1981 Tokai LS120 - SOLD

[Pegcityrocker]

This one pains me to sell but I've got to get rid of my credit card debt!

So here it goes:

1981 Tokai LS120 in OS (Original Sunburst) finish. The guitar is all original aside from the tuners which were up-graded to Kluson Deluxe. The circuit board has been replaced with vintage correct steel braided wire and Mojo caps. The original circuit board electronics are included as well. I also have the original truss rod cover which I will include. The pickups are original Dimarzio PAF's and I added brushed nickel covers to them.

I have to say this is the best looking flametop I have come across (IMHO) and in the best burst color available. She is also super light weight - coming in at 8.75 lbs or 3.96 kgs. This is accurate as I had it weighed at the UPS store. The condition is really nice - in fact my guitar tech asked if it was new! There is some slight worming on the back of the body and a couple hairline cracks on the headstock veneer coming out from the tuner holes. All in all an amazing condition guitar that plays extraordinarily well.

Specs are standard - braz board, fully nitro, lightweight tailpiece, '59 profile neck, brass saddle bridge etc. Comes with original case. She sounds and plays as good as she looks.

$2250 USD plus shipping. I will ship worldwide by EMS and I do accept paypal.

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[Phantom]

what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and its in canada

Is your bathroom scale digital?

 

[Pegcityrocker]

My bathroom scale is not digital. If memory serves me correctly, it is 4.1 kgs. So it's either just under or just over 9 lbs. But if someone was really interested I could take it the post office and have her weighed.

 

[wulfman]

If only I was swinging by Edmonton soon for a family visit that would be very tempting. Nice looking guitar!

 

[jacco]

Yeah, one of the nicest LS120 I've seen in a long time.
Good luck with the sale.

 

[JVsearch]

Yep, really nice!

And I'm inclined to agree with you about that being the best burst colour.

 

[Pegcityrocker]

Thanks guys

 

[Phantom]

Do we know if there were ever any LS-120's without a veneer?
Or do they not exist?

 

[Pegcityrocker]

There are rumours of them existing but I personally doubt it. Technically solid tops began at the 150 level and on the 200's. Price point was the same as the Greco EGF-1200's which have veneers as well.

 

[Phantom]

That's what I thought. I haven't seen one to date.
Don't LS80's have solid tops?

 

[Pegcityrocker]

Yep. Solid plain tops.

 

[jacco]

I beg to differ, here's my 1979 LS80, bad pic but you get the idea.

 

[PonchoGreg]

Argh, the OP's guitar is so gorgeous!!!

Love that faded sunburst look.

 

[Phantom]

Hey jacco, your right. Interesting. First I've seen like that.
Great looking guitar. Curious what the weight is on that one?

 

[jacco]

The early LS80s (pre 1981) can have very interesting tops, going from mild flame to blister & birds eye. And they're solid. I've seen more, here's one for sale right now:

Mine weighs 3.95 kg = 8.7 lbs

 

[jacco]

And sorry for hyjacking the thread OP!

 

[Phantom]

Price?

 

[jacco]

It's not mine, I'll PM you

 

[Pegcityrocker]

Glad I could sell someone elses guitar on my thread!

 

[Pegcityrocker]

Price Drop - $2250

Worldwide shipping available by EMS.