Heavily Discolored Lake Placid Blue ST55 Springy

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1981 ST55 LB

Looks like a Lake Placid Blue (LB) guitar that yellowed and turned green?

Looks like the owner was possibly a smoker.

Neck looks very yellow in these pictures. Knobs obviously yellowed.

The decals look almost brown as if penetrated by the nicotine and tar in cigarette smoke.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266038384...b_vTl8uRJe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

"This 1981 ST50SPRINGYSOUND is a lower model among the Stratocaster copy models released at that time, but it has a custom color, and the ultra-thin paint that allows the wood grain to draw out the goodness of the material. The neck is a U shape neck. Alder material is used for the body material, and the sound is warm and plump in the midrange. A well-balanced sound that is easy to handle with nuances in any position. It is a recommended individual for Stratocaster lovers, including appearance."

[SPEC]
BODY: Alder
NECK:Maple
FINGERBOARD: Maple
PICKUP: ST-BW3
Weight: 3.48kg
NUT-WIDTH: 43.2mm
w Softcase
Long Scale Neck
With fret and nut replacement
Firmly adjusted at our shop for 5 years with peace of mind
Year of manufacture 1981

 

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For comparison, a discolored Silver Star:

Very rare 1981 LPB Silver star. These are sellers pictures. I don't have it yet.

http://www.tokaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=26058&hilit=silver+star+gallery+placid&start=15

 

[Sigmania]

From the Spring 1982 catalog.

INFORMATION

The long-awaited appearance of 5 special colors that can be said to be the symbol of the old-fashioned model. We have started accepting special colors for ST, TE, PB, and JB series. Mania-like colors-Sonic Blue (SO), Candy Apple Red (CR), Gold Metallic (GM), Lake Placid Blue (LB), which can be said to be a symbol of the oldies model rarely produced in the 1960s. A brilliant appearance of Metallic Green (MG). The list price is increased by 5,000 yen for all models. In addition, the reception of the same color finish of the body of the head stock part will start at the same time, and as with the special color series, all models will have a uniform price increase of 5,000 yen. In the case of head coating in the special color series, a total of 10,000 yen will be added. Delivery takes about 3 months after receiving an order. Please apply at Tokai product dealers nationwide. Assemble the parts of the Tokai Electric Guitar series to the specifications of the custom-made system.

● Minor change: A minor change model with pickups, parts, etc. For guitarists who insist on their desired personality, the Tokai Electric Guitar Project Team produces custom-made guitars only for the following items. Please note that the price will vary depending on the content of the special order, but it will be 20% or more of the basic model price. Custom-made guitars are limited to Tokai electric guitars of 80,000 yen or more.

● Special color: Finish the desired color on your model. The colors are all the colors of the Tokai Electric Guitar series. In addition, we also manufacture possible color finishes. However, it is limited to Tokai electric guitars. Please refrain from repainting the colors of other manufacturers. Please refrain from minor changes due to pickups and parts from other manufacturers.

● Orders and inquiries for custom-made guitars: Please apply or contact us through a Tokai product dealer.

We will inform you of the custom price and production period.

As of January 1, 1982, custom orders are available only for the above items.

Please be sure to apply for inquiries and orders through Tokai product dealers. We cannot accept direct orders from the head office or each sales office. Please be aware in advance.

(Note 2) About the left guitar / Currently, Tokai does not make any left guitar.

"Special Colors"in 1982 were:

Sonic Blue (SO),
Candy Apple Red (CR),
Gold Metallic (GM),
Lake Placid Blue (LB)
Metallic Green (MG)

 

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You can sort of see the original color in the center of the trem compartment.

Even the trem block is discolored and the saddles are as well.