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    Tokai LS 135 - 2010 model

    Tokai LS-135 les paul. 2010 Model. Has the UK headstock with dimple. Comes in Stagg hardcase. 2 piece maple top, mahogany back. Very thin Satin Cherry sunburst finish. Aluminium Tailpiece with brass saddles. Long neck tennon. Bridge directly into body, no bushings. Bone Nut. Gotoh Tuners...
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    bobbin color

    was thinking about taking the covers off my paf mk2 LS 135. what color are the bobbins usually on the mk2's?
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    Identifying a 2010 uk tokai thats not in the catalog

    I have a 2010 tokai thats not in the catalog so having trouble identifying it. I bought it as an LS 135 and dont have any reason to believe it not, but would like to confirm. Its got the long neck tenon. Its a plain top, 2 piece and a one piece back ( the picture of the back has a rough line...
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    Does changing pickups lower the value of a tokai?

    I have an LS135 with the UK headstock. its a lovely guitar but the pickups and/or pots are are not the best. when turning the tone pot below 5 everything starts to muddy up and becomes awful by 3. They dont compare to the Gibson LP Standard 50's(2019) , which is still very usable down at 2 or 3...
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    Line 6 X3 Live Floor Pod & 200w stage monitor speaker(FB

    Line 6 Pod x3 live, pretty much as new condition, never gigged. Lived in my room for the past 5 years. X3 live is a multi effects interface for an electric guitar. Does a very good job at modelling a lot of classic amps, pedals, effects. Also allows things like playing through two different...
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    Tokai LS 135 (UK, LS 160 in Japan) , 2010 model

    From research on tokai forum its the 160 if bought on the japanese market or 135 if bought in the UK. Same spec's. Serial number 1022xxx, will provide the rest of the serial in a pm on request. Guitar is in as new condition, absolutely perfect. Not a mark on it, never gigged. Purchased via...
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    2010 LS-135 for sale

    Tokai LS-135. 2010 Model. Has the UK headstock. Comes in Stagg hardcase. 2 piece maple top, 2 piece maple back. Beautiful Vibrant Sunburst Matte Finish. Aluminium Tailpiece. Bone Nut. Gotoh Tuners. Pickups: PAF-Vintage MK2 X 2 Fitted with Schaller Straplocks. Guitar is in as new condition...
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    Dating my tokai LS 160

    i bought a tokai LS 160 from these forums in 2010. Owner said its a 1009 model, and i dont doubt him at all, but i cant date it based on what is detailed on this site. The bottom of the back of the headstock says "made in japan", stamped on in ink. The top of the back of the headstock has the...
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    Pickups still microphonic in LS160 despite being potted

    I got a 2009 Tokai LS 160. Awesome guitar, great fit and finish, but at higher gains it was going microphonic. I brought it in to have pickups repotted, by a very very very reputable luthier in the area, so i am not questioning if he did the job or not. But when practicing a few days ago...
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    re-wiring a tokai LP

    I have a re-wired tokai LP that isnt wired fully correctly. Its volume works but the tone controls do nothing. I would give rewiring it myself a go but all the wires are black so i dont know what is what. Is there a standard diagram for rewiring a tokai LP?
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    New Tokai Day! - Few questions on origin

    Just arranged to purchase this! http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=17852 Jelious? Jealous? Your Jelious! ;-) (Jealous?)!!! EDIT: Im a terrible speller! I have a few questions surrounding the LS135. This one has a little dimple in the headstock, and the following serial: 1022xxx. So i...
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    shipping, costs, insurance, whats covered and whats not?

    Im sure some of you have done it so I have a few questions: 1. What company will fully insure my axe during transit? 2. Whats the general cost? 3. Have you ever had to claim back full cost of damaged guitar? 4. Whats the delivery timelines? I have found a nice guitar online, but the owner is...
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    Tokai LS 80 or Edwards LP 98 LTS

    So, which would you go for? I know edwards are not fully japaneese made, but reviews say that you would not know it and its an awesome guitar. I hear the edwards also has a long neck tennon, Lacquer finish and excellent pickups. I hear however that the tokai, although has a shorter tennon, and...
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    WTB: Tokai/Burny/Edwards Japaneese Les Paul

    Looking for a mint condition Japaneese Les Paul from either Tokai/Burny/Edwards. Ideally i would like an Edwards LP98 LTS in vintage honeyburst, but im open to any offers. Would preferr something in the EU, as it would mean i would not have to deal with customs and import tax, but if the price...
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    Advice on this. is it worth the money?

    hi All. Combing ebay for the last week or two and this is the best value i can see in a burny, greco, gibson, tokai, edwards on fleabay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Burny-Les-Paul-Custom-Made-Japan-80s-/270688967536?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f0651db70 anyone have any good or...
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    Edwards LP 98 LTS vs Gibson LP Std

    Richtone music can do the Edwards 98LTS inc case and shipping for 1012 euros all in. http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/produ...oney_burst.asp Adverts has a gibson LP Standard up for a shade more, 1200 euros: http://www.adverts.ie/guitar-bass/gi...d-faded/387372 I know the edwards is an awesome...
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    matte finish on edwards is prone to cracking, true or false?

    I'm looking at an Edwards LP 98 ltc (lacquer taste). I'm told this lacquer on poly finish is prone to cracking and aging that Doesn't look natural. Is there Ny truth to this? If so id rather save my money for. Full poly one or something else. Any opinions?
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    Differences in Edwards LP models

    I am looking at a Tokai E-LP-98LTC ( identical to this: http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping/goods/goods_detail.php?offset=120&category_id=1&sub_category_id=13&brand=57&view=1&count=12&sort=1&search_status=1&id=126709 ) I can get it for 600 euros all in which is a really good price. not the...
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    Private messages going to "outbox" but not "s

    so when i reply to a PM it goes to my Outbox. I would assume it should go to my Sent Items. Does this mean the message has not been sent, or is it just my understanding of outbox and sent folders?
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    WTB: Tokai LS80 or anything up to LS150 with plain top

    Interested in a Tokai LS with plain top, and preferably violin finish, but im not too fussy. Anything from an LS80 up to an LS150 would float my boat, depending on the price.
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