Coronado Bass - almost finished!

[Dave W]

It doesn't look in too bad shape. Nothing that just has to be refinished. It'll be fine.

Good luck fishing the electronics back in.

[drbassman]

Looking very nice Dr. B!

Were you able to save the face of the headstock? More pics!

Scott ( BassVI )

The face is OK, the finish is very faded and crazed, so I could do much to repair the extra hole except fill it.  It just can't tolerate much wet sanding or polishing at this stage.  I'll post a pic tonight.

[drbassman]

It doesn't look in too bad shape. Nothing that just has to be refinished. It'll be fine.

Good luck fishing the electronics back in.

Actually, fishing the stuff thru on one of these isn't bad.  The original wiring is encased in a semi-rigid tubing that makes it much easier to fish the stuff around.  In fact, I'm looking for some for future HB projects, it's neat stuff.  I'll post a pic tonight.

[drbassman]

Actually, fishing the stuff thru on one of these isn't bad.  The original wiring is encased in a semi-rigid tubing that makes it much easier to fish the stuff around.  In fact, I'm looking for some for future HB projects, it's neat stuff.  I'll post a pic tonight.

I'd like to find some of this metal wiring conduit they used on my old Coronado.  Sure keeps things organized when stuffing things back in.............

[drbassman]

Looking very nice Dr. B!

Were you able to save the face of the headstock? More pics!

Scott ( BassVI )

Well, I saved the face, but it's pretty rough.  The finish is crazed, faded and thin.  I'd like to wet sand and polish it, but I'm sure the decal would disappear.  So, I just patched the extra hole above the nut as best as I could.  When I tried to sand that, the finish came off around it!  So, I decided I better just stop and leave her be.  This is joining my collection as a player bass not requiring kid-glove treatment.  But hey, everyone should have a couple of those!

[Dave W]

That tiny flex conduit is neat. I had been told before I bought mine that I'd regret it if I ever had to fish the electronics in and out of those f-holes. Obviously it wouldn't be that bad, thanks to the conduit.

[drbassman]

That tiny flex conduit is neat. I had been told before I bought mine that I'd regret it if I ever had to fish the electronics in and out of those f-holes. Obviously it wouldn't be that bad, thanks to the conduit.

It doesn't look like anyone carries it. I'll probably try some plastic-nylon variations.

[drbassman]

I have a few adjustments to make, need some knobs, and then she's good to go.  Will probably replace the current Gretsch bridge I made up with a Coronado one if I ever see one on eBay! 

She sounds great, just like the previous Coronado I had a few years back, but better I think.  This one has a nice clear hollow tone to it, not muddy like an EB-2.  It's gonna be fun to play. 

[Nocturnal]

Great work as always, Doc!!! You are a talented man.

[Dave W]

Nice work. The Coronado bridge is nothing to write home about (as you probably remember), the Gretsch ought to do just fine.

[chromium]

That's beautiful.  I've always been drawn to the Coronado looks, but I've never had a chance to play or hear one.

I'll keep an eye out for that conduit.  The places I deal with for my side biz don't have anything like that - just the modern chrome/plastic slip-on equivalent.  That stuff in your bass almost looks the windings from a giant flatwound!   

[drbassman]

Great work as always, Doc!!! You are a talented man.

thanks! Practice makes perfect.

[drbassman]

Nice work. The Coronado bridge is nothing to write home about (as you probably remember), the Gretsch ought to do just fine.

Yeah, I know. the Gretsch bridge is much better for intonating. It'll probably be a permanent fixture on this one.

[drbassman]

That's beautiful.  I've always been drawn to the Coronado looks, but I've never had a chance to play or hear one.

I'll keep an eye out for that conduit.  The places I deal with for my side biz don't have anything like that - just the modern chrome/plastic slip-on equivalent.  That stuff in your bass almost looks the windings from a giant flatwound!   

They are pretty unique as the pups were made by DeArmond and the hollow body give them a sound all their own. Fender was trying to compete with the EB-2 and it was a bit late to the party.

I thought the same thing about that metal conduit.

[Pilgrim]

That is absolutely beautiful.  You do fantastic work, man.  Just lovely!!