Well...in some sort of maverick mavouvre, I slapped a pre-order and deposit down on my Coronado today (black cherry burst since you ask dear reader). Psyched!
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:21 pm
by lorez
PMT called to say they had one of the starcasters come in today so by the time I went an hour later it had been sold Still they had the bass vi in, was really impressed by the squier one for money
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:44 am
by markarkark
paul_ wrote:
BobArsecake wrote:Nice to have USA Toronados back.
The classic Toronados were MIM and I imagine they would be again? Is there more info on this or something?
They did make a US 'special' Toronado, but yeah, most of the models were MIM.
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:25 am
by BobArsecake
markarkark wrote:
paul_ wrote:
BobArsecake wrote:Nice to have USA Toronados back.
The classic Toronados were MIM and I imagine they would be again? Is there more info on this or something?
They did make a US 'special' Toronado, but yeah, most of the models were MIM.
Oh, boo-urns. They were so nice.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:30 am
by othomas2
Well after seeing a youtuber demo one, saying he got his from Thomann... I went and checked stock.
It appears they have a black one in incase anyone keen.
Saw a fiesta red Coronado today. Looked brilliant but there was an awful fat guy noodling awfully for twenty minutes or so right in front of it which sort of drove me out of the shop.
Shall go back.
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:02 pm
by Bacchus
Not fiesta red, more's the shame, candy apple red.
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:34 am
by timhulio
Okay the one in black looks pretty good in the GAK video. Nice you learn they pronounce it G-A-K, rather than like gak the drug.
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:29 pm
by avj
timhulio wrote:Okay the one in black looks pretty good in the GAK video. Nice you learn they pronounce it G-A-K, rather than like gak the drug.
I can never get this out of my head when I see GAK.
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:14 pm
by DGNR8
The bottom line is that none of us have Starcasters. A reissue makes it feasible. It also means that sooner or later there will be parts around. If they fly, there will be third party parts and mods. Rather than a rare unknown, they will become popular like they always should have been.
It's like bringing back Captain Kirk and Spock. That show lasted three seasons and was cancelled because of low ratings, but became a cult hit.
I wouldn't expect to see any Wildwoods, but that would be interesting. Or an Antigua!
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:18 pm
by BobArsecake
Walked past Forsythe's in Manchester yesterday who had a Coronado and two Starcasters, they're bloody lovely.
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:06 pm
by paul_
DGNR8 wrote:It's like bringing back Captain Kirk and Spock. That show lasted three seasons and was cancelled because of low ratings, but became a cult hit.
Still, stick a flashy bridge in there and the point is lost.
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:12 pm
by finboy
DGNR8 wrote:The bottom line is that none of us have Starcasters. A reissue makes it feasible. It also means that sooner or later there will be parts around. If they fly, there will be third party parts and mods. Rather than a rare unknown, they will become popular like they always should have been.
It's like bringing back Captain Kirk and Spock. That show lasted three seasons and was cancelled because of low ratings, but became a cult hit.
I wouldn't expect to see any Wildwoods, but that would be interesting. Or an Antigua!
That bmm one, oh myyyyyyyy
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:19 pm
by James
I think that's just CAR in a bad photo. I've never seen a BMM Coronado though I wouldn't be at all surprised if some were made.
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:19 pm
by paul_
There was a similar debate on a les paul forum regarding this one
That one is definitely just a faded CAR. With an auto-white balance it's less ambiguous.
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:03 am
by Chris Fleming
I think the new ones looks and seems to sound cool as class as a mo fo.... looking froward to some o you guys that have ordered these beasts reviewing them. I think the Coronado's seem to be the best bet?
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:29 pm
by stewart
James wrote:That one is definitely just a faded CAR. With an auto-white balance it's less ambiguous.
definitely CAR. same spec as mine, too.
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:08 pm
by othomas2
Starcaster arrived at the shop today... much nicer than I had thought in fact. The demo's online so far have been pretty uninspiring.
Sounds really nice !! and feels ace... Anyone used to Jag proportions will like it I'm sure, even with the longer scale length. Think having the neck pushed in somewhat does this, but feels surprisingly comfortable overall. I really can't fault the guitar apart from it looking like the slightly uglier, chubbier younger brother of the original.
Still they had the bass vi in, was really impressed by the squier one for money
