From the listing:
A mysterious Les Paul type guitar. Judging from the head logo visible through the veneer and other features, it is probably a Tokai LS-80 from around 1979-1980, but there are many other puzzling points, such as the lack of a serial number, so let's just leave it as a mystery. Although this is an individual that experienced cracking on the back of the neck, it is originally a good guitar. Fret replacement with PLEK, conversion to an expensive electrical system, and thorough modifications have been made to create a guitar that can be used immediately.
I decided to put it up for sale because I lost the main battle with the Burst Replica that I recently acquired.
As for the reasons why I decided it was an LS-80,
1) the "Tokai" logo that is visible from the head veneer,
2) the "80" stamp on the neck end that disappeared when the frets were replaced, and the fret edge binding, and
3) the 17-degree head angle ( (The image is compared to a 1961 Epiphone Olympic)
④1-piece body and neck
⑤Characteristic head, heel shape on the back of the neck, etc. The neck shape is also a unique V-shape, very similar to the Les Paul Reborn-era ones I played before. However, this is just an amateur's opinion, so please check the images carefully and make your own judgment.
Details of modifications and repairs are listed below.
① Fret replacement with PLEK + inlay replacement at 3 high positive locations
The inlay was scratched off when replacing the frets, so we had them remade with a similar material. The nut uses Delrin and is 10-46 gauge, adjusted to 1.5mm for the 12F upper 6th string and 1.25mm for the 1st string. ②I requested this along with the repair of the cracks on the back of the head when replacing the frets.
Of course it will be a professional job. At that time, we have confirmed that the rod is working properly. Furthermore, the serial number on the back of the head was missing from the time we received it.
③ Modified electrical system
The toggle switch (manufactured by Switchcraft) on the upper left of the body will be a dummy. The silver switch at the rear tone is the selector, the rear volume is the master volume, and the front tone is the master tone.The wiring has been modified to 1V1T. This is an amateur modification done by me, but there is no problem with the current operation. I've worked as carefully as possible, but please don't rely on it too much.
As for the parts, the pot is CTS, the jack is Switch Craft, the switch is Nippon Switch, and the PU is a special PAF pickup that I purchased from a certain (non-hand-wound) builder listed on Yahoo! Auctions. I'm posting it. The capacitor is a vintage Sprag midget (.02 200V), and the wiring material is a 50cm vintage wire made for LP that costs 4,400 yen that I bought somewhere. The electrical system specs are exactly the same as the Burst Replica that I use as my main Les Paul.
The problem is that the neck has been repaired, and the counterbore is slightly widened due to the P-90 being installed when I got it. It looks like the work was done by a professional repairman, and the construction work is minimal, so it's hard to tell with the pickup attached.
As for the sound, it's a model of a Japanese Les Paul, with a slightly higher pitch and less undulation than a Gibson, but with a dignified, straight-line sound. It has a cleaner sound compared to the main burst replica, and it has an impression that it is closer to the SG. Although it lacks the thickness typical of a Les Paul, I thought it was a guitar that would work well in an ensemble. I previously owned an LS-80 made in 1981, and have often played the current Tokai, and the sound impression of this unit is very similar to those. In any case, there is no doubt that this is a carefully crafted instrument using good quality materials. I would like to give it away to someone who plays it hard.
Shipping will be done by Yamato cash on delivery in a gig case. Since the case is still being arranged, there are no images yet, but please consider that it is only for transportation. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact NCNR. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
