Tokai love rock ls 120 driver

There is some checking in the finish but thats expected from a guitar. Tokai love rock jr lp56 sc 2pu yellow original tokai traditional series love rock jr lp tj65 single cut mahogany yellow set 1 piece mahogany neck mahogany body two p90 pickups 2x volume 2x tone co. Im probably going to get a japanese tokai love rock at some point. I recently played a friends ls 100 and was really impressed. I would put these models against any les paul i ever owned from the 70s thru 90s hands down.

I will say that if you compare similar price points from gibson, and tokai the tokai is a better guitar. Tokai electric guitars come with single coil or humbucker pickups. Get the best deals on tokai when you shop the largest online selection at. Tokai love rock ls 150 les paul aussie guitar gear heads. Tokai ls120 love rock, full volume 5watt amp youtube. It comes with a weighty mahogany body with a flamed maple top.

I also have a vintage 80 ls 120 that has veneer top with a solid maple cap underneath. This particular guitar is equivalent to the greco egf1200 and the tokai reborn or love rock 120. Tokai love rock model lp type electric guitar ch with soft case used japan fs. If this information is incorrect then i stand corrected.

This tokai love rock from 1981 is either an ls 120 or an ls 100. Love rock ls100 goldtop rare solid top 1981 nitro dimarzio pafs 10lbs 4ozs changed tuners gigbag beautiful ageing 1850 vg. The rarer one with flame tops ls100 120 are much more expensive. I had been looking for a new les paul but i just havent found any that are good enough. Tokai love rocks how good compared to production lps. Tokai ls 120 les paul type 1979 electric guitar whard case free shipping jp.

Manufacturing japan the ls 75 are the high end of tokai contents copy not exactly authorized les paul standard. Jan 26, 2006 i have just been checking out the specs on one of the new ls 150 love rocks. Same as ls 80 but top is generally nicer solid blisterquilt maple top or solid mahogany top, 1 pc mahogany back. These golden age navigators are the equal of the greco super real and the tokai ls in terms of construction quality. Tokai ls100 love rock 1982 violin finish figured top w.

Cosmetically, there are a few marks but its in great shape for being 38 years old. While most ls 120 s had veneer tops, some left the factory with a sold flame maple top and vf finish like this one. Ever play a ls, 60, 80, 100, 120 from 7982 if you had you would know why. Les paul guitars tokai love rock premium usa gibson pickup seymour duncan hard case 51586466 duration. These are the new sound stream models featured in guitar and bass. Mahogany one piece setneck head angle 18 fingerboard. After a lot of cool stories, and playing ronnie montroses flying v, i bought this tokai guitar. O ffering a cool vintage tokai love rock guitar ls 60 ls 80 stamp in neck pickup cavity made in japan ca. The tokai guitar registry the tokai information source. This tokai les paul came in requiring a fret dress to remove 10 years of playing wear. This guitar has been seriously upgraded sonicly with a set of motor city black belt vintage paf replica pickups, this baby is in 100% pristine condition.

The tokai guitar registry is broken into sections based on the type of guitar les paul, strat, etc. In 1982 tokai was established, changing the entire perception of the guitar world forever. In my opinion, the ls 110 and the traditional are on a very similar quality level. Handcrafted love rocks just like these originally laid the foundation for tokai s legendary reputation as a maker of highquality copies of vintage guitars. Jan 27, 2006 when i rang up ishibashi to get my es 120, they actually rang the tokai factory for me in order to see what colours were available. In an effort to determine the manufacture date and other key information on these wonderful guitars the tokai guitar registry was created. The ls 120 with 1piece mahogany body is heavier, but still only 4kg. Tokai ls120 love rock 1981 lemon drop figured top w. Tokai ls50 love rock 1981 vintage les paul type electric.

The wide range of styles available ensures that there is a variety of models to choose from. Nov 24, 2011 tokai love rock ls140fvf posted on november 24, 2011 author peter hodgson tokais guitars have long been known for their quality easternbuilt replicas of popular models designed by us companies. This is a beautiful, quantum music services presents this stunning pelham blue tokai love rock made in japan. Tokai ls 120 love rock 1981 lemon drop figured top wdimarzio paf 3. Mahogany twopiece body with maple top, mahogany neck with lovely dark rosewood fretboard. Tokai love rock ls120 1980 real paf vampower mk 1b vampower 4x12 celestion g12m 1971 the vampower amps were marc bolans favorite amp. Different ls model for each year due to the different price according to the arrangement of the guitar, such as wood, pickups, plaintop or flamed topetc tokai vintage series ls110cs or ls122cs love rock hard case as new mij japan body. See more ideas about vintage guitars, guitar and les paul. There were also ls 100s in the same finish with solid flame tops that shared the same specs so without a headstock sticker this guitars is missing a precise. The brand is also known for using a large variety of woods in their guitar designs, making for a premium build quality. Accuracy of neck shape, tenon contact and pickup quality. Tokai ls love rock ls120 blister les paul 1981 1981 tokai ls love rock les paul. I would have no reservations at all with an older or more recent ls.

As a result ive been looking more closely at these guitars and the ls 160 has my attention. Tokai guitar registry tokai gibson model information. I had a choice between two tokai ls120 reborn olds and i picked. Save tokai vintage guitar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Heavey chunk of mahogany, its actually one of the best playing pauls ive owned and awesome tone. Mahogany body mahogany neck 2 piece maple top rosewood fretboard deluxe tuners tokai paf57 pickups read neck 8. This is the best playing vintage tokai lp ive owned. Tokai uals62 love rock violin flame guitar village. Tokai love rock ls 120 1980 real paf vampower mk 1b vampower 4x12 celestion g12m 1971 the vampower amps were marc bolans favorite amp. Love rock ls 100 goldtop rare solid top 1981 nitro dimarzio pafs 10lbs 4ozs changed tuners gigbag beautiful ageing 1850 vg. Tokai also made fender replicas starting in 1977 and stevie ray vaughan played a tokai springy sound stratocaster replica at one time. It is a japanese made tokai ls85 in cherry sunburst, with a flamed maple top and the snakeskin wood grain in two pieces. But there are tokais which weigh more than that, probably the newer ones, because light mahogany is hard to find these days without weight relief holes, that is.

They were actually making the final semi for the year ended up mine and did the v burst on it cause i asked. Stunning tokai love rock in tobacco burst, tone and mojo for days, this guitar is in fantastic condition with not a scratch on it, truly a players guitar with beauty to match will post uk tracked and insured at buyers expense or deliver locally for f the tokai lc75s love rock custom model from 1999. Aaa solid canadian maple top one piece mahogany body deep set neck joint cts pots switch craft jacks polished nitrocellulose finish the specs are from the tokai uk site and. But you can send us a message and well get back to you, asap. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This is the tokai ls128vf love rock les paul finished in cherry sunburst. Love rock ls80 goldtop 1980 nitro gotoh pu upgraded potscaps 9lbs 9ozs. Handcrafted love rocks just like these originally laid the foundation for tokais legendary reputation as a maker of highquality copies of vintage guitars. The neck is a typical love rock version, in between my 1984 ls 60 fat 58 version and my 1981 ls 120 thinner 60 version, so i guess calling it the 59 type with a rounded d shape is correct. Jul 26, 2010 tokai s japanese love rock lp style guitars took the world by storm in the 80s, and theyre still every bit as good now, and even better value for money.

It adopts very carefully selected high quality materials, it is a very highend model made by the best technology made in japan at the time. However, this change didnt occur until sometime in the mid 1990s, around 1995 or 96. This is a new guitar and was built in 2008 tokai love rock custom shop ls i vf 8974 les paul guitar. Gold hardware and it looks stunning, plays extremely well with a rounded profile neck. This is a killer flame top tokai love rock modeled after a 1959 gibson les. I believe its from the early 80s with an inked serial number on the headstock.

Tokai is cosmetically made after the 195859 les pauls thin fretboard binding, abr1 bridge, vintagestyle fullheight pickup rings, vintagestyle wiring, bell knobs, etc while the traditional has more modern features thicker fretboard binding, nashville bridge, lower pickup rings, speed knobs. Imho the tokai ls 50 and ls 60 guitars are far better than a current standard gibson les paul, and the ls 80 on up ls 120, ls 5 etc. Tokai ls60 is crafted using onepiece mahogany body and twopiece fulldepth maple top. The wine red traditional series uals55wr tokai love rock features a flamed maple top, mahogany body and a set neck. Similar specs to the current tokai ls 420, but with brazilian rosewood for this 2005 ls 320. Love rock ls 150 limited production run burl maple one piece solid top 1984 nitro tokai mk2 duncan custom pu 8lbs 12ozs gigbag ask vg. This is a tokai love rock dead on les paul standard copy, dated 1985. Sadly the recording is not very well as the amp is. Some specific tokai love rock questions electric guitars. Finden sie topangebote fur 2004 tokai love rock ls120 59 reissue bei ebay. This lp is one of the best made anywhere at any time. Tokai ls 320 love rock, 2005, burst violon finish reverb. Official tokai guitars sales, distribution and custom orders in the usa and canada. Tokai has introduced new guitars which contain a new patent applied for body design at summer namm in nashville 2004.

The tokai factory has been creating very good quality guitars for the better part of 40. Tokai love rock ls100 vs les paul traditional 2016 the. Love rock ls150 limited production run burl maple one piece solid top 1984 nitro tokai mk2 duncan custom pu 8lbs 12ozs gigbag ask vg. Tokai vintage series ls122cs love rock electric guitar as. There is a slight scratch on the back of neck and a small scratch on the body back, etc. They told me how many of the top models ls 320s, 200s, es 120 s they make every year and its shit all. Its a little beat up and the top isnt as nice, but its a bit lighter, which is nice. Tokai 6 string electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. The tokai les paul reborn les paul replicas started around 1976 and around 1978 tokai changed the name from les paul reborn to love rock model. Love rock ls 120 from 1981 with gibson p94 single coils, twopiece tobacco sunburst flamed quilted maple top, onepiece mahogany body, thin 60 neck with fret binding. Oct 2, 2015 this pin was discovered by guitar hack. Tokai ls 50 love rock 1981 vintage les paul type electric guitar, made in japan. How is this beautiful tokai still for sale my les paul forum. Love rock lp introducing the tokai ls60 with beautifully figured solid maple top and classic cherry sunburst color.

Tokai guitar registry search the tokai guitar registry. My tokai is a 1978 les paul reborn ls50 the following model numbers map to certain years. Jan 09, 20 tokai love rock les paul 1959 relic ls75f january 9, 20 by wesleyguitars bookmark the permalink. Tokai ls 100 love rock 1982 violin finish figured top wdimarzio paf 3. Tokai love rock model lp standard type black electric guitar. Tokai love rock les paul 1959 relic ls75f john wesley. Tokai love rock ls120 1980 real paf vampower mk 1b. Tokai love rock ls120 1980 real paf vampower mk 1b vampower 4x12 celestion g12m 1971 the vampower amps were marc bolans. Love rock ls 80 goldtop 1980 nitro gotoh pu upgraded potscaps 9lbs 9ozs. Several design and parts features of these guitars include. Les paul guitars, gibson les paul, goodies, wood, sexy, flat, guitars, artists, madeira.

This traditional series model has all the ingredients of a classic set neck electric. Billy gibbons from zz top and robert fripp have also played. Images tokai love rock ls 120 vintage 1981 audiofanzine. Gold hardware and paf style vintage output pickups that sound great. Tokai love rock jr lp 56 sc 2pu yellow mahogany music. Copies features from a les paul standard but with an alder body and a flame sycamore top in a dark violin burst. Tokai ls 320 les paul 59 replica, a truly rare guitar made in japan, the flagship of the tokay line in 2005, compare to a gibson les paul r9 custom shop historic. The tokai love rock is based around the famous gibson les paul. Unfollow tokai love rock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.