1980 Tokai Reborn Old LS-100 - '58 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul Clone - w Original "Lifton Cali Girl" Hardshell Case - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets

100% Original Classic 1980 - Tokai LS-100 CS

Collector Owned and in EXCELLENT Condition

Gibson '58 Les Paul Style Clone

Cherry Sunburst

Dual Dimarzio Double Cream PAF's

Made in Japan
SN#: 0008867
Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz's

Nut: 1.67

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .89

and .96 at the Twelfth

50's Gibson Les Paul Neck Style

Excellent Pre-Owned Vintage Condition

Comes in the Original Lifton Cali Girl Clone Hardshell Case
With All Paperwork

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

1980 Tokai Reborn Old LS-100 – The Ultra-Rare “’58 Burst” Replica That’s All-Original, Mind-Blowingly Clean, and Absolutely Dripping With Vintage Mojo!

If you’ve been hunting for that mythical early-’80s Japanese masterpiece that looks, feels, and sounds like a genuine 1958 Les Paul Burst — without the six-figure price tag or the “Gibson tax” — your search just ended. This is the stunning all-original 1980 Tokai Reborn Old LS-100, one of the rarest and most coveted guitars Tokai ever built. Nicknamed the “Reborn Old” series, it was only produced for a super-short window in 1980 before the escalating Gibson lawsuit pressure forced Tokai to pivot to the Love Rock name. This is the real deal: a faithful, no-compromise recreation of a classic ’58 Burst that oozes pure vintage soul while sitting in mind-blowing cosmetic condition for a 46-year-old guitar. This was clearly collector owned and babied, including the case. WAWWA WEEWA

Picture this: a breathtaking nitro lacquer finish that still glows with that deep, sunburst-like warmth and checking only real nitro can deliver after decades. The solid birds eye sprinkled, rock-hard maple top sits atop a one-piece Honduran mahogany body and neck — the exact tonewoods Gibson used in the golden era — giving you that legendary thick, resonant sustain and harmonic bloom. The Indian rosewood fingerboard feels broken-in and silky, paired with vintage Kluson-style tuners, an original handmade bone nut, and the classic Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece. Every single part is original, right down to the exposed DiMarzio PAF-style humbuckers that deliver the authentic, woody, singing tone that made the ’58 Burst legendary.

This isn’t some cookie-cutter copy — Tokai went straight back to the original source and nailed it. The result? A guitar that plays like a dream: fast, comfortable neck, perfect intonation, and that unmistakable Les Paul magic — buttery cleans that sparkle, mid-range punch that cuts, and roaring overdriven leads that sustain forever. Plug it in and you’ll swear you’re holding a vintage ’58. It’s the kind of instrument that makes you play better, sound better, and fall in love every single time you pick it up.

Key specs that make it a collector’s dream:

- Serial #0008867 — early 1980 Reborn Old production

- True nitro lacquer finish (still stunning after 46 years)

- Solid rock-hard maple top with some bird eye figuring over a one-piece Honduran mahogany body

- One-piece mahogany neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard

- DiMarzio PAF-style humbucking pickups (original and killer)

- Vintage Kluson-style tuners, Tune-O-Matic/stop bar, original pots & knobs

- Handmade bone nut — all 100% original, no mods, no replacements

This Reborn Old is a distinguished gem in Tokai’s short-lived lineup — the bridge between the early “Les Paul Model” era and the later Love Rock guitars. It carries that elusive, addictive vintage mojo that only comes from real nitro, premium woods, and Japanese craftsmanship at its absolute peak. And the condition? Unreal. Light, honest playwear that adds character without detracting from the showroom shine — it looks and feels like it just rolled out of the factory in 1980. It has some light buckle worming and nicks on the back that you can only see from certain angles.

Serious players and collectors only. These early Reborn Old LS-100s almost never surface in this kind of all-original, excellent condition. If you want a guitar that turns heads, stops conversations, and delivers authentic ’58 Burst tone and vibe at a fraction of the real thing’s cost… this is your unicorn.

Message me right now to make it yours before it’s gone. This one won’t last — it’s too special. 🔥

1980 Tokai Reborn Old LS-100 “’58 Burst” Replica

Serial #0008867 • All Original • Nitro Lacquer • Maple Top / Honduran Mahogany • Packed with Vintage Mojo and Mind-Blowing Condition

This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 

About The Guitar Dude 

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.