Rare - 2005 Lado Guitars Elite 3 Natural with Brazilian Fretboard

Beautiful 2005 Lado Guitars Elite 3 model in excellent condition.

25 ½ in. scale with 24-fret Brazilian rosewood fretboard and headstock inlay.

C-shape neck, relatively thin and very nice access to upper register.

Thick flame AAA top on mahogany body with set (fixed) neck.

Poly high-gloss finish.

Seymour Duncan Jeff Beck in bridge with Lado (DiMarzio) in bridge.

Two volume, one tone (push/pull for coil tap) and three-way switch.

Weight 8 lb 9 oz

Cavity control cover was signed by Joe Kovacic in 2010.

Includes OHSC which has some scuff marks and residual glue stain.

Retail price on these guitars varied between $2195 and $3995

Reason for selling – I actually bought it for trying out some humbucker pickups. But it sounds so good I couldn’t do it. And it really needs to be in the hands of somebody that will play it more than I have time to.

Additional details from an admirer:

Hand built by Joseph Kovacic. Joe is a “woodworker extraordinaire”. He uses woods that are beautiful, exotic, and tone full. They are special. This guitar is a superb musical instrument and a compelling choice for professional guitarists. It is simply perfect in its design, construction, tonality, and playability. Some view the Lado Elite series as better PRS guitar.

Look at the photos of this guitar to see the “clean” and “sharp” joinery work, the precision fit of the hardware and components to the guitar body and neck, and the quality of the wood and other components used in building this incredible guitar. But, until you play it, you can only anticipate its greatness. You will not be disappointed.

Summary: Overall tonally I think it sits right between a very warm LP and a powerful Strat. And yes it reminds me of a PRS-but it is truly unique in its voicing and playability. It just plays a whole lot better and thanks to the slim neck, a whole lot faster.