Tokai Mk2 Modified Pickups in Tokai LS80 Made In Japan - Matt Thorpe

I didn't really get on with the original Tokai Mk2 pickups in my Made in Japan LS80. Here both pickups have been modified by changing the magnet.
In the neck pickup I put in a full length 2.5in polished Alnico 5. To me this now sounds warmer with improved bass end and slightly brighter top.
The bridge pickup now has a 2.5in Ceramic 8 magnet and as a result is more focused and fluid especially where soloing with distortion. On cleaner settings it feels more dynamic. It became a lot brighter too which is why I replaced the pickup cover.

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[MusicToMyEars36]

@Mattukgtr Hey mate i was wondering if you know of a web page that i could buy the mk2 pickups, i cant seem to find them anywhere, i can only find 2nd hand ones which i dont mind but are already sold as they were very old posts.

cheers

[Mattukgtr]

@MusicToMyEars36 As far as I know they are only available with Tokai 'Made in Japan' guitars. I think used is your only option other than buying a new Tokai MIJ guitar !

[MusicToMyEars36]

@Mattukgtr what type of wiring do you use with the pots? modern or vintage method of wiring

[MrKasumiisan]

such a hot guitar, really nice tone man

[MusicToMyEars36]

@Mattukgtr thanks for the reply, thats cool, i guess i just got to keep my eyes open around forums. i hope i find em. thanks again

[Mattukgtr]

@MrBluesWeiser - not sure had to identify an unmarked magnet ! some kind of polished Alnico though - fairly strongly charged so might have been 5 - though the bridge pickup magnet was inconsistently charged

[MrPentatonicablues]

Very nice*****

good sound and great job.

[MusicToMyEars36]

very nice!! she sounds great!

[Iwannarock]

totally wicked man, as always, enjoyed ^_^

[sirpain25]

sir you know how to play a guitar cheers

[TheNinerion]

nice sound!

[Brudof]

nice!