2012 Tokai HLS155F VF - Love Rock - '59 Les Paul Standard Style Single Cut - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation! - Demo Video

2012 Tokai HLS155F VF Love Rock
Mojo Infused LP - 50s Gibson Neck Style
Serial: # 1228402
Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz's

Nut: 1.69

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .90 and .98 at the Twelfth

Equipped with Tokai MH-2 PAF Style Humbuckers
Comes With Original Tokai Soft Case and Paperwork

Originally Sold by an Official Yamano Music Shop (see pics)

Check Out the Demo Video Below!
$$$ 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!

Unleash Sweet Vintage Vibes: Own This Pristine 2014 Tokai HLS155F VF Love Rock – The Ultimate 50’s Les Paul Tribute with a KILLER Top in a Stunning Violin Finish!

Are you ready to channel the raw, soulful power of a golden-era Les Paul without breaking the bank on a museum piece? Behold the 2014 Tokai HLS155F VF Love Rock, a meticulously crafted homage to the iconic 1950s Gibson Les Paul that’s in absolute mint condition – looking and playing like it just rolled off the factory floor yesterday! This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a time machine wrapped in flame maple and nitrocellulose, delivering that legendary tone, sustain, and playability that made the originals legends.

Picture this: A breathtaking violin burst finish that dances under stage lights, with a highly figured flame maple top that’s so vivid and three-dimensional, it’ll make your eyes pop. The solid mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck provide that warm, resonant foundation, while the bound Madagascar rosewood fretboard – adorned with classic pearloid trapezoid inlays – feels silky smooth under your fingers. Medium fretwire ensures effortless bends and lightning-fast runs across the 24.75-inch scale length, perfect for everything from bluesy licks to searing rock solos.

At the heart of this beast are Tokai’s premium MH-2 humbucking pickups, capturing the elusive PAF magic with creamy overdrive, sparkling cleans, and endless sustain that sings through your amp. Dual volume and tone controls, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, and stopbar tailpiece round out the hardware, all chrome-plated to perfection for that authentic ‘50s flair. Weighing in at around 9.7 pounds, it’s balanced for hours of comfortable playing, whether you’re jamming at home or commanding the stage.

This HLS155F VF is no ordinary replica – it’s part of Tokai’s elite Hibiki series, handbuilt in Japan with super-shop specs that elevate it above standard production models. In mint condition, it shows zero dings, scratches, or wear; the frets are pristine, the electronics flawless, and it comes with its original case and papwerwork for that collector’s touch. Plug it in, and you’ll swear you’re holding a ’59 Burst – fat, articulate tones that cut through the mix with vintage warmth and modern reliability.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of guitar history that’s ready to inspire your next masterpiece. Priced to move at [insert price], this Tokai Love Rock is calling your name – contact us today before it’s gone!

A Legacy of Excellence: The Tokai Story

Tokai Gakki, founded in 1947 in Japan, began as a harmonica and piano manufacturer before venturing into guitars in the 1960s, starting with classical models in 1965 and electrics in 1968. By the 1970s, Tokai gained worldwide acclaim for its high-end replicas of American icons like the Les Paul and Stratocaster, often using superior woods and craftsmanship that rivaled or even surpassed the originals. Facing legal pressure from Gibson in the ’80s, Tokai cleverly rebranded their Les Paul copies as “Love Rocks,” but the quality never wavered – precise measurements from vintage instruments, nitro finishes, and meticulous attention to detail have made Tokai a favorite among pros and collectors. Today, Tokai guitars are celebrated for their consistent build quality, flawless fretwork, and tonal authenticity, proving that Japanese innovation can capture the spirit of American classics while delivering unbeatable value and reliability.

This piece basically speaks for itself with an absolutely perfect weight, feel and tonality. The neck carve is 100% spot on with a substantial 50s profile that is perfectly rendered with nice chunk and substantial girth. The electronics are wonderful and this Love Rock is brimming with strong tone and clarion articulation via the authentically voiced MH-2 pickups. The instrument sets up perfectly and the playability and overall vibe is right up there with Gibson's current offerings. These guitars are at the top shelf of Tokai's line with all the quality in build and materials we have come to expect. Cosmetically the guitar is in like new condition with no wear and the plastic covers still on the back plate, and truss rod cover. This is a serious contender for Les Paul aficionados everywhere, and is destined to make one lucky player a very happy new owner.

The Tokai HLS155F VF is a high-end model in Tokai's Love Rock series, known for its faithful reproduction of vintage Gibson Les Paul features. 

Here are the full specifications for the Tokai HLS155F VF

Body

• Material: Two-piece flame maple top on a two-piece mahogany back.
• Finish: Violin Finish gloss sunburst with aniline red dye on the back and top burst. 

Neck

• Material: One-piece mahogany set neck with a deep tenon joint (traditional hot hide glue).
• Profile: Asymmetrical "U" shape (Asymmetry "U"Shape), designed to be thicker and more comfortable, similar to 1950s Gibsons.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood.
• Radius: 300R.
• Scale Length: 625.0mm (24 3/4").
• Frets: 22 frets, Sanko SBB-214 (medium jumbo size), with Fret Over Binding.
• Nut: Bone, measuring 43.0mm (1 11/16") in width.
• Inlays: Amber/Trapezoid Shape. 

Hardware

• Tuners: GOTOH SD90-SL (Kluson-style with lightly greened keystone buttons).
• Bridge: GOTOH HLS-VB (GE104B) ABR-1-style with brass saddles.
• Tailpiece: GOTOH HLS-VT (GE101A) aluminum stopbar.
• Pickup Covers: Nickel plated. 

Electronics

• Pickups: Tokai PAF-Vintage MH-2 humbuckers (N) Nickel Coverd (neck) and (B) Nickel Covord (bridge).
• Controls: Two Volume (CTS 500K B), two Tone (CTS 500K A), with amber bonnet knobs.
• Switch: Switchcraft Toggle Switch Short Toggle, with an amber switch tip and cream switch surround.
• Jack: Switchcraft Monaural.

🔥 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 Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are 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- and studio-ready. 🔥

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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 polished to shine like new, with no divots.

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- 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 (for example, you ordered red and got white, or a Telecaster instead of a Les Paul).

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described. Please note that a 10% restocking fee applies to orders that have been purchased and paid for and have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier, because we perform a final setup and change the strings as soon as an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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