"1957 Rare Model" LS100S OR Joe Walsh

Sigmania · Nov 27, 2021

Well... It gets more interesting. Seems 1981/82 was the period for all sorts of "rare models" for Tokai.

Just discovered with the help of the Spring ‘82 catalog and Google translate that the LS100S OR is different than the LS100S ON.

The LS100S OR is in fact a one piece body where the top and bottom are one piece, whereas the LS100S ON is a one piece top over a one piece back...

Examples:

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The "1957 Rare Model".

Thank you Google Translate!

1957 RARE MODEL LS10OS OR ¥ 114,000 GUITAR ¥ 100000 VINTAGE HARD CASE ¥ 14,000 The old red special model that is familiar to Joe Walsh as a trademark for guitar freaks. The LS100S is a reproduction of the standard model of this mahogany 1-piece body, which was slightly manufactured from 1957 to 1958, using the original material as it is. We create sticky sustain and exquisite tone nuances that cannot be obtained with maple tops. Southern rock, blues rock, and hard, the mahogany standard that is the envy of the first appearance in Japan.

Sigmania · Nov 27, 2021

JOE WALSH ● Joe Walsh continues to overwhelm the audience on the world stage. It is said that not only the Eagles but also "Hotel California" cannot be talked about without Joe Walsh. At the Nippon Budokan concert on May 18, 1981, it seemed like he was enthusiastic about playing 6 of the 13 songs with TOKAI. Sensitive vocals and guitar play are unique.

Sigmania · Nov 28, 2021

Apparently this is based off of a very rare version of the '57 Les Paul that is one piece mahogany painted? I have not been able to find an original’57 on line that is painted red, just Custom Shop reissues. Maybe someone here knows where one is and can post a pic?

*Besides the ‘57 gold top Rick Derringer had refinished trans red that George Harrison later named Lucy.

Sigmania · Nov 28, 2021

Sigmania · Aug 16, 2022

This settles it for me. S = Special Model, not Solid.

Second time I’ve heard this and this time it’s in writing in the Spring 1982 catalog.

“In addition, the special model, LS 100S, has two optional colors, Old Natural (ON) and Old Red (OR).”

Puck Luck · Aug 17, 2022

Maybe it stands for stunning? :lol:

CIRZO · Aug 26, 2023

Hello. I have one of the "Old Red" LS100'S from the 1980's Is the information above describing it as a one piece rear body (with a maple top) or a one piece whole body (with no top) made of Mahogany? Thanks.

Sigmania · Aug 26, 2023

The bodies on the Joe Walsh models are supposed to be all one piece of mahogany.

1982 catalog:

1957 RARE MODEL LS10OS OR ¥ 114,000 GUITAR ¥ 100000 VINTAGE HARD CASE ¥ 14,000 The old red special model that is familiar to Joe Walsh as a trademark for guitar freaks. The LS100S is a reproduction of the standard model of this mahogany 1-piece body, which was slightly manufactured from 1957 to 1958, using the original material as it is. We create sticky sustain and exquisite tone nuances that cannot be obtained with maple tops. Southern rock, blues rock, and hard, the mahogany standard that is the envy of the first appearance in Japan.

CIRZO · Aug 26, 2023

Cool., thanks for the reply. The nitro on it is the real deal. one sniff of acetone and it slides off. It is very beautiful

Sigmania · Sep 1, 2023

I got this cool two sided poster of Joe Walsh from Japan.

Too big to scan, and not sure how I want to display it. Rolled up right now.

Playing an LS100S on one side and an ST100 on the other.

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