Coronado Case recomendations

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:03 am

I picked up a 1967 Coronado II a couple years back and the case was covered in duct tape. I hadn't bothered replacing it until the other day I noticed the top was separating and really is not offering any protection.

Any good recommendations for a good replacement case? I thought this thread might also apply to anyone who plans to pickup one of the Coronado reissues in the near future as well.

bluesngrunge · Post by **bluesngrunge** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:24 am

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Tweed-Delux ... _2200.html ?

bluesngrunge · Post by **bluesngrunge** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:30 am

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Tweed-Delux ... _2200.html ?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:46 am

bluesngrunge wrote:http://www.guitarfetish.com/Tweed-Delux ... _2200.html ?

I like the look and price on that case. Have you tried a Coronado in this case?

bluesngrunge · Post by **bluesngrunge** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:54 am

taylornutt wrote:
bluesngrunge wrote:http://www.guitarfetish.com/Tweed-Delux ... _2200.html ?
I like the look and price on that case. Have you tried a Coronado in this case?

nope

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:58 am

How does a Coronado II body shape compare to a Gibson ES-335? I see a couple a of cases that fit 335s as well.

bluesngrunge · Post by **bluesngrunge** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:01 am

taylornutt wrote:How does a Coronado II body shape compare to a Gibson ES-335? I see a couple a of cases that fit 335s as well.

from what I can tell they're similar enough

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:55 pm

I'd recommend the Mono M80 Semi size case. A bit pricey but considering you're going to be putting a vintage guitar in it I'd think it'd be worth it. They're really good cases. After the guys at music college saw mine a whole bunch of them went out and bought the same case for their guitars.

They've also got a lifetime guarantee, so when one of the internal pouches got a rip in it (totally my fault for stuffing it way too full), Mono shipped me a brand new case to replace my original one.

I use the case everyday to take my guitar around the city and it's been a complete lifesaver, so much easier to transport than a hard case and it offers pretty much the same level of protection.

bradzeera · Post by **bradzeera** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:03 pm

Daaaaaayyyyuuummnnn is all I have to say about those M80 bags. they look super nice might have to pick up a couple now that i know about them

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:24 pm

335 case will fit perfectly, I have one for mine.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:53 pm

stewart wrote:335 case will fit perfectly, I have one for mine.

Thanks. That helps a lot actually.

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:28 am

So what are you doing with the old case?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:43 am

DGNR8 wrote:So what are you doing with the old case?

Not sure. Maybe make a Desperado inspired gun case

apreswho · Post by **apreswho** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 4:12 am

I'd also been looking for a case for my Coronado (66') I'd heard the 335 sized cases will work but great to hear that verified. Thanks!

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 4:30 pm

stewart wrote:335 case will fit perfectly, I have one for mine.

I have a gator 335 case and it is much too large. have a bunch of fabric stacked at the bottom. The main problem is the difference in neck/headstock body angle alignment. but it works

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:39 pm

^ same deal for me. The Coro body is way thinner. I have a load of padding behind mine to hold it in place. I have an old Westone case that my 330 copy came with and that fits much better.

James · Post by **James** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:47 pm

I have also have a Gator 335 case but it's a nice, snug fit. The body just barely fits and the angle of the neck support is intended for an angled headstock but it all fits nicely and securely. The one I have is bright pink on the inside and brown on the outside (what the MyLesPaul types somewhat disgustingly refer to as the 'cali girl' case).

James · Post by **James** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:36 pm

That's the case I have and would recommend it. Which Gator case do you have, cobascis?

Pacafeliz · Post by **Pacafeliz** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:24 pm

i was lucky enough to find an old italian VOX case that fits it like a glove.

but that might be of little help for you, sorry...