Tokai LS85S 1996 Gold Top

Up for sale is a 1996 Tokai Love Rock LS-85S, Made in Japan, finished in a classic Goldtop with dual P-90 soapbar pickups. This guitar comes from Tokai’s highly regarded 1990s MIJ era, a period widely praised for exceptional consistency, craftsmanship, and vintage-inspired construction. Many players consider the ’90s Tokai models a sweet spot in production years.

This model is Tokai’s take on the iconic mid-’50s Les Paul Goldtop and delivers the clarity, punch, and bite that P-90 fans love. It's been also upgraded with seymour duncan antiquity p 90's. Originals included in sale.

Specs

• Year: 1996
• Model: Tokai Love Rock LS-85S (P-90 “S” variant, based on factory specs)
• Made in Japan
• Mahogany body with set mahogany neck
• Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
• Goldtop finish
• Dual P-90 soapbar pickups (factory)
• 2 volume / 2 tone controls, 3-way toggle

1990s MIJ Tokai Era

Built during Tokai’s 1990s Made-in-Japan production period, known for excellent build quality, stable woods, comfortable neck profiles, and strong quality control. These guitars are often described as “sleeper classics” — vintage-quality instruments without vintage pricing.

Condition

• Very good to excellent overall condition - for a 30 year old guitar this thing is exceptionally CLEAN! There are no major dings or scratches.
• Neck is straight and plays comfortably
• Frets show minimal wear.
• No structural issues
• Case is in very good to excellent condition
• No odors, grime or funk!

Upgrades (Original Parts Included)

The guitar has a few high-quality, fully reversible upgrades, and the original Tokai factory parts are included.

Currently installed aftermarket parts:

• Gotoh MIJ Kluson-style tuners
• Corsa Faber bridge system
• ^^Fantistic upgrades -- amazingly stable tuning now. It just STAYS in tune.
• Original Tokai parts INCLUDED:

• Original Tokai tuners
• Original Tokai bridge
• Original Tokai tailpiece