1967 Fender Coronado II

Post by **Mike** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:00 am

Lovely stuff, what a stunner.

Looks 100% better with out the NO ALIBI pickguard

James · Post by **James** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:19 pm

I love the pickguard. It looks good with and without but it's back on there for now.

If the sun ever decides to make an appearance I'll take it off for some photos because the green underneath looks cool and maybe leave it off for a while, but my guess is it will stay on the guitar most of the time.

I'm hoping today I can do the bridge setup stuff and make a decision about trying to get hold of Mustang saddles or not. I'm quite tempted by the warmoth bridge with each saddle adjustable, but considering I want just the saddles and will have the base plate and cups spare the $55 is a bit steep. Hopefully the stock ones aren't too bad.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:41 pm

to be honest, they're ok once you get them set up properly, the saddles might buzz a wee bit now and again but they're generally fine. depends how easily stuff like that annoys you.

aen · Post by **aen** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:01 pm

stewart wrote:
aen wrote:
stewart wrote:also- how's the balance with the small tailpiece? is it neck heavy?
Mine is, and there's more metal on it's ass. HOWEVER, its not a huge problem, it tends to stay put as I use my left hand to fret notes and can easily support the weight of the neck.
I think the bigsby on mine balances it out quite nicely, the triangular trem on yours looks cool though and is probably a bit more functional generally (at a guess!)

Ehhh, not the best trem I've ever used. Probably because the bridge slips about. But the "One chunk of bent metal instead of a spring" is a good idea. I have a hollow body bigsby i might try just for shits.

James wrote:
crofty wrote:gorgeous. mind if i ask how much you paid?
I'm pretty sure I got a great deal on it - $1150/Â£780, for LPB that seems a steal.

It was in dire need of a setup but it seems like all is well.

Yeah dude, fine ass deal. Mine was $1074 with tax, for dopey ass sunburst, and TOM bridge. LPB is certainly worth another hundo.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:05 pm

aen wrote:
stewart wrote:
aen wrote: Mine is, and there's more metal on it's ass. HOWEVER, its not a huge problem, it tends to stay put as I use my left hand to fret notes and can easily support the weight of the neck.
I think the bigsby on mine balances it out quite nicely, the triangular trem on yours looks cool though and is probably a bit more functional generally (at a guess!)
Ehhh, not the best trem I've ever used. Probably because the bridge slips about. But the "One chunk of bent metal instead of a spring" is a good idea. I have a hollow body bigsby i might try just for shits.

ah, i was thinking because it had a big long jag/jazz arm it'd be easier to use.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:59 pm

what the hell's that big hole in the middle of the neck pocket? never seen such a thing.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:05 am

I believe they're hung from those to be painted.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:51 am

never seen it before.

your guitar's fake james, get rid of it.

xShifty · Post by **xShifty** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:19 pm

Huh, I've seen it on newer guitars like MIMs where they line up the cutter. But it's too old to be cut that way I think.

Seeing as there's no screw holes, maybe just the way they painted them. Or termites. Yeah, probably termites.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:27 pm

It's a mojo chamber. It amplifies mojo right at the most mojocritical point on a guitar, the neck/body join. It helps the blues travel from the fingers into the spaces between the fibres in the wood underneath the paint near the pickups, just where they're needed. Mojo arrows are as much as 15% more resonantly vibrant with respect to vibrous resonance as a result.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:40 pm

with the malibu's newporters, villagers etc of the time they had those same holes but they also exisited in the neck and there was one peice of metal that went into each, all i can figure is it was another way to keep the neck aligned over the years seeing as how the bolt on screws were about 5 inches long or something stupid.

James · Post by **James** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:42 pm

stewart wrote:your guitar's fake james, get rid of it.

Bugger, I thought I'd got away with it.

RARE Servicemans Fendar Corinado L@@K

Anyone want it for $50?

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 4:10 pm

i'll give you $40.

no wait, $35. final offer.

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:00 pm

LOVE IT!!! LOOKS AWESOME!!!

Post by **Doog** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:08 pm

Lovely stuff, James.

James · Post by **James** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:16 pm

I managed to get a few outdoor photos.

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Yarko · Post by **Yarko** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:52 pm

Looks so good I might get one now.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:24 am

The colour is beauty. Still much prefer it without the guard.

mcjt · Post by **mcjt** » Wed May 04, 2011 2:58 pm

beautiful, man! Congrats!

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:23 pm

Silliest bump ever.