From the 1981 Arch Top catalog:
The LS series is actually 6 Various types of pickups are available, and each model demonstrates its power to the fullest, drawing out the sensibilities of guitarists. Let's take a quick look at its appeal, including the newly developed pickups.
LS Vintage:
58 Standard. In other words, it's a dead copy of the PAF humbucker that first appeared in the world in 1995. Its tone, its firmness, and its dryness are good. No need for words.It's a newly developed second PU that can make 100% of the old sound.It's used in the
LS80, but it's so popular that the LS150V and 200V pickups are so popular.Perhaps it's Duncan's 59PAF vintage.
LS Hot:
The LS hot is ranked among the highest quality domestically produced PU open type, with an impressive cream bobbin. Adjustable pole pieces are set on both double coils, and the volume can be adjusted freely with a screwdriver. It's great to be able to adjust it to your liking.It's your Udere to master everything from hot distortion sounds to mellow sounds.Having hot power and mounted on the
LS60
LS Dynamic:
Replacing the PU king, better than Dimarzio. The LS Dynamic is a PU that is second to none. The representative PU of dynamite rockers that achieves a powerful sound at a high cost performance. Adopts a unique hexagonal adjustable pole piece on a cream bobbin. The long-awaited super PU of the middle class age. A shocking debut mounted on the the
LS50.
DiMarzio PAF:
Dimarzio, the pronoun of replacement PU and the king of PU. This high-quality PU, which can be said to be a replica of the original PAF, is used in Tokai's
LS100, LSI00S, LS120V, and LS150V(front) . The sound produces a great sound coupled with perfect hardware. A pickup cover is available as an option, so vintage fans should pay attention.
DiMarzio Super Distortion:
Super distortion with overwhelming power and impactful sound. The combination with
LS150V (rear) maximizes the expressive power of PU. I want you to drive this pick-up with a strong personality with your sense.
Project team designation for LS200V, top-class pickup:
From 1981 New Spec The pickup mounted on the
LS200V is the top-class pickup designated by the project team. A pickup that maximizes the hardware of the LS200V is mounted. The project team decided on a pickup that meets the needs of the sound that continues to change with the times. Provides hot sound. This is a project unique to Tokai, which is constantly researching the characteristics of overseas pickups. The pleasure of ordering the LS200V has increased by one more. stay tuned.
Mounting ring:
This is commonly called escutcheon. Tokai dares to call it a mounting ring. Please pay attention not only to the name but also to the shape. Despite the arched top, the bottom of the mounting ring is flat. I explained it earlier. The charm of the old standard perfect replica lives here. Especially the height of the rear pickup is much higher than the current Les Paul. The mounting ring, which has exactly the same dimensions as the old one, perfectly protects the coil from being scratched by hard play even when the pickup is modified to an open type. All LS series models use this mounting ring.
