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

Her you go Bill:
 
http://jklado.com/
 
 . . . . note the request for contact info at the bottom of the page about verifying serial #'s.
 
Joey

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.

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.

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

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.

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

 

Nice !  
 
Congratulations Bill  
 
 Wolf

Alembic meets Veillette-Citron, meets BC Rich
 
Ooh, I see what you mean!  
Nice score, Bill; we await a detailed review.
 
Peter

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?
 
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Sharp.
 
Uncommon, yet classy. Loooove the maple.
 
Let us know if its sonic properties match its visual impact.

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

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!

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

I agree. They are great.