1980 Tokai LS-50 Reborn
50's Les Paul Reissue
Gold Top - Premium Japan Vintage
Made in Japan
Serial: 8000367
Nut Width: 1.67"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.88"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.96"
1 Replaced Pot (Rewired)
Comes in a Leatherette Gig Bag
$$$ 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!
Golden Glory Awaits: Snag This 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold Top Les Paul!
Rock aficionados, prepare to strike gold with this vintage gem – the 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold Top Les Paul, a Japanese masterpiece that’s reborn and ready to roar like the classics it emulates!
This stunning Tokai Reborn LS-50, is an absolute show stopper, oozing with vintage vibes. This beauty shines with its iconic Gold Top finish, but it’s no museum piece – it’s got that authentic play-wear mojo, including scratches on the front and back that tell tales of epic gigs and endless jams. Think of them as battle scars from a life well-rocked, adding character without compromising its solid build. Plus, it’s got one replaced pot for reliable tone tweaking, ensuring everything’s up to snuff.
Professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability, this axe plays like a dream – smooth action, spot-on intonation, and that effortless feel that’ll have you riffing for hours without fatigue.
Tone-wise, expect that legendary Les Paul warmth and sustain: creamy cleans that sparkle like gold dust, and overdriven crunch that bites with vintage growl, perfect for bluesy bends or hard-rocking leads. It’s the kind of sound that makes you feel like you’re channeling the greats, minus the hefty price tag!
Don’t let this golden opportunity slip – grab it now and add some serious Les to your collection. Serious buyers, let’s make some music history! 🎸
The Tokai Reborn LS-50 is a take on the classic Gibson Les Paul guitar. This goldtop is modeled after a 1958 Les Paul and features a maple top, mahagony body and Tokai ’57 Vintage MKII humbuckers.
Tokai faithfully modeled their Reborn/Love Rock guitars of specific classic Gibson Les Paul models – the LS-50 is based on a 1958 Les Paul. Only the LS-50/60 models were produced as a goldtop.
A 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold-Top features a 3-piece maple top, mahogany back, and a one-piece mahogany set-neck with a rosewood fingerboard. It comes with Tokai humbuckers, a classic 2-volume, 2-tone, and 3-way switch control layout, and a bone nut. This model is known for its high-quality build, often rivaling Gibson guitars of the era, with a typical weight around 8.5 to 9 lbs.
Body
- Top: 3-piece maple
- Back: Mahogany
- Finish: Goldtop
- Construction: Solid body
Neck
- Material: One-piece mahogany
- Construction: Set-neck with a long tenon
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut: Handmade bone
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Neck Profile: C-shape, with a profile that blends 50s and 60s characteristics
- Fret Count: 21
Hardware
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic style bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Tuners: Vintage-style tuners
Electronics
- Pickups: Stock Tokai LS-B type or PF57 vintage humbuckers
- Controls: 2-volume, 2-tone, 3-way toggle switch
Other
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability and tone. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a two time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the nicest guitars on the planet since 2010. Known for selling the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
@TheGuitarDude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact me directly at 954-448-2413 or use the contact form on my website.
Just google The Guitar Dude.
Terms For Returns
7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL/RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was received or it is subject to a restocking fee. I am not a big chain shop, I hope you understand.
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Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
1980 Tokai LS-50 Reborn
50's Les Paul Reissue
Gold Top - Premium Japan Vintage
Made in Japan
Serial: 8000367
Nut Width: 1.67"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.88"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.96"
1 Replaced Pot (Rewired)
Comes in a Leatherette Gig Bag
$$$ 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!
Golden Glory Awaits: Snag This 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold Top Les Paul!
Rock aficionados, prepare to strike gold with this vintage gem – the 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold Top Les Paul, a Japanese masterpiece that’s reborn and ready to roar like the classics it emulates!
This stunning Tokai Reborn LS-50, is an absolute show stopper, oozing with vintage vibes. This beauty shines with its iconic Gold Top finish, but it’s no museum piece – it’s got that authentic play-wear mojo, including scratches on the front and back that tell tales of epic gigs and endless jams. Think of them as battle scars from a life well-rocked, adding character without compromising its solid build. Plus, it’s got one replaced pot for reliable tone tweaking, ensuring everything’s up to snuff.
Professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability, this axe plays like a dream – smooth action, spot-on intonation, and that effortless feel that’ll have you riffing for hours without fatigue.
Tone-wise, expect that legendary Les Paul warmth and sustain: creamy cleans that sparkle like gold dust, and overdriven crunch that bites with vintage growl, perfect for bluesy bends or hard-rocking leads. It’s the kind of sound that makes you feel like you’re channeling the greats, minus the hefty price tag!
Don’t let this golden opportunity slip – grab it now and add some serious Les to your collection. Serious buyers, let’s make some music history! 🎸
The Tokai Reborn LS-50 is a take on the classic Gibson Les Paul guitar. This goldtop is modeled after a 1958 Les Paul and features a maple top, mahagony body and Tokai ’57 Vintage MKII humbuckers.
Tokai faithfully modeled their Reborn/Love Rock guitars of specific classic Gibson Les Paul models – the LS-50 is based on a 1958 Les Paul. Only the LS-50/60 models were produced as a goldtop.
A 1980 Tokai Reborn LS-50 Gold-Top features a 3-piece maple top, mahogany back, and a one-piece mahogany set-neck with a rosewood fingerboard. It comes with Tokai humbuckers, a classic 2-volume, 2-tone, and 3-way switch control layout, and a bone nut. This model is known for its high-quality build, often rivaling Gibson guitars of the era, with a typical weight around 8.5 to 9 lbs.
Body
- Top: 3-piece maple
- Back: Mahogany
- Finish: Goldtop
- Construction: Solid body
Neck
- Material: One-piece mahogany
- Construction: Set-neck with a long tenon
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut: Handmade bone
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Neck Profile: C-shape, with a profile that blends 50s and 60s characteristics
- Fret Count: 21
Hardware
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic style bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Tuners: Vintage-style tuners
Electronics
- Pickups: Stock Tokai LS-B type or PF57 vintage humbuckers
- Controls: 2-volume, 2-tone, 3-way toggle switch
Other
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability and tone. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a two time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the nicest guitars on the planet since 2010. Known for selling the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
@TheGuitarDude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact me directly at 954-448-2413 or use the contact form on my website.
Just google The Guitar Dude.
Terms For Returns
7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL/RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was received or it is subject to a restocking fee. I am not a big chain shop, I hope you understand.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
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