Tokai LS Goldtop

[Ducati]

Any comments on the price/value?

1981 Tokai Goldtop

I was thinking about it but didn't bid. Lack of case is sort of a turnoff for me

 

[ned]

Very nice looking, top is much better than mine Reborn.

 

[JohnA]

There was a lot of confusion over the exact model and the seller couldnt say for certain if the headstock angle was 18 or 14 degrees, or whether it was a nitro finish or not. The lack of fret edge binding does suggest it's a lower-end model though.

For an LS50 it was overpriced, IF it was an 80 it was a bargain, but I don't think it was.

Got an LS80 GT Reborn Old, Lovely Guitar

 

[villager]

it was not an 80...so it has a 14 deg headstock..

 

[javelin70]

it was not an 80...so it has a 14 deg headstock..

Was there differences between the love rocks? My 1984 TLS-50 gold top is supposed to be a 1958 replica according to the catalog and the headstock definitely has a 17-18 degree angle, I've measured that. Wasn't the 14 degree headstock angle used on newer Gibson models (not in the 50's)?

Mike

 

[villager]

the 50 and 60 pre 82/83 were 14 deg after that 1983 i dont know...

 

[JohnA]

I have a 1990 Gibson LP special, 18 degrees on that one

 

[villager]

all gibsons 18 as far as i know..

 

[javelin70]

I did some research: The original headstock angle was 17 degrees. When Gibson reintroduced the Les Paul in 1968 they had changed the angle to 14 degrees.

Mike