptional attention to detail, resonant ash construction, and a lively, articulate response come together in a guitar that feels less like a collection of features and more like a resolved whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Tokai Goldstar HSS takes the familiar S-style platform and gives it a wider working vocabulary without losing the feel that makes the design so enduring. It still has the clarity, balance, and touch sensitivity players expect from this style of guitar, but the bridge humbucker adds extra authority when the music asks for more weight, sustain, or drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat makes the Goldstar compelling isn't a long list of features. It's the way the instrument feels resolved. Tokai has earned its reputation by focusing on the things that matter most in a guitar: outstanding attention to detail, carefully selected materials, remarkably consistent construction, clean fretwork, stable hardware, and a playing experience that feels intentional rather than accidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe value here is not novelty or feature count. It is execution: resonant materials, clean fretwork, stable hardware, and the kind of responsiveness that makes a versatile instrument feel cohesive rather than complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe ash body contributes to that character with a lively, articulate response and excellent note definition, giving the guitar a sense of immediacy that rewards a nuanced picking hand. Combined with the HSS pickup layout, the result is an instrument that moves comfortably from clean rhythm work to edge-of-breakup textures, expressive lead parts, and heavier gain without feeling like a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThat matters because a great S-style guitar has to balance versatility with feel. Too much emphasis on features can make the instrument feel generic; too little range can limit its usefulness. The Goldstar HSS succeeds because it feels cohesive — not like a traditional guitar with extra parts added, but like a complete instrument built around clarity, responsiveness, and musical range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTokai complements its build quality with equally thoughtful component choices, including vintage-voiced Gotoh pickups, a Sprague Orange Drop capacitor, and premium Gotoh hardware. These details may not be the headline, but they contribute meaningfully to the instrument's consistency, reliability, and overall playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether your style leans toward rock, indie, blues, alternative, pop, fusion, worship, or modern session work, the Goldstar HSS provides a versatile foundation that rewards touch, dynamics, and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModel: Tokai Goldstar HSS\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7 lbs 10 oz\u003cbr\u003eCase: Gig Bag\u003cbr\u003eProfile \u0026amp; Thickness: “U” Shape \/ 1F: 21.5mm, 12F: 24.0mm\u003cbr\u003eNut width (measured): 1.65 in\u003cbr\u003e12th fret width (measured): 2.03 in\u003cbr\u003e1st fret depth (measured): 0.83 in\u003cbr\u003e12th fret depth (measured): 0.94 in\u003cbr\u003eColor: Sherwood Green Metallic\u003cbr\u003eBody: 2PC Ash\u003cbr\u003eBody Type\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eAST Type \/ Flat Top\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003eNeck: 1PC Canadian Hard Rock Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Maple\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.65\"\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 22 Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003ePickups: GOTOH ST-Classic_α (Neck), GOTOH ST-Classic_α (Middle), \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGOTOH PAF-Vintage MK2 (Bridge) Nickel Cover\u003cbr\u003eCapacitor:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSprague Orange Drop 715P 600V 473J\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume - 500k pot), Tone 1 (neck) and Tone 2 (middle) – 250k pot, 5-Way Pickup Selector\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Gotoh 510T-SF1\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Gotoh SD91-05ML\u003cbr\u003eJack: Mono S-type (Chrome)\u003cbr\u003eStrings: GHS GBXL 009-042\u003cbr\u003eAccessories: Hex Key 5.0mm,1.5mm, Whammy Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Professor Nigel's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurated, Working-Player Gear\u003c\/b\u003e — Every product here earns its place by solving a real musical problem—not by filling shelf space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Dealer Confidence\u003c\/b\u003e — Brand new gear from an authorized dealer, chosen with intention and backed by clear, reliable support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast, Reliable Shipping from Phoenix, AZ\u003c\/b\u003e — Orders move quickly and securely, with clear communication every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease inspect promptly upon delivery. Preference-based returns must meet all return-policy conditions, including original condition, complete packaging, and advance authorization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52096845840704,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/6486\/0736\/files\/MG_4870-4.jpg?v=1780790763","url":"https:\/\/professornigels.com\/products\/tokai-goldstar-hss-sherwood-green-metallic-sgm-ash-ast-423-101m-sh","provider":"Professor Nigel's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}