Ever heard of this?

[atilla]

I was just at GC and saw a used guitar that looked a lot like a white Model 2, but with a single-coil neck pickup. The manager mentioned it was some Canadian brand and that the guys in Iron Maiden has used them at some point. It looked so much like a Charvel that it even had a Charvel case. Can't remember the brand name. Does this ring a bell with anybody? If so, are they as bad as the other clones out there?

[diablomozart]

Re: Ever heard of this?

sounds like a lado...if you like the n3eck, pick it up...high quality axe from what i've been told...d.m.

[zeegler]

Re: Ever heard of this?

If it's an older Lado it's probaby decent. However, just recently they whored out the name, and were importing some garbage from Korea. I looked at a couple of the Korean made guitars a few months back, and they looked awesome (sort of PRS style), and were pretty well made, but the fret work was atrocious. I mean it was really bad!!!

There's also another possibility. It could be a Larrivee. They are known for making acoustics, but for a short time they made electrics, and they were awesome guitars. I had a RR V type thing (called a voodoo), neck thru with ebony board. I regret ever selling it.

[Number Of The Priest]

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The only Canadian brand that I can think of that Maiden used was Lado, although Adrian used Lado Earths during the "Powerslave" and "Live After Death" (still "Powerslave" though, hahah) era. One had a Floyd trem, one had a Rockinger trem if I recall correctly.

[atilla]

Re: Ever heard of this?

Yes! It was a Lado. Any sure way to tell the good from the bad?

As usual, thanks for your knowledge.

[zeegler]

Re: Ever heard of this?

It's most likely a Lado Hawk. My bass player has one, but I've never played it, so I can't offer an opinion. I'll ask him about it when I get a chance. Is there no logo on the headstock? I assume it is single hum with a Floyd.

As far as telling the good from the bad, just play it. It can't be a Korean made guitar, because Hawks haven't been made for years.

[atilla]

Re: Ever heard of this?

There was a logo, but I just couldn't remember that odd name. Short memory these days! And please do let me know if you get a hold of your bassist's instrument.