canolaoil
First Lieutenant   Posts: 4 Registered: 5/19/2005 Status: Offline
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posted on 5/19/2005 at 21:08 |
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...
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posted on 5/20/2005 at 00:28, Reply 1 |
I will have to look into it!
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canolaoil
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 5/19/2005 Status: Offline |
posted on 5/21/2005 at 02:20, Reply 2 |
Thanx...Please email me if you find any info...
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tattoo
Captain  Posts: 270 Registered: 7/31/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 5/25/2005 at 18:47, Reply 3 |
| I never heard of them myself If I find anything i will post it here ____________________
Get the name to sell first then the trend makes millions.
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earlobe
First Lieutenant  Posts: 18 Registered: 5/28/2005 Status: Offline |
posted on 5/30/2005 at 21:04, Reply 4 |
| 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. ____________________
keep it real
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jacqui
First Lieutenant  Posts: 1 Registered: 9/10/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 9/10/2008 at 04:48, Reply 5  |
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
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anton
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 10/25/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 10/25/2008 at 09:36, Reply 6 |
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]
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anton
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 10/25/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 10/25/2008 at 11:51, Reply 7 |
Some pictures :
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JaZ825
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 10/31/2008 Status: Offline |
 posted on 10/31/2008 at 22:01, Reply 8 |
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
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JaZ825
First Lieutenant Posts: 4 Registered: 10/31/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 10/31/2008 at 22:03, Reply 9 |
What's the number stamped on the back of the headstock?
Mine is C-4.
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