Tokai ALS-48

This is a 07, Korean made, Tokai Love Rock. Standard Les Paul features: a flame maple top with an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, slightly more rounded than a 60's Gibson taper neck, 22 frets, PAF style humbuckers, Tune-O-Matic bridge, vintage Kluson style tuners, two volume and two tone controls.

I play alot of rock-AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, Iron Maiden, ZZ Top, Van Halen and this guitar is perfect for my needs. I use no effects (just me, my guitar and amp, a 100 watt solid state combo). There is no unwanted hum or background noise, and the tone produced from the bridge humbucker is clear and biting. The neck pick-up is a bit muddy however, but doesn't bother me any. The sound produced from this guitar is great for blues and rock.

The guitar was set up well from the store i bought it, hasn't needed any modifications at all. The neck pick-up is a bit low however, and I may have to raise that in the future. The flame is awesome! That is one of the first things my mates said when they saw it at band practise :D. The flame is a bit 'weak' in some parts, but beggars can't be choosers! Overall, the finish is a top notch job.

This guitar would withstand anything! It's built like a tank, and is quite weighty. The hardware and finish seem quite durable. As soon as I got it I put on some DiMarzio Straplocks. I would definately use this guitar at a gig without a backup.

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I have been playing music for five or six years and this is my second guitar. If this guitar was stolen (God forbid) I would not hesitate in buying another Love Rock. I love the colour and flame, the tone and just the general playability this guitar gives me. It just feels natural in my hands. If you love Les Pauls, dont look past the Tokai range just because they're Asian made. Let your hands and ears do the judging, not what is on the headstock.

-Brown sunburst
-Flamed Sycamore Laminated Top/Alder body
-Maple Set-Neck
-Rosewood Fingerboard
-2xTokai PAF-Vintage MK4 pickups
-Controls:2xVolume, 2xTone, 3-way Switch

-I play many kinds of music, mostly rock/blues. Guitar suits well for that kind of music. For Trash/heavy this would'nt the best choise, maybe with EMG-pickups... LesPaul really isn't most comprehensive guitar, but if you play music like Guns N'Roses, Dire Straits or simply good rock n'roll, this is your guitar!

-Tuners are quite bad. They resonance on some chords, which is irritating while playing without amp... But everything else seems to be ok, Finishing and stuff like that is great!

-This seems really durable guitar. I've had it only for a year, but I've played it a lot. I can't say would this guitar be as good as now after 10 years, but you can always buy a new one :)

-I have never had to deal with company...luckily

I have played Epiphones, but this is way better. I think for this money you simply can't get better LesPaul. And well, for $500 you cant go wrong...

Korean-made gold top. Normal Les Paul features. Lovely comfortable neck,not too fat.

i play a variety of styles and this thing copes with them all admirably.Good rich tones,LOADS better than the Epiphones i've owned and played.i have never owned a les paul, but i have played a few,and while the love rock isn't as full-sounding as a les paul it isn't far off...and nothing like as preposterously-priced.The japenese-made guitars must be awesome.

No problems with the set-up. Very good straight out of the box.

i fully expect this guitar to withstand any amount of live playing.
i seldom play any gig without a backup because that is asking for trouble,but i have total confidence in the this love rock.

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Been playing for many years and have owned fenders, gibsons, epiphones and currently have a squier pro tone strat(another great guitar)and this love rock.For the money you simply cannot go wrong with these tokais.if it were stolen(anyone who "loses" a guitar is plain clumsy)i would without question get another , or pay a bit more and get a japanese one.Blows epiphone to bits. GREAT guitar.

LS Standard
Maple Set-Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Agathis Body
EMG-81/85 Pickups

Made in Korea

I play mostly heavy/hard music. My guitar's got the EMG's, the stock PAF-vintage MK4 pickups aren't that great. I play it through a Marshall tube combo, no fx-pedals. Sounds great.

Set-up on this one is very good.... no complains. Good electronics, stays in tune.

I've been playing this one for about two years, rehearsals and a few gigs. Everything's working fine, no problems whatsoever.

This guitar is just a beauty. Plays, feels and looks like a charm. I've tested a few Gibson LP's that weren't this good... Don't be fooled by the prize-tag and the fact that it's MIK.