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Hi All Just out of curiousity .. When I received my 2005 LS150 I noticed that the guitar seemed to 'wrap around' my body more than my LS65 as if the neck angle was greater. Recently I've been setting them up using the very useful capo on the 7th fret method (with capo on the seventh fret...

While strumming one of my Love Rocks I noticed that the nickel pup covers were very dirty (gunge - not tarnishing) and gave them a quick light clean with a soft cloth. In doing so I managed to crack the neck pup plastic pickup ring. Also noticed a smaller crack in the bridge ring that I hadn't...

Apologies for posting this here rather than in the classifieds but I'm seeking advice rather than listing at this stage. I need to pare down my small guitar collection and have eventually come to the conclusion that I'm just not a LP player. I am considering selling my two Love Rocks : 2003...

In recent years I've bought two Tokai LS guitars brand new from reputable shops. On neither occasion have I received an original case, user manual, tools, tags or even a scrap of paper identifying the model. From the number of 'what model of guitar have I bought' questions on this forum I...

... and how to avoid it. Since getting my LS150 last year it has been living in its case due to the nitro finish and not being able to track down a nitro safe stand or hanger. This has been a constant annoyance as I like to have my guitars to hand. The 150 has now joined its mates thanks to...

Could anyone hazard a guess as to the Model of this sale item. The serial no and headstock would suggest a 1984 TSS but the only clue to the model I can see is possibly a '38' sticker on the rear of the neck join. Seller has three Silver Stars plus Greco LPs etc. If the model number is 38 -...

Hi All Anyone any opinions on how the current Japanese (Tokai made) Fenders compare to the old Springy's etc. From what I recall the only perceived failings of the Tokai strats were the pups and the current Jap Fenders come with US vintage; Texas Special and Lace pups...

Hi All. This may seem a little off topic but all will become clear. Having had to accept early retirement due to ill health my wife and I have decided to downshift to live in rural France. Money will be tight and I don't want to have to transport 8 guitars so am looking at pruning my...

Regular readers of the UK Guitarist mag will be aware that the April issue always carries a spoof new product as their April Fool. I have to admit they've been more subtle than usual this time around. I can't decide whether the genuine spoof is the SJ-1 Sid James fx pedal with samples of your...

Is it just me or does anyone else find that their enjoyment of particular guitars waxes and wanes over time. My new LS150 that I raved about a few weeks ago is a truly excellent guitar but at the moment leaves me a little cold. My deluxe strat plays beautifully - but at first I hated the pups...

Hi All Anyone know what the UK going rate is for a decent Springysound or Siver Star. By decent I mean in good original nick and not one of the lower poverty spec models. I feel the need to beef up my Strats as my US deluxe with the vintage noiseless pups is great for recording but otherwise...

Hello all Just found another little tweak on my new LS150 compared to my LS65. The nut slots on my LS65 are cut directly perpindicular to the strings as normal. In contrast the 4 inner slots on the LS150 are cut at an angle (pics below). I have to admit I've owned many guitars and many makes...

Hi All Thought I'd give a few initial subjective impressions of how my new LS150 compares to the LS65 after the benefit of all of 20 something hours :wink. Differences in specs have been well documented in previous posts. Some photos attached below of the LS150 and new friends (front row L to...

I had included the following anecdote in a previous post : and once tried to bum a strum on Jimmy Armstrong's (ex Van Morrison's Them) original '58, 59 in a drunken stupor

Hi All Got a few preview pics of my LS150 which will be arriving next Tuesday all being well. Hope this works!! Mark [/img]

Grateful to the moderators for a quick refresh on how to upload photos to this site. many thanks Mark

Heads up folks. Coda Music Tokai blowout. Just ordered a LS150 in VF for ?649 :lol: Japanese Guitars RRP Our Price RRP Our Price Tokai ES100 335 Wine Red, Natural or Sunburst ?899 ?575 Tokai SG60 SG Black, Cherry or White ?599 ?389 Tokai ES120 335 Flametop Wine Red, Natural...

Hi folks Just out of curiousity - what model is this : http://www.belfastguitaremporium.com/product.asp?pid=92 and what is the usual going rate? Regards Mark

Hello again Joining this forum got me thinking about my other Tokai - a lightly used two tone sunburst edgebound Tele custom (55?) with the newer modified headstock. Given that the MIJ Love Rocks have an embossed serial number at the rear of the headstock I was surprised to find there was no...

Hi All Posted earlier re wiring a replacement pickup toggle switch. I've now got this sorted. I'd stated that my Love Rock was I believe a LS65 but having read earlier posts where someone suggested a similar guitar was a LS75 I'm not so sure. Spec is one piece mahogany neck and body (as far...