This is my first LS-200 which I got in 2002.

Tokai produced LS-120 and under as regular products.  They manufactured LS-200 and LS-150 as custom order products.

They handcrafted LS-200 aiming perfect imitation of ‘Burst.  They strictly selected high quality Honduras mahogany for the back, figured hard maple for the top, Brazilian rosewood for the fingerboard.

It’s a little strange story.  Why did they do their best for making mere imitations?

How did they feel when they inspected Tomiaki Hidaka’s ‘Burst which they got 3-dimensional data from?  I imagine that they felt their previous work as cheap wood toys.  They definitely made up their mind to produce the same quality guitar as ‘Burst.  I think that the spirit of Tokai craftsmen made LS-200, and also owe for the ‘Burst let them make LS-200.

As far as I know, almost all LS-200s are in original condition. But preparing for the case of LS-120/100 with modification of the circuit, I will indicate important point.

At first, if yellowish cashew lacquer finish, it must be LS-200/150.  The second, if inlayed head logo mark, it must be LS-200/150.  If you feel bump when touch the logo with finger, it is inlay. 4.28kg(includes strings). (Updated 2016.8.26)