Rehabbed Coronado bass

drbassman · December 20, 2008, 06:41:47 AM

I thought you Fender fans might like this. I have a few adjustments to make, need some knobs, and then she's good to go. It has a Gretsch bridge and knobs on the way.

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.

rockinrayduke · December 20, 2008, 06:24:00 PM

Very sweet, I've always wanted one of these.

Great job!

Rvl · December 20, 2008, 07:24:56 PM

Good to hear someone else likes Coronado's

I think the Gretsch bridge is much better sounding than the original
The original is very heavy and the rubber saddles was a mistake on the designer's part

Thanks

Robert VanLane

drbassman · December 20, 2008, 10:11:40 PM

Thanks Ray, they are kinda cool!

Yeah Robert, I had one a few years ago that I sold and I missed it. I'll keep this one around!

EvilLordJuju · December 21, 2008, 09:15:26 AM

Yeah very nice. I'm gassing for one too. I got a '66 6 string coronado guitar, which is cool. How does the bass function in a gig situation? I've heard less than favourable comments (but would really like to try for myself)

drbassman · December 21, 2008, 10:49:23 AM

I haven't gigged with this yet, but my old one was muddier than this one. this bass is also a Coronado guitar body. the bodies were identical so I just tossed a Coronado bass neck on it. You could make your 6 string into a bass without any routing or damage.

Dave W · December 21, 2008, 11:20:54 AM

It should work fine in a gig situation. I've heard the Greenhornes* live several times, Jack Lawrence played his Coronado I each time and it was very present. For an example look at the two videos here.

Also saw him play it on Letterman when he was backing Loretta Lynn on her Van Lear Rose tour.

*one of my two favorite things about Cincinnati

EvilLordJuju · December 21, 2008, 11:59:15 AM

Quote from: drbassman on December 21, 2008, 10:49:23 AM
You could make your 6 string into a bass without any routing or damage.

Really? interesting indeed, and well worth trying

rockinrayduke · December 21, 2008, 01:27:44 PM

Quoteone of my two favorite things about Cincinnati

And the other one must be Skyline Chili!!

drbassman · December 21, 2008, 01:28:17 PM

Quote from: EvilLordJuju on December 21, 2008, 11:59:15 AM
Really? interesting indeed, and well worth trying

I could have bought a Coronado bass body off eBay, but I like the lack of the 2 thumbrests on the guitar bodies. I'd never use them anyway.

drbassman · December 21, 2008, 01:35:30 PM

Quote from: rockinrayduke on December 21, 2008, 01:27:44 PM
And the other one must be Skyline Chili!!

Ah, Skyline Chili. The other favorite must be White Castle burgers!

I did my freshman year in college at UC but didn't care for it. Ended up at Kent State then Ohio University. Those were great times!

Dave W · December 21, 2008, 03:45:19 PM

My other Cincinnati favorite is Jay Gilbert of "Uncle Jay Explains The News." Weekly podcast of non-partisan satire in the guise of explaining the news to kids ("helping little minds understand big news stories"). Also on YouTube.

drbassman · December 21, 2008, 06:01:59 PM

I'll check him out..........

rockinrayduke · December 23, 2008, 08:28:29 AM

Little Kings Creme Ale! mmmmmmm

patman · December 23, 2008, 10:59:01 AM

I miss little kings