| Author | Message | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6176 Registered: 7-2004 |
Anyone know anything about Lado guitars? I'm looking at a Falcon. Any info appreciated. Bill, tgo | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2416 Registered: 9-2002 |
Her you go Bill: http://jklado.com/ . . . . note the request for contact info at the bottom of the page about verifying serial #'s. Joey | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 1037 Registered: 12-2003 |
Those vintage Lado guitars are really nice, Bill. Build quality supposedly is excellent. I've always thought of the Falcon as Alembic meets Veillette-Citron, meets BC Rich. | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 1038 Registered: 12-2003 |
Those vintage Lado guitars are really nice, Bill. Build quality supposedly is excellent. I've always thought of the Falcon as Veillette-Citron meets BC Rich. | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 617 Registered: 2-2009 |
Old Lado's are awesome; had an old guitar at the shop a couple years ago and it was amazing workmanship; if it was a bass it would be at my house right now...if you like it BUY it; you likely won't see another...Tony | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Senior Member Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 590 Registered: 6-2012 |
About 12 years ago, we had a few, including a bass, at the guitar store where I work part-time. I remember thinking at the time that they were very high quality and had borrowed a few ideas from Alembic (who I mistakenly thought was out of business). You are correct about probably not seeing another - I've not seen any since. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6179 Registered: 7-2004 |
Well, I pulled the trigger and bought the Lado. Here are a couple of pics from the auction: Bill, tgo   | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4397 Registered: 5-2009 |
Nice ! Congratulations Bill Wolf | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1916 Registered: 10-2006 |
"Alembic meets Veillette-Citron, meets BC Rich" Ooh, I see what you mean! Nice score, Bill; we await a detailed review. Peter | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 618 Registered: 2-2009 |
Nice! yeah, if it was a bass I'd be on that like a Coyote on a Deer carcass...I've seen I think four in the last 30 years and I'm in Canada, where they're from...there's gotta be more back east but they're kinda rare out on the (formerly) wet coast...enjoy! I know you will; they are really well made...Tony PS. out of curiosity, what you get it for? (Message edited by peoplechipper on July 29, 2015) | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Senior Member Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 592 Registered: 6-2012 |
Sharp. Uncommon, yet classy. Loooove the maple. Let us know if its sonic properties match its visual impact. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6202 Registered: 7-2004 |
The Lado arrived yesterday. Gorgeous guitar. Top notch workmanship (or should it be "workpersonship"?) Haven't had chance to plug it in yet - I went to the A's game last night with my son. I'll give a report after I check it out this weekend. Bill, tgo | ||
| hankster
Senior Member Username: hankster Post Number: 417 Registered: 6-2004 |
When I lived in Western Canada in the 70s Lados were highly sought after, the go-to hand built electric instruments of the time. Their basses were a fixture for good reason. My best friend, a bassist, has had many basses over his career but has kept only one for the last 25 years - a Lado fretless. Nice find Bill! | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 625 Registered: 2-2009 |
If you wanna look for obscure west coast Canada handmade stuff go for an Odyssey ...they are amazing instruments and one day I hope to own one; Alembic quality with a slightly different asthetic vibe, and so old school in construction...Tony | ||
| hankster
Senior Member Username: hankster Post Number: 418 Registered: 6-2004 |
I agree. They are great. | ||
| ed_zeppelin
Member Username: ed_zeppelin Post Number: 58 Registered: 2-2010 |
I see what you mean about Odyssey guitars: http://www.odysseyguitars.ca/1.php The handmade brass bridge, tailpiece and knobs show a definite Alembic vibe (those saddles are outrageous). But they're wildly inconsistent. That particular guitar is the best I found, and it's stunning. This one is also near-Alembic (first time I've ever used that as a verb) in quality: http://www.odysseyguitars.ca/resources/Kirk%20I.jpg.opt860x614o0%2C0s860x614.jpg I searched all over the internet (I had no idea how many companies have made musical products dubbed "odyssey") and the vast majority look like solid, well constructed guitars, but most sport off-the-shelf appointments; Badass bridges, Gibson-style "stop" tailpieces (Les Paul, ES-300 series) etc. Apparently - and I'm basing this on one google, remember - the ones with the brass "b" medallion logo (it looks like a "b" to me, even though I know it's an "O" with a squiggly center) are the earliest, best-made ones. Later they adopted an "AA" logo and produced average, undistinguished instruments. http://www.odysseyguitars.ca/7.php This is a chunk of lumber I came across in my travels. It's a Beard brand Odyssey resonator guitar. Stand back and squint before you open this, okay?: http://tinyurl.com/nbgfmh9 Ain't that somethin'? (Message edited by Ed_zeppelin on August 25, 2015) | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1680 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yes, That is something !! An inspiring finish,it reminds me of a blue russian cat I had. | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 626 Registered: 2-2009 |
The AA logo ones are Atillas, the budget brand which were bolt-on necks with slab bodies, no binding, etc...good instruments, but not like the odysseys...I know a few people who used to work there/partners in odyssey and they all say Atilla was a genius...apparently all those guitars were nitro finished and hand polished with Brasso; that's how old school he was...hopefully one day I will get an Odyssey bass, then I can stop collecting...yeah, right...Tony | ||
| terrace
Member Username: terrace Post Number: 57 Registered: 3-2008 |
I met Attila when he had his first shop by Rohans .He set up my 60's Rick 4001 but it still was POS causing me to buy a mid 70's jazz bass.Odyssey basses were OK but not anywhere close to an Alembic IMHO. | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 627 Registered: 2-2009 |
The woodwork and hardware was right up there with Alembic(with nowhere near the wood choices mind you) but they used Dimarzio and Bartolini pickups and electronics, which aren't close to Alembic...Tony. I still want one though... |
