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FENDER CORONADO I. 1966 Roger Rossmeisl designed. Beautiful. Undervalued Vintage
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Description
FENDER
CORONADO I
9-10-1966
SN: 178251 (built in the Fullerton, CA plant)
Beautiful Burst
Introduction. I was one of those guys who always dismissed FENDER guitars, e.g. the “Strat” and the “Tele” as being boring in appearance and simply “not cool. But then I discovered the “stylish” models such as the CORONADO series followed by the “STARCASTER”, LTD, et al.
(From online sources):
“Fender first offered Coronado hollow body models in 1966 in response to the Gretsch and Epiphone guitars whose popularity surged thanks to the Beatles and other British Invasion acts. Roger Rossmeisl, a luthier previously associated with Gibson and Rickenbacker, designed the series, which featured single- and dual-pickup guitars (with and without tremolo) arms, a 12-string, and a bass.”
“Coronados were strange mash-ups—fully hollow guitars with bolt-on necks, Fender-style headstocks, and DeArmond pickups. They were also—at least relative to Fender’s other successes—a commercial flop. The instruments were prone to squealing at high volumes, which discouraged rock guitarists from playing them. Meanwhile, most jazz guitarists viewed the bolt-on assembly as inferior (though jazz/R&B great Phil Upchurch was a Coronado endorser and made good use of its bouncy, elastic vibrato.)”
“Coronados were discontinued in 1972. But despite their quirks—or maybe because of them—they have since been embraced by left-of-center rockers like Graham Coxon of Blur and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo. Vintage Coronados have crept up in value, and now Fender has added this dual-pickup Coronado II to its Modern Player Series.”
ABOUT THE FENDER CORONADO. (from Wikipedia):
The Fender Coronado was a double-cutaway thin-line , announced in 1965, it was manufactured by . The aesthetic design embodied in the Coronado represents a departure from previous Fender instruments; the design remains an uncharacteristic piece of Fender history. Development and design The very un-Fender like instrument was designed by Roger Rossmeisl (who had previously also designed instruments for , but who went on to create numerous models for Fender) in an attempt to capitalize on the increasing popularity of semi-acoustic guitars following the high-profile use of hollow-bodied instruments, such as the by bands like . During Rossmeisl's time designing for Fender he also designed the Fender Montego, a jazz box style guitar which shares the Coronado's fixed F tailpiece; and the 1967 Fender Wildwood which shares the headstock.
Three versions of the Coronado guitar were produced from 1966 through 1972. The Fender Coronado I, discontinued in 1970, was the original single design. The Coronado II had an added bridge pickup (with relative tone and volume controls). The Coronado XII, released in 1967, was a version of the guitar. Coronado were also manufactured. The Coronado was a true hollow-bodied electric guitar; like the and , it did not have a central solid wood block in the body. This is in contrast to guitars such as the , which, although appearing similar, were constructed with a solid central block running lengthways through the arch top body.
The top, sides and back of the body were maple for the non-Wildwood versions, the top being slightly arched, and featuring two generous, routed and bound "f" holes. The body of the instrument was finished in a high- loss , a finish which is no longer frequently used in the manufacture of modern guitars. The Coronado also featured relatively thin 'C'-shaped neck, topped with a fingerboard, and a shaped similarly to that of a .
Unusual for Fender at the time, the Coronado's were made by ; a company whose pickups were more usually found on guitars, and the was a free-floating, non anchored, '' style bridge, with a suspended tailpiece. tailpieces were also available at extra cost for 1966 until cease of the Coronado's production. The wiring harness used in the Fender Coronado line was manufactured by Rowe Industries of Toledo, Ohio and delivered as a completely pre-assembled set.
The Coronado gained significant attention when used by in the 1968 film , performing the song 'There Ain't Nothing Like a Song' with in the final scene and is the only guitar used by Elvis within the entire film. Rossmeisl's Fender-creations were also used by Elvis in a separate film 'Clambake' where the is seen in two scenes.
Despite the expensive construction of the instrument, the Coronado achieved little success. The guitar was prone to feedback at high volumes, and the bolt-on neck construction, favored by Fender, failed to appeal to purist guitarists, who would make up a large part of the market for a hollow-bodied electric guitar. It has however gained a significant following after release for its natural resonance and bright and deep.
Coronado XII two pickups—neck and bridge positions—two volume and two tone controls, as well as a three-position selector switch. Block inlays. Fender curved twelve string "hockey stick" headstock. Cherry, Sunburst, DuPont custom colors and six shades of Wildwood.
THIS GUITAR:
This guitar is in FAIR cosmetic and operating condition. It has the usual small dings, dents, scratches, etc. that are expected on a guitar 49 years old. There are several large scratches on the back on the top left side looking at the back. And several places have paint missing on the front. The neck is worn on the back-especially in the money chord section behind 2/3 frets. Hardware is tarnished. But please look at the photos to get a good view of its condition.
NOTE: It does not have the “Finish Checking (cracks)” that you usually see on these nitro guitars.
Does not come with OHSC.
For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item. Thank you.
Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.
The guarantee. The guitar is in FAIR cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad. The guitar is in fully operational condition. Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller). Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us
PAYPAL.
SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: WE WILL NOT SHIP TO ANY THIRD PARTY AND WE WILL NOT DO SHIP TO ANY FIRM, SUCH AS Shop Airlines America or sekaimon WHO RESHIPS THE ITEM OUTSIDE THE USA. SHIPPING DAMAGE. Any external, or internal, shipping damage MUST BE REPORTED to Seller and to Carrier within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. IT IS THE BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.NO EXCEPTION.
1. Payment must be received within five days of the end of the auction. 2. NO REFUNDS. Please ask your questions before you bid. As noted under "Shipping", we will repair any defective item. This does not apply to shipping damage or to damage after receipt. Please note that every guitar we sell has been fully audited, tested, set up,inspected, and photograph prior to shipment.
ABOUT TUNEYOURSOUND. Tune Your Sound Sound Your Tune Guitars make Sounds ! Guitar players make Tunes. But which guitar makes your Tune best?The beginning point in making a tune is You. The music in your head goes to your hands which form chords and notes. The end point is the Tune heard by those listening created by the Sounds of the instruments in between. Our job at TuneYourSound.com (TYS) is to fill in the middle. Or, in other words, "complete the chain". We are guitar players and collectors at TuneYourSound.com. Collectively we have personally owned and played over 1800 guitars. And we have seen guitar players play-from Jimi using his teeth to Jimmy using his bow. And now, we want to tell you what we have learned over the years and under the stages. First: There should be two primary guitars in your life. The one you start with (by choice or coincidence) and the one you finish with (once you find it, you'll know it and keep it). But of course, humans are acquisitive by nature, so we are prone to own more than we need-but a guitar player must have what he really needs. Two: Sometimes it's better for a guitar to be heard than seen and other times it's better for a guitar to be seen than heard. So, play it both ways. Buy a guitar that does both. Three: Avoid the hype. Especially now with the Internet overloading us with data. Buy a guitar that you trust from someone you trust. Four: Make it personal. Establish a relationship with your seller. That way you will never be disappointed-nor abandoned. After all, it is still about money-your money. And you deserve to get more than you give. At TuneYourSound.com, we have the answer!
Please contact us directly at ebay email system.
Description
CORONADO I
9-10-1966
SN: 178251 (built in the Fullerton, CA plant)
Beautiful Burst
Introduction. I was one of those guys who always dismissed FENDER guitars, e.g. the “Strat” and the “Tele” as being boring in appearance and simply “not cool. But then I discovered the “stylish” models such as the CORONADO series followed by the “STARCASTER”, LTD, et al.
(From online sources):
“Fender first offered Coronado hollow body models in 1966 in response to the Gretsch and Epiphone guitars whose popularity surged thanks to the Beatles and other British Invasion acts. Roger Rossmeisl, a luthier previously associated with Gibson and Rickenbacker, designed the series, which featured single- and dual-pickup guitars (with and without tremolo) arms, a 12-string, and a bass.”
“Coronados were strange mash-ups—fully hollow guitars with bolt-on necks, Fender-style headstocks, and DeArmond pickups. They were also—at least relative to Fender’s other successes—a commercial flop. The instruments were prone to squealing at high volumes, which discouraged rock guitarists from playing them. Meanwhile, most jazz guitarists viewed the bolt-on assembly as inferior (though jazz/R&B great Phil Upchurch was a Coronado endorser and made good use of its bouncy, elastic vibrato.)”
“Coronados were discontinued in 1972. But despite their quirks—or maybe because of them—they have since been embraced by left-of-center rockers like Graham Coxon of Blur and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo. Vintage Coronados have crept up in value, and now Fender has added this dual-pickup Coronado II to its Modern Player Series.”
ABOUT THE FENDER CORONADO. (from Wikipedia):
The Fender Coronado was a double-cutaway thin-line , announced in 1965, it was manufactured by . The aesthetic design embodied in the Coronado represents a departure from previous Fender instruments; the design remains an uncharacteristic piece of Fender history. Development and design The very un-Fender like instrument was designed by Roger Rossmeisl (who had previously also designed instruments for , but who went on to create numerous models for Fender) in an attempt to capitalize on the increasing popularity of semi-acoustic guitars following the high-profile use of hollow-bodied instruments, such as the by bands like . During Rossmeisl's time designing for Fender he also designed the Fender Montego, a jazz box style guitar which shares the Coronado's fixed F tailpiece; and the 1967 Fender Wildwood which shares the headstock.
Three versions of the Coronado guitar were produced from 1966 through 1972. The Fender Coronado I, discontinued in 1970, was the original single design. The Coronado II had an added bridge pickup (with relative tone and volume controls). The Coronado XII, released in 1967, was a version of the guitar. Coronado were also manufactured. The Coronado was a true hollow-bodied electric guitar; like the and , it did not have a central solid wood block in the body. This is in contrast to guitars such as the , which, although appearing similar, were constructed with a solid central block running lengthways through the arch top body.
The top, sides and back of the body were maple for the non-Wildwood versions, the top being slightly arched, and featuring two generous, routed and bound "f" holes. The body of the instrument was finished in a high- loss , a finish which is no longer frequently used in the manufacture of modern guitars. The Coronado also featured relatively thin 'C'-shaped neck, topped with a fingerboard, and a shaped similarly to that of a .
Unusual for Fender at the time, the Coronado's were made by ; a company whose pickups were more usually found on guitars, and the was a free-floating, non anchored, '' style bridge, with a suspended tailpiece. tailpieces were also available at extra cost for 1966 until cease of the Coronado's production. The wiring harness used in the Fender Coronado line was manufactured by Rowe Industries of Toledo, Ohio and delivered as a completely pre-assembled set.
The Coronado gained significant attention when used by in the 1968 film , performing the song 'There Ain't Nothing Like a Song' with in the final scene and is the only guitar used by Elvis within the entire film. Rossmeisl's Fender-creations were also used by Elvis in a separate film 'Clambake' where the is seen in two scenes.
Despite the expensive construction of the instrument, the Coronado achieved little success. The guitar was prone to feedback at high volumes, and the bolt-on neck construction, favored by Fender, failed to appeal to purist guitarists, who would make up a large part of the market for a hollow-bodied electric guitar. It has however gained a significant following after release for its natural resonance and bright and deep.
Coronado XII two pickups—neck and bridge positions—two volume and two tone controls, as well as a three-position selector switch. Block inlays. Fender curved twelve string "hockey stick" headstock. Cherry, Sunburst, DuPont custom colors and six shades of Wildwood.
THIS GUITAR:
This guitar is in FAIR cosmetic and operating condition. It has the usual small dings, dents, scratches, etc. that are expected on a guitar 49 years old. There are several large scratches on the back on the top left side looking at the back. And several places have paint missing on the front. The neck is worn on the back-especially in the money chord section behind 2/3 frets. Hardware is tarnished. But please look at the photos to get a good view of its condition.
NOTE: It does not have the “Finish Checking (cracks)” that you usually see on these nitro guitars.
Does not come with OHSC.
For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item. Thank you.
Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.
The guarantee. The guitar is in FAIR cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad. The guitar is in fully operational condition. Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller). Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us
PAYPAL.
SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: WE WILL NOT SHIP TO ANY THIRD PARTY AND WE WILL NOT DO SHIP TO ANY FIRM, SUCH AS Shop Airlines America or sekaimon WHO RESHIPS THE ITEM OUTSIDE THE USA. SHIPPING DAMAGE. Any external, or internal, shipping damage MUST BE REPORTED to Seller and to Carrier within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. IT IS THE BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.NO EXCEPTION.
1. Payment must be received within five days of the end of the auction. 2. NO REFUNDS. Please ask your questions before you bid. As noted under "Shipping", we will repair any defective item. This does not apply to shipping damage or to damage after receipt. Please note that every guitar we sell has been fully audited, tested, set up,inspected, and photograph prior to shipment.
ABOUT TUNEYOURSOUND. Tune Your Sound Sound Your Tune Guitars make Sounds ! Guitar players make Tunes. But which guitar makes your Tune best?The beginning point in making a tune is You. The music in your head goes to your hands which form chords and notes. The end point is the Tune heard by those listening created by the Sounds of the instruments in between. Our job at TuneYourSound.com (TYS) is to fill in the middle. Or, in other words, "complete the chain". We are guitar players and collectors at TuneYourSound.com. Collectively we have personally owned and played over 1800 guitars. And we have seen guitar players play-from Jimi using his teeth to Jimmy using his bow. And now, we want to tell you what we have learned over the years and under the stages. First: There should be two primary guitars in your life. The one you start with (by choice or coincidence) and the one you finish with (once you find it, you'll know it and keep it). But of course, humans are acquisitive by nature, so we are prone to own more than we need-but a guitar player must have what he really needs. Two: Sometimes it's better for a guitar to be heard than seen and other times it's better for a guitar to be seen than heard. So, play it both ways. Buy a guitar that does both. Three: Avoid the hype. Especially now with the Internet overloading us with data. Buy a guitar that you trust from someone you trust. Four: Make it personal. Establish a relationship with your seller. That way you will never be disappointed-nor abandoned. After all, it is still about money-your money. And you deserve to get more than you give. At TuneYourSound.com, we have the answer!
Please contact us directly at ebay email system.