[fastfreddy1962]

Paladin, I have won nothing.

I merely presented an alternative view to yours (also most others too), and when challenged you resort to name calling which makes you look even dumber than I ever could. The trial continues because you have not seen the pictures in question, which is hilarious! You actually made me laugh albeit briefly, until the veiled insinuations of me being a rip off artist??? That paladin is not acceptable conduct on any level and shows you to be a very silly person. I’m insolent, impertinent, an upstart and a dick too?

What a super forum this turned out to be and it’s a shame because valuable information on the Tokai brand is likely to be lost among the inane ramblings and opinions of people like you. I just hope people have the sense to question and verify the facts properly for themselves rather than take your view as gospel.

You will be pleased to know that I shall now withdraw from this thread. I’ve nothing more of any value to add. I’ve learned my lesson too which is that I should never have commented and disagreed with you, it has been a complete waste of my time.

[Ton of Tone]

[fastfreddy1962]

Ton of Tone, it's been a pleasure to discuss Tokai's with you. I feel you have found your spiritual home on here.
I know you will miss me but I shall offer no further comments.
God bless you.

[Ton of Tone]

[marcusnieman]

Been awhile since there's been a dust up like this. Always entertaining.

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[Paladin2019]

When did the fret ends start changing? I actually prefer them unbound but it was always one of the things to look for on a premium model

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[Brow]

Here's the new pics taken during the 'appraisal' of the guitar, which was confirmed to the buyer by Tokai Importers UK as being an LS150:







You can see where it's a proper maple cap, but as for if it's a veneer; I don't think it is as I'd expect more symmetry on the flame if it was, but I'm no expert and I'll admit that!

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[Kipple]

[brokentoes]

I have a non export LS150 F. It was some kind of special run or whatever for 2004 onwards. There' a thread somewhere on here about them. Mine happens to be a 2005, and although it has a solid two piece flamed maple top and a one piece back. It has no fret edge binding. It also doesn't have a model number in either pup cavity. This guitar in the OP is from 2015 so anything is possible really, special run ?? maybe it's just a streak in the mahogany that makes it looks like a two piece back ??. I'll be the first to admit that i thought the top was a veneer. Just by eyeballing a picture. It does seem to be a solid flamed top now that i see the new pictures. It is a very uniform flamed top compared to mine, which is the only one i have on hand to make a comparison.I suppose it proves that a good picture is worth a thousand words.

[Diamond]

I just read through this thread, funny stuff.

First you need to know what models Tokai currently make considering it's a 2014/2015 model.
This guitar was either a LS150F AAA and a LS200F AAAAA...both of which are currently offered by Tokai.

First thing to check when this thread started was, does it have brass saddles, aluminum tailpiece, CTS pots (stiffer feeling than MIJ pots), and Sprague Orange Drops...Premium Series specs.
If yes then that's all you needed to know to identify it as a LS150F AAA.

A current Vintage Series LS115F looks identical to a LS150F AAA (actually it looks better), you'll struggle to see the join on the body of the LS115F, it's easier just to check for Premium Series specs which will take a few seconds.

However it could have been a LS200F AAAAA, but it's not because the flame on a current 5A is different...this is a 3A flametop LS150F...it's now a stock model made by Tokai even though it won't appear in a catalog.

Here is current Tokai 3A Flamed Maple





5A flamed maple




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