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 (http://www.rumbleseatmusic.com/guitar%20pic%20pages/66FenderCoronadoBassSonic.html): "Stamped 'Special' on the headstock This Rare Custom Color Bass was used to Promote Fender's New Model"
(http://www.rumbleseatmusic.com/images/full%20size%201033w/66FenderCoronadoBassSonic.jpg)
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.
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.
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.
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...? ;)
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.
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.