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1979 Tokai Reborn LS-120 in OS "old sunburst" finish.
This is the most incredible Lester I've played. Previous owner pretty much nailed it:
"that 120 is/was the best mij lester i've played/owned, ever. hands down no ********. . .whoever buys that 120, will not be disappointed."
Right at 9lbs, perfect balance, perfect chunky '59 neck profile. Single piece body, thin veneer top (spec for LS-120). Came to me all original except the pickups & case which I've since sourced (not easy!) so it now ALSO includes the pictured DiMarzio PAFs & brown/pink Lifton style Tokai case. That means correct double ring "Tokai" stamped tuners, trc, brass saddle TOM, PCB, etc. - all in flawless working order. Currently set up to play beautifully with .11 DR Pure Blues wrapped over the tailpiece. Guitar is very clean, has exactly the right amount of little dings & nicks, chip on the bridge tone knob & a small chip on the pickup selector tip (fixed w/ glue, works fine, rock solid) - all stuff that reminds you you're playing a ~35yr old guitar from one of the most desirable years of the MIJ "Golden Era". The reason I'm not asking $3k plus is that this guitar previously suffered a headstock break & was repaired by Chicago Fret Works with an absolutely GORGEOUS triple cove cut repair that literally replaced all wood at the break from three different angles, smoothed things over perfectly & blended the finish. The ONLY way to see the repair when holding the guitar is to use a flashlight at the correct angle where you can see the pins & new wood. The repair is SERIOUSLY a work of art & was a big part of what drew me to the guitar. Receipt for this work is included in the case & the work itself is lifetime guaranteed.
Gallery from the previous owner showing the guitar as I bought it AND the repair work:
http://s182.photobucket.com/user/gregs1020/library/LS120%20LP%20Reborn%201979
And some pix of it as it sits today:
SO, why am I selling? Sadly, I'm just not in a financial position right now to have a guitar this nice. Simple as that. I actually just sold my 1964 Fender Jaguar, previously my "#1", so making some deep cuts, but 'tis all good - plenty more fish in the sea, etc.
$2250 shipped & PayPal'd
This is the most incredible Lester I've played. Previous owner pretty much nailed it:
"that 120 is/was the best mij lester i've played/owned, ever. hands down no ********. . .whoever buys that 120, will not be disappointed."
Right at 9lbs, perfect balance, perfect chunky '59 neck profile. Single piece body, thin veneer top (spec for LS-120). Came to me all original except the pickups & case which I've since sourced (not easy!) so it now ALSO includes the pictured DiMarzio PAFs & brown/pink Lifton style Tokai case. That means correct double ring "Tokai" stamped tuners, trc, brass saddle TOM, PCB, etc. - all in flawless working order. Currently set up to play beautifully with .11 DR Pure Blues wrapped over the tailpiece. Guitar is very clean, has exactly the right amount of little dings & nicks, chip on the bridge tone knob & a small chip on the pickup selector tip (fixed w/ glue, works fine, rock solid) - all stuff that reminds you you're playing a ~35yr old guitar from one of the most desirable years of the MIJ "Golden Era". The reason I'm not asking $3k plus is that this guitar previously suffered a headstock break & was repaired by Chicago Fret Works with an absolutely GORGEOUS triple cove cut repair that literally replaced all wood at the break from three different angles, smoothed things over perfectly & blended the finish. The ONLY way to see the repair when holding the guitar is to use a flashlight at the correct angle where you can see the pins & new wood. The repair is SERIOUSLY a work of art & was a big part of what drew me to the guitar. Receipt for this work is included in the case & the work itself is lifetime guaranteed.
Gallery from the previous owner showing the guitar as I bought it AND the repair work:
http://s182.photobucket.com/user/gregs1020/library/LS120%20LP%20Reborn%201979
And some pix of it as it sits today:
SO, why am I selling? Sadly, I'm just not in a financial position right now to have a guitar this nice. Simple as that. I actually just sold my 1964 Fender Jaguar, previously my "#1", so making some deep cuts, but 'tis all good - plenty more fish in the sea, etc.
$2250 shipped & PayPal'd