Tokai LS-135 - 2005

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Since the 1970s, Tokai has built a reputation for crafting some of the finest vintage-style guitars outside of the USA, delivering incredible attention to detail, top-tier tonewoods, and superior craftsmanship. The LS-135 is a high-quality model from Tokai’s lineup, designed to capture the essence of a golden-era ‘50s Les Paul Standard. Featuring a stunning Violin Finish in nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar not only looks the part but also resonates beautifully, allowing for a rich, organic tone that improves with age.

Built with a solid mahogany body and a premium carved maple top, the LS-135 provides deep lows, a warm, punchy midrange, and clear, singing highs. The long-tenon mahogany neck ensures exceptional sustain and resonance, making every note bloom. The PAF-style humbuckers deliver vintage-correct clarity and dynamic response, offering everything from smooth, glassy cleans to thick, harmonically rich overdrive. The Violin Finish enhances the beauty of the wood grain while allowing the tonewoods to breathe, giving the guitar an open, naturally aged sound.

This 2005 LS-135 is in excellent condition, showing only minor signs of handling over the years. The nitro Violin Finish has aged beautifully, complementing the guitar’s elegant top carve. It plays effortlessly, and with its original Tokai hard case, it’s a perfect addition for players and collectors seeking a truly premium Les Paul-style guitar. A stunning, vintage-inspired Les Paul-style guitar, the LS-135 delivers legendary tone, flawless craftsmanship, and a breathtaking Violin Finish—a true masterpiece for serious players and collectors alike.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.5mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 22.52mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 24.99mm

Nut Width: 43.63mm

12 fret width: 52.81mm

Weight: 3.89kg / 8.56lb

Body: Solid mahogany with premium carved maple top

Neck: Mahogany, set-neck, long tenon

Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 frets

Finish: Violin Finish (Nitrocellulose Lacquer)

Pickups: Tokai PAF-style humbuckers

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with stop tailpiece

Tuners: Gotoh vintage-style

Case: OHSC