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Nigel
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Location: Barbados and Cape Town
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 Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject: Lasky Guitars |
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Hi
I have a Lasky L3 guitar, but I cannot find out much about the manufacturer. I know they were made in Holland, but that's about it.
Anybody know anymore?
Just for information, it is an absolutely superb guitar, made from some of the most exquisite woods I have ever seen. Really unique and plays great.
Thanks
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glw
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: |
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| As ever I'll ask: Any photos? |
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Nigel
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:29 am Post subject: |
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I take some and post them
Cheers
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glw
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Tim
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| glw wrote: | http://guitarsite.com/hotlicks/viewtopic.php?t=658
(in case you were going to ask) |
That thread really does need re-writing lol:
-Take pic of guitar
-Get Photobucket account
-Upload pics using the 'Upload pics' box
-look at pic and click on code "for forums"
-ctrl+v into your message.
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Nigel
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Hi
Pictures as promised. Possibly not the best, they don't show the depth of grain or the glowing colour of the wood very well, but I think that's the best I am going to get with my camera (and probably more relevantly my picture taking skills, or lack thereof!)
Hope someone can help with some info on Lasky. Does all seem a bit of a mystery to me, but I'm real glad I got one.
With regard to the woods used I think the headstock looks like walnut to me on front and back, the neck is maple but the body I'm not sure.
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glw
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Well, I'm none the wiser but it certainly an original looking guitar. You won't look like everyone else playing that.
Looks to be nice quality too. |
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Nigel
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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thanks - yes the quality of the woods is really exceptional and it is a great playing guitar - hot pick ups and rich tone, real sustain, silky action - I just wish i could get another! Hence really my posting to see if anyone knew anything about Lasky's.
Thanks for your time, appreciated.
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1bassleft
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Nigel, I couldn't find anything on Lasky guitars, but I was interested in your pics and will hazard some guesses. The styling seems mid-late 80s to me. You're right about the neck being a North American rock maple (with a rather nice flame to it) and your fingerboard is also nicely grained which makes it South American (Brazilian) to me. This also suggests pre-1990 as Brazilian rosewood is now expensive and considered eco-unfriendly. Indian rosewood, as used these days, looks a lot cackier than Brazilian.
The headstock veneers could be walnut but another possibility (the back pic especially) is Hawaiin Koa. I think your body could be hard ash (not to be confused with swamp ash as used by Fender in the 50s and 60s) which would make the guitar quite heavy. Great pics of guitar woods can be found at www.warmoth.com if you'd like to do some comparisons. |
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Nigel
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| Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Hi
thanks for the comments and the time.
I think you are correct with most of your assumptions re the type of woods etc.
I purchased the guitar about 6 years ago - unfortunately the guy I purchased it from did not know a great deal about it, bar that it was made in Holland - he thought it was about 6 to 8 years old then which I assumed made it mid nineties manufacture - however this was total supposition and I tend to think your detective type thoughts re types of wood etc may be more accurate!!
The only thing I would say is that whilst the guitar is reasonably heavy, it is not as heavy as for instance one of my Les Pauls; probably a Kg lighter (a bit of a guess and when I am back in Barbados I will weigh the Lasky and get an accurate weight)
Thanks again for the interest and help. |
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