G GJmetal Member Joined Feb 22, 2022 Messages 22 Reaction score 4 May 5, 2023 #1 Hello forum. I have a question wich model of the LS series my tokai is. Serial number says : 1838802 made in japan
Hello forum. I have a question wich model of the LS series my tokai is. Serial number says : 1838802 made in japan
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 16,139 Reaction score 2,775 Location NC, USA May 5, 2023 #2 The serial number tells us it was made in 2018. Looking at the 2018 catalog Tokai 2018 Catalogue Vol.30 - Vintage Japan Guitars we see two plain tops. LS196 has lacquer finish and MK2 pickups, CTS pots, orange drop cap. LS129 has poly finish and MK2S pickups.
The serial number tells us it was made in 2018. Looking at the 2018 catalog Tokai 2018 Catalogue Vol.30 - Vintage Japan Guitars we see two plain tops. LS196 has lacquer finish and MK2 pickups, CTS pots, orange drop cap. LS129 has poly finish and MK2S pickups.
G GJmetal Member Joined Feb 22, 2022 Messages 22 Reaction score 4 May 5, 2023 #3 Okay say it has to be one of those 2? How can i find out wich one it is? Thanks in advance
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 16,139 Reaction score 2,775 Location NC, USA May 5, 2023 #4 Open it up. What caps and pots does it have? What pickups (probably labeled)? Do that first. If that isn’t conclusive you can test the finish in an out of the way spot. Btw, what is that dark line down the top of the guitar?
Open it up. What caps and pots does it have? What pickups (probably labeled)? Do that first. If that isn’t conclusive you can test the finish in an out of the way spot. Btw, what is that dark line down the top of the guitar?
G GJmetal Member Joined Feb 22, 2022 Messages 22 Reaction score 4 May 5, 2023 #6 Its in the wood the line
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 16,139 Reaction score 2,775 Location NC, USA May 5, 2023 #7 Looks like the pots & caps aren't helping us much. Most likely a 2018 LS129VF so far. Do you have any pics of the back of the pickups? These often had a white paper label. Last edited: May 5, 2023
Looks like the pots & caps aren't helping us much. Most likely a 2018 LS129VF so far. Do you have any pics of the back of the pickups? These often had a white paper label.