Recent content by drasp

Not the most exciting thing in the world, LOL. Decided since I normally just use a Tele & a Strat, that I ought to spend some time with a cheap semi-hollow in my band before going all in on something MIJ. Picked up one of the new "Pro" Epi 335s & the thing is actually pretty lovely & dead...

Wow wow wow! That's LOVELY!!! Thanks all for the replies. I've actually snagged something now & not *really* in the market any longer, though I may re-visit this soon. :)

Would love pix & more details. Shoot me a PM?

Anyone have a nice MIJ ES/Semi they'd part with!?

Bump for a KILLER guitar. I used to own it, nices Lester I've ever laid hands on, don't hesitate, esp @ this price. . .

Was sold on Reverb, buyer wasn't able to work out a domestic shipping address. . .back on the block.

Really sweet example of what everyone loves about MIJ Lesters - a late '80s Greco EG59-70. No fret edge binding, multi-piece back, and a set of parts-drawer Duncan Designed 'buckers all add up to the most smokin' Les Paul I can imagine south of $1k. What you DO get is a gorgeous flamed top...

Yessir. FANTASTIC guitar, top to bottom. Easily the best MIJ I've had my hands on. Had to let it go to snag a '66 Deluxe Reverb that fell in my lap. . .Im really a "Fender Guy", but I do love a good Lester!!! FWIW, this was Olds442s '120 initially, he called it the Goldilocks Tokai 'cuz it was...

It's veneer. Might want to mention the headstock repair too. Kind of a big deal to some folks. . .

I've got a set of Seth Lovers from a Navigator in this guitar right now, just lovely. . . make an offer!!! May also consider a trade + cash for the right light weight Tele.

LS-100S is sold, this one is still up for grabs!

Most are not. Only a handful have been verified as having solid tops - according to Tokai's specs from that period, the LS-120 was flame veneer & the LS-150 was solid. TONS of threads on this subject, and TONS of folks who swear their LS-120 is a solid top until they post pickup cavity shots &...

1979 Tokai Reborn LS-120 in OS "old sunburst" finish. This is the most incredible Lester I've played. Previous owner pretty much nailed it: "that 120 is/was the best mij lester i've played/owned, ever. hands down no ********. . .whoever buys that 120, will not be disappointed." Right at...

1981 Tokai Love Rock LS-100S Single piece mahogany body AND single piece mahogany slab top!!! Ultra rare model, early, pre-CNC, hand-built Love Rock. This sucker is barely over 8lbs & rings like a bell!!! Total beater in all the best ways, neck shaved from the original '59 spec carve to a...