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ezra1

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I found a retailer in Japan that has new Tokai LS models.
Unfortunately the specs are all in Japanese.
I have been told that these were built by Tokai for the retailer....such as Gibson will do a run for Guitar Center.
I am wondering what the specs are on the tops and backs on the following: models:
HLS 155 F
HLS 240 SF
HLS 360 VF
.....any help would be appreciated and if anyone has had any hands on observations.
 
The HLS-155 will have a veneer top, the higher models are solid top.
3.8 degree neck angle, front pickup 1mm closer to bridge and delrin (instead of bone) nut
are the main differences I can see from other Premium models.

Specs below from a Wulfman post (possibly on another forum):
Thanks Wulfman :wink:

HLS-360 :

Body: Flamed Hard Maple 3A
Honduras Mahogany One Piece Back
Neck: Mahogany One Piece
Finger Board: Jacaranda
Radius: 300R
Frets: 22F ♯213
Scale: 625/312.5mm
Bridge: HLS-VB Bridge HLS-VT Aluminum Tailpiece
Nut(width): Delrin(43.0mm)
Inlay: Dish
Pickups: HP-1
Controls: 2V.,2T.,3way Toggle SW
Finish: Top Lacquer

HLS-240:

Body:Flame Maple Top 2P/ Mahogany Back 1P
Neck:Mahogany 1P
Finger Board:Madagascar Rosewood
Radius:300R
Bridge:HLS-VB(Brass Saddle)/HLS-VT(Aluminum TailPiece)
Pickups:The Fifty Nine Plus?2
Nut:Delrin
Pot:CTS
Switch:Switchcraft
Condenser:Sprague Orange Drop
Jack:Switchcraft
Finish:Lacquer

HLS-155

Body : Flame Maple+Maple 2pieses TOP / Mahogany Back
Neck : Mahogany 1 Piece
Neck Joint : Deep Joint
Finger Board : Madagascar Rosewood
PU : The Fifty Nine x 2
Bridge : LS-VB Bridge / LS-VT Tailpiece
Finish : thin Urethane lacquer
Neck angle : 3.8 degrees
Head angle : 17 degrees
PU position : 1950's accurate、Front PU is 1mm closer to the bridge
Body Carve : Original 1959 style
Nut : Delrin
Adjust Rod Cover : Original
 

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