1984 Tokai Love Rock TLC65-JS John Sykes Signature Black Beauty Custom w/ 57 PAF Model Pickups & Case, Japan
$2,199.99
$2,199.99
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Up for sale, a 1984 Tokai TLC65-JS John Sykes signature model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A staple in the ‘80s riff realm, Sykes is most notably known as a guitarist for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. This Tokai features John’s signature aesthetic with a gloss Black finish and mirrored plastics, and even some smaller touches including a solid brass nut and metal switch tip, loaded with a pair of Tokai’s ‘57 PAF humbuckers.
Notably lightweight at 8lbs 2oz, tonewoods include mahogany construction throughout, including a ‘50s-spec carved mahogany top, with a bound rosewood fingerboard on the one-piece mahogany neck. The stock Tokai humbuckers are detailed and rich, with plenty of definition and power from the bridge pickup and more warmth and fullness in the neck position. This TLC65-JS benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” at 1st fret, 1.005” at 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood
-Frets: Medium jumbo (fret edge binding), faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: 4-prefix serial dates to ‘84
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple, mahogany
-Pickups: Tokai ‘57 PAF humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Circuit board
-Hardware: ABR-1-style bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: One-ply mirrored pickguard/pickup surrounds/switch tip, reflector cap knobs
The gloss Black finish has buckle wear on the back, a handful of dings along the lower bout on top, and some scuffing in the clear coat. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a few shallow nicks central to the carve.
The original Tokai-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
Notably lightweight at 8lbs 2oz, tonewoods include mahogany construction throughout, including a ‘50s-spec carved mahogany top, with a bound rosewood fingerboard on the one-piece mahogany neck. The stock Tokai humbuckers are detailed and rich, with plenty of definition and power from the bridge pickup and more warmth and fullness in the neck position. This TLC65-JS benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” at 1st fret, 1.005” at 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood
-Frets: Medium jumbo (fret edge binding), faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: 4-prefix serial dates to ‘84
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple, mahogany
-Pickups: Tokai ‘57 PAF humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Circuit board
-Hardware: ABR-1-style bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: One-ply mirrored pickguard/pickup surrounds/switch tip, reflector cap knobs
The gloss Black finish has buckle wear on the back, a handful of dings along the lower bout on top, and some scuffing in the clear coat. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a few shallow nicks central to the carve.
The original Tokai-branded black tolex hardshell case is included.
