I'm looking for any information that I can get about a Canadian luthier, Olivo.

My brother bought an Olivo bass about 25 years ago at a store closing and now it's time to get some more info.

Thanx...

I will have to look into it!

Thanx...Please email me if you find any info...

I never heard of them myself If I find anything i will post it here

hey i did look this up on msn search. i found an ibenez guitar, i dont think they still sell the bass your looking for. maybe their is a simular brand.i looked up olivo bass guitars, and canadian w/e you knwow hat i mean ( i forgot lol) what i would do is go to like a guitar center, ted,brown, or guitar maniacs, or some shop near you and ask them about it. sorry this is so late but i tried. best of luck hope you find it.

Hi All,
I thought i would bring this thread back from the past..
Did anyone ever find out about Olivo?
I went to 12th fret in Toronto Canada with my Olivo and got told that it was related to Lado... I've emailed Joe at Lado regarding this and will be sending pictures shortly.

Incidentally, to the person who's got the Olivo, does it have a number stamped into the neck at all?
Many thanks,
Jacqui

Hi gents

I bought an Olivo guitar when I was in canada in 2001 (vancouver island)
This electric guitar is built like a bass, the neck and the body is made of maple. The neck goes straight to the body with two rosewood stripes like it was done back in the '80s on electric bass. The neck is actually carved to the body, a real fine job.

It has a tremendous sound (2x bartolini soapbars with active electronics) and lots of sustain.

I bought it for $400 in a second-hand store... selling water filters and few odds things. I don't think the man did ever realize the value...
I figured this was one of the best deal I ever made.

To Jacqui, it has a number stamped on the fingerboard at the 14th fret => O2

So, the guitar is now in France with me and I play it almost every day. A real keeper.

So if anyone here have infos about the craftman who built this masterpiece ... please post-it !

Many thanks

Anton.

[Edited on 10/25/2008 by anton]

[Edited on 10/25/2008 by anton]

Some pictures :

I have an Olivo fretless bass that I picked up in Hamilton, ON about 16 years ago. Looks like the same design and wood selection.

I'd be happy to post a pic if someone wants to explain exactly how to do that...



Here's a link to another one at a Hamilton music shop:

http://www.mesonline.com/bass_guitar/olivo/details_olivo_pa dauk.html

What's the number stamped on the back of the headstock?

Mine is C-4.

hi,

to post a pic, you just need to get to the following website:
http://imageshack.us/

Then, you select the location of your picture by the browser.
Get the proper dimension for your image (1024x768 jpg)

After that, click on "host it". You'll probably need to wait a little.

If things go well, a new page will pop up, showing plenty of links.
Unselect the "Include details" box

Copy all the text located in the 5th slot. (called "Hotlink for forums (1)")

Paste this weird text mixup onto your message, it should appear.

Hopefully it will work, sorry for the explanations, my english is a bit "rusty"...
Anyway, I think you can find some "how to..." website if you search via google.

I look forward to see your Olivo bass...

OK...here goes...If it works, I'll put up a few more.

Thanks for the photo posting info!

Here are a couple more pic's:

they're almost twins !!!
Nice pictures !