Author Topic: Lado Guitars? (Read 498 times)

lbpesq · « **on:** July 28, 2015, 11:14:26 AM »

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

Bill, tgo

bigredbass · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2015, 11:34:11 AM »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2015, 12:19:37 PM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2015, 12:20:36 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2015, 11:17:13 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:01:41 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:38:50 PM »

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

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:00:20 PM »

Nice !

Congratulations Bill

Wolf

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2015, 08:05:20 PM »

Alembic meets Veillette-Citron, meets BC Rich

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

Peter

peoplechipper · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2015, 08:41:32 PM »

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:37:08 AM »

Sharp.

Uncommon, yet classy. Loooove the maple.

Let us know if its sonic properties match its visual impact.

lbpesq · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2015, 09:22:24 AM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2015, 07:40:50 PM »

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:21:58 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2015, 06:00:48 AM »

I agree. They are great.