NGD 66 Coronado II
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NGD 66 Coronado II
As previously seen in the classifieds a local shop had this in stock. It was listed as £895 online and £999 in store (?). Any way I wasn't originally interested in it as the bridge that's on it is from a 12 string and it is missing the pick guard and the small chrome plate on the strap peg.
I went in for another look at it yesterday while I was hunting for a Squier VI/Coronado reissue/Starcaster reissue. It was in better condition than I had remembered but still way ore than I'd be willing to spend. I spoke to the shop manager, outlined what would need to be replaced and made a lowball offer with the idea that I'd have some breathing room if we started haggling. Well, the haggling commenced and I ended up snagging it for £570 (plus a free bag/strings). It worked out £40 cheaper tan the Coronado reissue which is mental.
So I'm on the look out for a pick guard and mounting arm, trem unit (I already have a hard tailed Coronado I), Coronado bridge and the chrome plate that goes under the strap button (that was missing on my Coronado I as well.) It also needs the black plastic spacers from under the pickups.
The colour doesn't look right in these photos, the actual burst fades in really nicely in person but looks severe in the pics. For some reason the iphone always seems to make the images look cooler. The yellow is a beautiful golden colour that looks almost like faded metallic in the light, especially on the sides. Lots of checking all over the place but only a couple of places with little bits of missing paint.
Chrome pups and the checked binding I've lusted after ever since I saw Stewarts.
Here's some quick pics inc some of the 12 string bridge:
I went in for another look at it yesterday while I was hunting for a Squier VI/Coronado reissue/Starcaster reissue. It was in better condition than I had remembered but still way ore than I'd be willing to spend. I spoke to the shop manager, outlined what would need to be replaced and made a lowball offer with the idea that I'd have some breathing room if we started haggling. Well, the haggling commenced and I ended up snagging it for £570 (plus a free bag/strings). It worked out £40 cheaper tan the Coronado reissue which is mental.
So I'm on the look out for a pick guard and mounting arm, trem unit (I already have a hard tailed Coronado I), Coronado bridge and the chrome plate that goes under the strap button (that was missing on my Coronado I as well.) It also needs the black plastic spacers from under the pickups.
The colour doesn't look right in these photos, the actual burst fades in really nicely in person but looks severe in the pics. For some reason the iphone always seems to make the images look cooler. The yellow is a beautiful golden colour that looks almost like faded metallic in the light, especially on the sides. Lots of checking all over the place but only a couple of places with little bits of missing paint.
Chrome pups and the checked binding I've lusted after ever since I saw Stewarts.
Here's some quick pics inc some of the 12 string bridge:
Re: NGD 66 Coronado II
Bloody hell. That's some price.Thomas wrote:£570
Mine has the black surrounds, but the plastic is fragile as hell (bakelite?). It's dated Jan 67 so a little later than yours though. If you did want some you'd be better off trying to get some made up from thin pickguard material or something like that.
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Welcome to the Coronado Club! That's a good price you got it for.
I have a 1967 Coronado II as well. My guitar also came without the pickguard, though I like the look without so I never replaced it.
So you basically want a Coronado II setup like this? This is what is on my guitar though I don't have the tremolo arm yet.
It will be tough finding the tremolo and the bridge. The pickguard should not be too hard.
I will keep my eyes open for those parts and pass along the info.
I have a 1967 Coronado II as well. My guitar also came without the pickguard, though I like the look without so I never replaced it.
So you basically want a Coronado II setup like this? This is what is on my guitar though I don't have the tremolo arm yet.
It will be tough finding the tremolo and the bridge. The pickguard should not be too hard.
I will keep my eyes open for those parts and pass along the info.
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Here is a Bridge in the UK:
1969 Coronado II Bridge
Tremolo Unit in UK: (no Arm)
Tremolo No Arm
Brand new Tremolo with arm (in the box) California
Tremolo and Arm In the Box
Metal plate for strap Button
Metal Plate
I think I talked to the StayTrem guy a while back and he said he could make the trem arm.
1969 Coronado II Bridge
Tremolo Unit in UK: (no Arm)
Tremolo No Arm
Brand new Tremolo with arm (in the box) California
Tremolo and Arm In the Box
Metal plate for strap Button
Metal Plate
I think I talked to the StayTrem guy a while back and he said he could make the trem arm.
J Mascis Jazzmaster | AVRI Jaguar | Tuxedo-stang |Fender Toronado GT |
Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |
Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |
Thanks for the info but I'll probably wait until I can get some at a better price, or at least until after Xmas. (those parts are almost as much as I paid for the whole guitar). I could sell the OG 12 string bridge but I have the feeling it could come in handy at some point.
I joined the Coronado club a few years ago when I got my Coro I:
I joined the Coronado club a few years ago when I got my Coro I:
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Technically it's your fault I ever wanted one... well yours and Graham Coxons fault.
Gotta love shop price vs paid price. Tho I wonder just how little they actually paid for it from the poor punter who took it in . Also note wrong year on the hang tag. Guess they didn't now how Coronado serial numbers were a bit screwy. I reckon they just went with whatever the seller told them it was.
Gotta love shop price vs paid price. Tho I wonder just how little they actually paid for it from the poor punter who took it in . Also note wrong year on the hang tag. Guess they didn't now how Coronado serial numbers were a bit screwy. I reckon they just went with whatever the seller told them it was.
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When I bought mine at GC, they had it marked as 1973, based on the serial number though mine was a 1967.Thomas wrote:Technically it's your fault I ever wanted one... well yours and Graham Coxons fault.
Gotta love shop price vs paid price. Tho I wonder just how little they actually paid for it from the poor punter who took it in . Also note wrong year on the hang tag. Guess they didn't now how Coronado serial numbers were a bit screwy. I reckon they just went with whatever the seller told them it was.
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Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |
Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |
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I knew they stopped making Coronado IIs in 1972, so I knew the 1973 was wrong. I had to take the neck off to find out the real date.
I need to go get mine out of the case and play with a Big muff.
I need to go get mine out of the case and play with a Big muff.
J Mascis Jazzmaster | AVRI Jaguar | Tuxedo-stang |Fender Toronado GT |
Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |
Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |