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lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6176
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post

Anyone know anything about Lado guitars? I'm looking at a Falcon. Any info appreciated.

Bill, tgo
bigredbass
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 2416
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 1037
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 1038
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 617
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 590
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6179
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 3:38 pm:   Edit Post

Well, I pulled the trigger and bought the Lado. Here are a couple of pics from the auction:

Bill, tgo


sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4397
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 4:00 pm:   Edit Post

Nice !

Congratulations Bill

Wolf
cozmik_cowboy
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Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 1916
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 8:05 pm:   Edit Post

"Alembic meets Veillette-Citron, meets BC Rich"

Ooh, I see what you mean!
Nice score, Bill; we await a detailed review.

Peter
peoplechipper
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Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 618
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 8:41 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 592
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post

Sharp.

Uncommon, yet classy. Loooove the maple.

Let us know if its sonic properties match its visual impact.
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6202
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2015 - 9:22 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: hankster

Post Number: 417
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 7:40 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 625
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2015 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: hankster

Post Number: 418
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post

I agree. They are great.
ed_zeppelin
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Username: ed_zeppelin

Post Number: 58
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 6:13 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1680
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 9:57 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: terrace

Post Number: 57
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 627
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2015 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post

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...

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