Recent content by solderjunkie

Indeed the seller got a remarkable deal there…my cup of envy runneth over ; ) And to add further context…when you consider what $7-10K and upwards will get you from Gibson or any number of high-end replica builders, comparable asking prices for the highest-end vintage, or even some modern...

Marco, Not sure I fully comprehend your question, but the 150 was one of the highest models of the time…the 200 being the highest. I do believe this 150 has the so-called cashew lacquer finish and the checking is more like what you would see on a vintage Gibson with lateral bands. and cracking...

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j1134282844 I’m a believer ; )

1980 LS150 1979 LS100

Yes, a bit sticky and yellow. Could have also been exposed to cigarette smoke. All just a guess of course.

I’ve sourced a number of guitars (Fender Japan and Tokai) that had a heavy residue on the finish like this, which I believe was the result of long-term exposure to the heavy salt air of a marine environment. I removed with a citrus-based cleaner and a lot of elbow grease. I kind of like the...

Interesting thread and the extent of some of the research here is impressive. I’ve come around to a similar view as @Homeras, in that there are very few high-end vintage Tokai’s (or any other brands for that matter) that have legitimate Brazilian boards. Not vintage examples, but these “40th...

Very little fade, if any, on this 81 LS100… Nvmd…can’t figure out the image sharing here..

I could be wrong, but veneers usually don’t have that 3-D effect. That 1982 is outstanding.

Looks veneer. Probably a 120.

Hello. Finally quenched my thirst for a P90 Tokai and picked this up from a Japanese seller recently. It was listed as a LS125S CS but aside from the s/n on the back of the headstock, and pickup model numbers there is no information anywhere on the guitar..even inside the pickup cavities. It has...