Tokai Humbucker Models & Resistance

[57goldtop]

Another data point for the 1983 LS50

That seems to confirm that the 57 PAF Vintage (MK1 alnico) was fitted to the LS50 in 1983. Maybe using up stock before switching to the MK2? The pickups in mine sound superb and don't sound at all nasally or lack bottom end in the front pickup.

There was recently a 1984 TLC60 sold on Ebay UK which had the MK2 pickups.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145783909632

 

[Sigmania]

It is pretty confusing. Not sure I know which ones are actually MKII and which are more like an MKIII.

I would guess that the ceramic ones are MKIII, but the descriptions in the catalog don't say that and add to the confusion.

 

[Sigmania]

The only ones listed as an MKIII in this period are in the TSG50 in 1983/1984.

 

[Sigmania]

Updating the readings on page 1 of this thread.

 

[Sigmania]

So now I need more readings on 1983/84 TLC60 guitars to see if they are consistently hot and are ceramic.

 

[Sigmania]

1984 TSG50 With Tokai 57 pickups

TOKAI TSG-50 SG type 1984 '57PAF




First part is overdriven and distorts quite a bit. Second part clean, but trebly IMHO.

 

[ATO]

1984 LC60
4021081?
Neck 18.92
Bridge 19.94

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14580866...6dyJ3hoSoe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[ATO]

Ah you've already linked this one earlier in the thread.

 

[57goldtop]

Ah you've already linked this one earlier in the thread.

Yes, but nice to have your pics for future reference.

 

[Sigmania]

Wrong pickups in this LC65.

goto PAF, one is "S" marked

1984 Tokai Love Rock TLC65 Custom Black Beauty Vintage Guitar

Bridge: 8k ohms ("S" marked)
Neck: 8.2k ohms