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ilan

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'66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« on: November 16, 2010, 08:37:07 AM »
Crappy bass but what a great fin. Not $3,500 great, but drool-worthy. When it was new and not yellowed, this must have been a jaw dropper. From Rumble Seat Music's website: "Stamped 'Special' on the headstock This Rare Custom Color Bass was used to Promote Fender's New Model"

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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2010, 10:19:00 AM »
Dr. Bassman had a flirtation with one and IIRC he loved the look and finish, but found the sound mediocre.

Too bad they aren't a better bass - I LOVE the look.
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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2010, 10:29:26 AM »
I've always loved the look of Coronados.
You're right, that one was probably stunning when it was bright and new, though it is still a great example of the breed.
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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2010, 11:14:10 AM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on November 16, 2010, 10:19:00 AM
Dr. Bassman had a flirtation with one and IIRC he loved the look and finish, but found the sound mediocre.

Too bad they aren't a better bass - I LOVE the look.

His was a Coronado II. I had one too, the tone was okay with rounds but it was the worst neck diver I ever had despite the light weight.

If I ever were to buy another, it would be a Coronado I.
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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2010, 12:44:36 PM »
Quote from: Dave W on November 16, 2010, 11:14:10 AM
If I ever were to buy another, it would be a Coronado I.

... with some lead in her belly...? ;)
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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2010, 08:40:17 PM »
A fun factoid on these things is that the guitar and bass bodies were the same - same pup and pot holes.  The bass had the thumb/finger rest holes, and the guitars had pickguard holes.  So if you ever need a body, there are plenty.
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Re: '66 Sonic Blue Coronado I
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2010, 10:46:46 PM »
Quote from: eb2 on November 17, 2010, 08:40:17 PM
A fun factoid on these things is that the guitar and bass bodies were the same - same pup and pot holes.  The bass had the thumb/finger rest holes, and the guitars had pickguard holes.  So if you ever need a body, there are plenty.

Doesn't drbassman have another one which he made from a Coronado guitar body? IIRC he used different pickups and bridge.
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