Wich is the right model ??

Before all, i'm french and i apologize if my english is not always correct.

I recently bought a Tokai. charged as a LS 125S (serial number 1635868 color IB).

I saw a catalog with LS 125S but it cannot be my guitar because there's no color IB on this serie.

IB is only available on LS 105Q - LS 107Q - LS 122Q - LS 135Q.
And here is my second problem !! Which is mine 105, 107, 122, 135 ?

Thanks for your answers guys.
PS : It's a real beauty this color !!

http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=687337IMAG3990.jpg

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Welcome to the forum !! Your English is very good, i wish my French was comparable.

Tokai's model numbers change with the value of the yen so for instance a 2005 LS90Q would in 2016 be a higher model number like LS135Q. Same specs, same guitar. Tokai doesn't come out with a catalog every year so there is some guesswork to the model numbers. If yours came with a warranty card with the model number LS125s on it then that is what it is. I I quite like the indigo blue. Its a very confusing system to be sure, but they make savage guitars so that makes up for it.

Enjoy !!!

brokentoes said:

Welcome to the forum !! Your English is very good, i wish my French was comparable.

Tokai's model numbers change with the value of the yen so for instance a 2005 LS90Q would in 2016 be a higher model number like LS135Q. Same specs, same guitar. Tokai doesn't come out with a catalog every year so there is some guesswork to the model numbers. If yours came with a warranty card with the model number LS125s on it then that is what it is. I I quite like the indigo blue. Its a very confusing system to be sure, but they make savage guitars so that makes up for it.

Enjoy !!!

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Thanks for your answer. Very interresting to explain evolution throught years. But i still got a doubt here's the reason. I found the 2015-2016 catalog with 125S - 128F - 135Q and photos of course. After a good looking I think the letter is for the table. S for simple, F for Flamed and Q for Quilted.
And finally i went on http://www1.odn.ne.jp/tokaigakki/products/vintage/index.html

I found all the series and mine is a Q one for sure.

Yes, from your pictures yours is a quilted top for sure. I can't say how much i love the Indigo blue. Go Tokai !!!

i send mail at 2 differents web site tokai here are the answers :

1st Answer:

Dear Mr.Stephane,
Thanks for your inquiry to Tokai Gakki.
It is Quilted top and IB color with S/N 1635868,
The model should be LS135Q IB. It is made in 2016.
http://www.theguitarshop.jp/catalogue/catalogue-html/vintage2.html

We change the model name when issuing new brochure, sometimes with minor change in spec.
I hope the info help you.

Best regards.
Tokai Gakki

2nd Answer :

Dear Mr.S.Chalan,

Thanks for your inquiry to Tokai Gakki.
I answered below.

>I think it's more probably a LS 135Q. Could you please tell me if i'm right ?
The features and serial No. seems LS135Q IB.
http://www.theguitarshop.jp/catalogue/catalogue-html/vintage2.html
But some model for France have USA Electronics.
If you open the back cover, then you find Orange Drop Condenser, the model has better electronics CTS Pots/Orange Drop/Switch Craft Toggle SW than Catalogue Model LS135Q .

> Is it normal that i don't have any certicate of authenticity with the guitar ?
We are afraid that we don’t issue the certificate as long as the distributer does not request. (because It is also written in Japanese).

Best regards.
Tokai gakki

I was right.