Peter Mac
Well-known member
Hi guys,
boy, this is a lively thread.
FYI the 1982 LS-100 V is stated as having a veneer top. The LS-120, LS-150 and LS-200 all have solid flame tops. The LS-80 has solid plain top.
1984 LS-80 and LS-100 both have veneer top, LS-150 and LS-200 have solid flame top and LS-50 and LS-60 have solid plain top.
These are the facts stated in the Tokai catalog for those years.
Having said that and looking at the pics posted, it is hard not to think that this LS-100 has a solid flame top with no veneer - it could happen. The fact it is a AA top could also account for why a veneer was not added.
LS-100 tended to have centre-seam maple under the veneer - unlike the LS-80 and later LS-60's. As the top is carved away it may have been that the flame came out and so it was felt a veneer was not required. I have read that even Gibbos have been found to have this happen - the maple looks plain as a slab but carving reveals a flame underneath.
Anyway , it is a fine guitar so just shut up and play it
regards
Peter Mac
boy, this is a lively thread.
FYI the 1982 LS-100 V is stated as having a veneer top. The LS-120, LS-150 and LS-200 all have solid flame tops. The LS-80 has solid plain top.
1984 LS-80 and LS-100 both have veneer top, LS-150 and LS-200 have solid flame top and LS-50 and LS-60 have solid plain top.
These are the facts stated in the Tokai catalog for those years.
Having said that and looking at the pics posted, it is hard not to think that this LS-100 has a solid flame top with no veneer - it could happen. The fact it is a AA top could also account for why a veneer was not added.
LS-100 tended to have centre-seam maple under the veneer - unlike the LS-80 and later LS-60's. As the top is carved away it may have been that the flame came out and so it was felt a veneer was not required. I have read that even Gibbos have been found to have this happen - the maple looks plain as a slab but carving reveals a flame underneath.
Anyway , it is a fine guitar so just shut up and play it
regards
Peter Mac