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Hi all, While looking at the forum i came across the LS1000. I know the specs etc... but i was wondering... is this like an LS150/230 but with the different 12th fret inlay? Ie is it an equivalent guitar to the LS150/230 series? Are there any pics of the VF color option? Any reviews from...

Hi all, Plain and simple shootout. LS85F vs LS135/LS230 I am looking for a complement to my LS85Q (Tonepros/Alutailpiece etc...). I am 100% satisfied by the LS85Q compared to several Gibsons i have A/Bed against it (LP Classics/Stds/Customs). I am totally aware and informed of ALL the specs...

Hi all, I am wondering if that particular model LS125F (as seen in coda music UK) is a normal construction or SEB type body. Yannis

Hi all, I saw today a Tokai strat that i would like to get more info/id. 1. Ash 3 piece body 2. Kluson type tunes (no marking on the tuners) 3. Saddles have a stamped "prospec" on them 4. Serial number on the neck plate (i think 6 or 7 digits) that starts with 1 (or 01 i cant remember now, but...

Hi all, A friend of mine visited a shop in my hometown (i ll go there in a month) and he saw 3 Tokai strats from the late 80s early 90s , NOS condition, that just werent sold ever. The shop owner told him that they are ST30, ST40, ST50 (all in sburst). I am wondering if you know any specs on...

Hi all, I have noticed that while playing some single note riffs on A,D strings, i get a metalic ringing sound coming out of the amp. Having eliminated the amp possibility i focused on the guitar. Initially i thought some bad fret, but this happens at any position on the fret board using the...

Hi all. I called bob @ Tokai UK last week, to ask dimensions of the pickup surrounding rings so that i could order some from WD or Allparts. Instead of giving me the info i asked he says "Just give me your address and i ll send you a pair". I got them 5days later. This is what i call customer...

Hi all. I was wondering if the LS120-125-130 models available in the UK, are all SEB models or they come in std flavors of body structure as well? Coda is out of stock on LS70F and LS150 so...

Hi all, I ve been moaning for the last month about my amp (Laney LC30II) beeing bright/brittle and harsh in the treble side, and looked into getting valves/speaker etc. But then again i came back and thought that maybe the stock Gotoh MKII pups might be the cullprit for this. Any ideas or...

Hi all, I want to replace my cracked neck pickup surround on my LS85Q Tokai, and i was wondering which ones would fit as a direct replacement (proper bolt allignement so no drilling needed). I know that these are medium (neck) tall (bridge) like Gibson RI ones, and not short (neck) tall...

Hi all, I was wondering the following. In my LP (Tokai), i get clean action on 1-5 frets and 10-22 frets, but in the middle of the neck, i get some buzz when i play power chords mostly For example 5/7/7 etc... Should i add relief or substract relief? Furthermore can i adjust the truss rod...

Hi all, I am debating with a few people with respect to string height/action. My current string height at the 12th fret is LESS than 1.45mm and i was wondering if that is TOO low, and hence the reason for my fret buzzing problems. Relief is fine, nut is fine, so i am wondering about action...

Hi all, A fellow forumite, posted 2 pics with cracked pickup mounts on his Tokai LP. Same thing happened to my LS85Q recently on the neck pickup ring. Got any ideas on what to replace it with? Should i radius the new ones? Should i superglue the cracked one and radius it again? I was...

Locking tuners for LP, Gotoh? Hi all. I recently got a Tokai LP as most of you have noticed. It has Gotoh vintage style tuners with pearl buttons non locking. I was wondering if Gotoh or any other brands offer a direct Locking replacement that requires no new holes or no further...

Does anyone know what are the specs on the Tokai LS85Q? Mostly on electronics, does it have CTS pots and Switchcraft 3way switch? My switch is acting a bit, so i think some Servisol spray is in due ;) or a new switch... i was just wondering about the electronics. Furthermore, how would you...

Hi all, I was wondering what string gauge are the stock strings on the Tokai LS75Q (i really cant tell if the are 9 or 10), furthermore if you knew the brand of the strings by any chance... i would be greatfull. I ve tried EB, Daddario, Elixir, DR, Rotosound, Blue Steel, and i think my next...

Hi all, I fell in LOVE. Its serial number 030XXXX , embossed on the wood, and then on the lower part of the headstock it has Made in Japan with black ink. OAK color quilted maple, so i suppose its the LS75Q model. It came with a leather hardcase that had a gold plate sayins "Tokai Gakko etc..."...

Hi all, I am desperately searching for a Tokai MIJ LP. I am in the UK. Luckily my local friendly shop found one and will bring it in , in the next few days , so that i can have a try. The guy i spoke to on the phone told me that it is definately a MIJ model, and for color he only knew that it...