LS150F Gallery (2005-)

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Gathering examples of LS150F (as well as LS150 and ULS150/150F versions) guitars.

The LS150F was apparently originally conceived of by Shoehi Adachi and Kunishi Furuhashi as a way to use subtly flamed maple tops that were not plain tops, yet did not meet the grade for a true flame top.

These were typically 3A tops. But 4A and 5A topped LS150 guitars are out there.

Non catalog model.

2005 interview with Shoehi Adachi:

Q&A's with Mr. Shohei Adachi, president of Tokai Gakki

Q5: What are the exact specifications of the new LS150 model (origin of wood, hardware), and how is it possible to offer it at this relatively low price vs. the LS200 and LS320 models? What are the differences to the new LS120, does this model really have a veneer instead of a solid flamed maple top? How many pieces does the mahogany body of a LS120 have, and where does the mahogany come from? Is it possible to give an average weight of these guitars, maybe in the next catalog?

A5: We import the flamed maple tops directly from Canada for LS150, 200 and 320. We want to sell a large quantity of solid figured maple top models and we reduce the price and introduce LS150 model. We use 5A maple top for LS200 and LS320 and 3A for LS150. But actually our Canadian supplier supplied 4A maple to us. So now LS150 is good to buy.

LS120 has a veneer flame maple top and two piece mahogany back. LS150 has one piece mahogany back.

The average weight is about 4.2kg. We use a hard maple top. Some factory use a soft maple or a chamber body. So our LS guitar is heavier than soft maple top or chamber body guitars.

Examples from:

2005
2007
2010
2015
2017
2019
2023

 

[Sigmania]

2007 ULS150 AAAAA

SN 0711741 ?

Any Thoughts on my Guitar? Tokai LS150F

8) so you are from uk? how are you? hello from japan! as far as i know, LS150F is a super cool limited edition model around 2005~2007? specially made by the tokai CEO & kunishi furuhashi.(the ex-tokai engineer from the 80s who was also responsible for the legendary LS320 series, now the owner of the guitar shop NEO of nagoya-japan.) when tokai had a lot of stock of the 2A grade quality figured maple which they cant use for the plaintop or 3A grade flamed top models in those days, the tokai CEO asked furuhashi for the good idea. furuhashi then came up with the idea of a very cool vintage looking figured top model based on the LS150 plaintop model and they called it LS150F. its ofcourse sold in japan and also exported. the reputation was great everywhere it really did for the great tokai name & reputation. its basically nothing but LS150 with a super cool looking maple top and the colors were probably violin finish, cherry sunburst, dark cherry sunburst, and natural! its a japan premier class model so it ofcourse came with the brown tokai hard case. some tokai forum members have it so ask for their pictures. they love it so much and you be happy to know that. congratulations for your rare LS150F!

 

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Tokai LS 150 HDC 2005 doubt

 

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2010 ULS150 AAA

Help! What do I have? MIJ Tokai Love Rock

Mystery solved:

I wrote to Tokai, and - while they don't have detailed records by serial number - they have looked at the images and their records and they believe that it is indeed a special run, made for the UK, a ULS150-AAA.

This is an LS150 (which explains the Orange Drops Vs Black Beauty), with an AAA-flamed maple top and other appointments like the MoP headstock inlay, etc.

Other specs are as we thought - one piece mahogany back, MKII Pickups, etc.

Thanks for all of your help - a fun mystery

 

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eborej's 2005 LS-150

3A top

Tokai LS 150 HDC 2005 doubt

 

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2017 ULS150F ?

SN 1737324

Tokai LS150F Love Rock Lemon Drop

Lovingly made in Japan, this Tokai LS150F Love Rock model features a solid carved AAA-grade flamed maple cap to its one-piece mahogany body. We've once again been blown away by the attention to detail and deep quality of these Japanese-made Tokai guitars. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish is lustrous and the hardware is second-to-none.


We're always receiving enquiries about Japanese-made Tokais, and they don't come around that often. This particular one is a peach, and has been put through our usual rigorous setup process to ensure that it's playing at its very best. Supplied in a Tokai hard case, the LS150F is proof-perfect that the ultimate Les Paul is made in Japan! Now in stock in Merchant City Music, online and in our Glasgow store. We ship fast and secure to the UK and beyond.

Tokai Japan LS150F Love Rock Lemon Drop
The Tokai LS150F is a truly stunning testament to the pinnacle of Japanese craftmanship. It utilises the best of materials and hardware - one-piece mahogany body, AAA-grade highly flamed cap, mahogany neck, Gotoh hardware - but this guitar is more than the sum of its parts. That's where Tokai's master luthiers work their magic, painstakingly honing the woods and applying the finish to produce an achingly beautiful finished product. The LS150F, with its Lemon Drop top finish, is perfection to play, but also to simply enjoy as an object.

 

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SN 1941534


Tokai Premium LS150F Honey Burst Flame Top 3A + Hard Case

Description

Body: Flamed Maple
Neck: Mahogany One Piece Set-Neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Scale Length: 625 / 312.5mm
Bridge: LS-VB Bridge LS-VT Tailpiece
Nut: Bone (43.0mm)
Tuners. Gotoh SD90-SL
Pickups: PAF-Vintage MK2S × 2
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Jacks: Switchcraft
Made in Japan
Hardcase included

 

[Derril Krasinsky]

Hello everyone from Italy, I join the 150f community

 

[Sigmania]

Hello everyone from Italy, I join the 150f community View attachment 62902View attachment 62903

Beautiful.

What year is your LS150F? And is the finish lacquer? Top solid flamed maple?

 

[GTfanNL58]

Hello everyone from Italy, I join the 150f community View attachment 62902View attachment 62903

 

[GTfanNL58]

Beautiful!