Use of black model stickers appears to have been discontinued at the end of 1985.Ĭurrent Tokai MIJ models: LS-92: plain top, 2 piece back, long tenon, poly finish LS-98: veneer flame top, 2 piece back, long tenon, poly finish LS-140 F:veneer flame top, 2 piece back, long tenon, lacquer LS-160: plain top, 1 piece back, long tenon, US electrics, lacquer LS-165 S: GT, P-90s, 1 piece back, long tenon, US electrics, lacquer LS-260: solid flame top, 1 piece back, long tenon, US electrics, lacquer LS-420: LS-260 specs but with Brazilian fret board, higher grade flame top LS-540: LS-420 specs with Brazilian back + premium flame top LC-98: Wine red + BB finish, 2 piece back, long tenon, poly LC-195 S: BB,ebony fretboard, 1 piece back, long tenon, US electrics, lacquerįrom late 1985 to date, models numbers grew larger to match inflation and selling prices. Model numbers were stamped on the fretboard (just above neck pickup) until Reborn Old serial range #00076xx, after which, some were stamped while some had black model stickers below the serial #.īlack model stickers were used exclusively with the introduction of Love Rocks in late 1980. LS-200: 2 piece center seam solid flametop, 1 piece mahogany back. (a few solid flame tops have been confirmed) LS-150: 2 piece center seam solid flametop, 1 piece mahogany back. (a few veneer flame tops, graded lower than LS-120's, have also been confirmed) LS-120: 2 piece center seam veneer flametop, 1 piece mahogany back. LS-100: Same as LS-80 but top is generally nicer solid blister/quilt maple top or solid mahogany top, 1 pc mahogany back. LS-80: 2 piece center seam solid plain top or blister top, (a few flame tops), 1 piece mahogany back. LS-60: 2 piece center seam maple top solid plain top (or veneer flame top on 1984-85 TLS models), 2 piece mahogany back. (note: Some Reborn and Reborn Old models will have specs of next model up.) Tokai LS 1978 - 1985 model lineup and features: LC-60: 2 piece top, 2 piece back, poly finish LS-50: 3 piece maple top or off center seam maple top, multi piece mahogany back. There are exceptions, but the following are general guidelines. Thought I would start another Tokai thread for posting pics, identification tips, and serial # dating for all Tokai model years, not just 1978-1985 models like the previous thread.
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