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What are some of the differences between Gibson and Tokai Les Paul style guitars?

April 26, 2017differences Gibson guitars les paul style tokai

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What are some of the differences between Gibson and Tokai Les Paul style guitars?

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Concerning the Les Paul Customs. Released by Gibson in 1954, the original series ran thru to 1960 with a mahogony top, NOT maple. When it was re-released in 1968, it had a maple top and has continued to be produced that way ever since. All Gibson “re-issues” have maple tops, even the Peter Frampton Signature – a 1958 copy though Peter’s original guitar had a mahogany top. All Tokai TLC (Tokai Les Paul Custom) have mahogany tops making them a more exact replica/reissue guitar than the Gibson models.