LS150F Questions

[Stratman51]

I see many vintage instruments here, but I am thinking about buying a new LS 150F at my local guitar store. I haven't tried it yet, but the guitar it's a beauty. Do you think it is worth as much as the more vintage models? I currently have a Gibson Les Paul 2017 Standard T that I would sell if the Tokai sounds and plays as good as it looks.
Thanks in advance for your advice. I pass some photos.

 

[Sigmania]

No, a modern LS150F is not worth the same money as a vintage early 80s LS150, but they are still great guitars.

And from what I can tell, they have a 3A or 4A (at least one 5A) solid flame maple top and lacquer finish. You would need to confirm all of that though.

What year is the LS150F?

Related thread here:

LS150F Gallery (2005-)

 

[Stratman51]

No, a modern LS150F is not worth the same money as a vintage early 80s LS150, but they are still great guitars.

And from what I can tell, they have a 3A or 4A (at least one 5A) solid flame maple top and lacquer finish. You would need to confirm all of that though.

What year is the LS150F?

Related thread here:

LS150F Gallery (2005-)

I don't know the construction date of the guitar, I will be able to get it with the certificate of authenticity.
I don't want to sell the guitar to make money, I want it only for my personal use.
I'll have to go try it and compare it to my Gibson. In any case, thank you very much for the information.
Greetings.

 

[Sigmania]

You’re welcome. These guitars are very interesting. I would love to know if the top is solid and the finish is lacquer if you get a chance to check. I’m sure others would be curious too.

 

[Stratman51]

OK, I'll try to check it.

 

[superlead100]

You’re welcome. These guitars are very interesting. I would love to know if the top is solid and the finish is lacquer if you get a chance to check. I’m sure others would be curious too.

The modern ls150f does have a solid flame maple top (typically 3A), and lacquer finish. To me, they are a bit of an anomaly in the line up. I say that because it seems the model number should be higher considering its features. My 21’ ls 212 has a veneer top and lacquer finish (ls 236 now). I suppose it depends on the year the guitar was made, but I don’t know if they’re currently making this with a new model number

 

[Sigmania]

The modern ls150f does have a solid flame maple top (typically 3A), and lacquer finish. To me, they are a bit of an anomaly in the line up. I say that because it seems the model number should be higher considering its features. My 21’ ls 212 has a veneer top and lacquer finish (ls 236 now). I suppose it depends on the year the guitar was made, but I don’t know if they’re currently making this with a new model number

More here:

LS150F Gallery (2005-)

 

[Matthew Dickin]

I agree that they are a bit of an anomaly, and you can read about Tokai's intention for this model in the gallery thread. I have a 2010 ULS150F, and it's a stunning guitar. You can read all about it in this thread, but short story is that it's a one piece mahogany body, solid AAA Flame Maple top, amber cell inlays, MOP logo, Orange Drops with a lacquer finish.

https://www.tokaiforum.com/threads/help-what-do-i-have-mij-tokai-love-rock.27442/

I would take mine again in a heartbeat over any Gibson I was offered.

 

[Stratman51]

In the store they told me that it is from 2023. The serial number starts with 23 so I think it is from 2023.

 

[Matthew Dickin]

This is mine, by the way