The backs were usually 2 piece center matched. Upgrades were needed so you have to figure that in to the price. SD tamed down the JB' s somewhat over the years.īut the big deal with these LP were the electonics. The pick-uos are a Alnico II in the neck and a JB in the bridge, being that they ar older they wer higheer output. This one was thin which is why I let it go, Friend fron CT bought it and paid $800.00 and its his main electric now.

The LS-50 had a thicker neck or a 60 profile neck. This is a very good example of 85 MIJ and this is exactly what the cas, interior color, and tag look like outside the case. Noy uncommon.CHECK IT OUT 1985 w/long neck tenon. But in 54-65 Japan was pressured by Gibson so you see both types of headstocks from that era. Some of the LS-50's had long neck tenons also. Electronics look all stock which is NO-Good. Looks like a LS-50, tuning Machines wer Mickey Moused, SDhould have dropped a set of Gibson Kluson's on. Headstock designs went both ways, its also the original MIJ case with it. It sounds like a Vintage model is what you are after.That was a MIJ Tokai. This is especially true for the Japanese Vintage models, which I believe is what you would be looking for, yes? The Dealers that sell the Tokais here maintain that they are the 'best setup and playing guitars we get'. More stock is due in July, and the supply, in Australia, will be more consistent after that. In fact some of the employees are the same guys that made the Springy and Breezy Sounds and the Reborns of the '70's.ĭemand is exceeding supply at the moment, so these guitars are not always easy to find. Last year represtented Tokais' highest production in more than 30 years, yet rather than let quality fall, Tokai will still manufacture the guitars the same way they were more than 30 years ago. Worldwide interest in Tokais, and other Japanese models, has spread a lot. you would expect from the original '59LP, only better, RRP $2399 ~ $6150 The Premium range models are of the quality and spec. The Vintage range starts at the TJ70 (Junior), with Love Rocks up to the LS125F (long neck tenon, nitro) RRP $1299 ~ $2249 The Standard range are for the more budget conscious.RRP $799 ~ $999 Tokai now have 3 distinct categories for their models,: Standard (MIC & MIJ), Vintage (MIJ) and Premium (MIJ).

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