NGD: 67 Coronado II - LPB

[JSett]

I don't get why everyone moans about the pickups on these...after a good setup, and winding the poles out so they're closer to the strings, it sounds great! Like a really woody Jazzmaster. Sounds great with the Rat or Sunface...with more than a little feedback as a side-salad. Maybe it's one of the 'good ones *shrugs shoulders* maybe that's why it's clearly been played a lot....

(Pictures taken straight out of the box while the light was good. The bridge is back where it belongs )















With the rest of the gang...



Non-original tuners and the massive hole in the back are a bummer but oh well

It did get shipped in this rather opulent semi-rigid gigbag though, that also seemed to have an old Shubb tucked away in one of the pockets with some picks...

[Jonesie]

That is absolutely gorgeous. I don't think the back panel would bother me all that much, and I'm sure it's not a huge detriment to the sound. You're still getting the top vibrating and the sound of those pickups.

[GreenKnee]

Wow that thing is cool! The wear showing the original colour under the yellowed clear coat is sensational. I didn't even notice the backplate first time round until I read your post, it's nicely done. And now it's there I guess it will make future jobs on the guitar easier.

I'd love to hear how it sounds if you get the opportunity.

[smjenkins]

Oh hell yes. That thing is the business. Congrats on an epic NGD!

[marqueemoon]

That’s nice.

[parry]

I can attest to what a massive pain in the ass it is, fishing pots through those "EFFFF(YOU!") holes! Not at all surprised, when I see routing on the backsides of these.

Goddamn, though. That thing is BEEEEAUTIFUL! Looks right at home. Nice score

[Pacafeliz]

Once more, I call

THEE ABSOLUTE DIBS

on this one.
Love hole'd up guitars. And non original tuners.
And beaters and shit.

[JSett]

That is absolutely gorgeous. I don't think the back panel would bother me all that much, and I'm sure it's not a huge detriment to the sound. You're still getting the top vibrating and the sound of those pickups.

Yeah, I don't really care at all, I'm certain I'll be thankful for it at some point!

I'd love to hear how it sounds if you get the opportunity.

Sure, here's a really crappy phone demo that's slightly out of tune, improvised and I'm wearing dirty sweatpants

Once more, I call

THEE ABSOLUTE DIBS

on this one.
Love hole'd up guitars. And non original tuners.
And beaters and shit.

My pal Gary had expressed dibs before I made it known here, but he doesn't like spending money on anything so take that with a pinch of salt

[panoramic]

You're a guitar ninja my friend!

[JSett]

You're a guitar ninja my friend!

[DeathJag]

For real! Where do you find these jewels?!! Ever heard Johnny Jewel? That's how I think of you.

I thought I hated hollow bodies because they always sound awful, muddy, indistinct, thunky, and dead. But hot dog! That thing sounds lovely! I like the middle position a lot.

[Surfysonic]

Sure, here's a really crappy phone demo that's slightly out of tune, improvised and I'm wearing dirty sweatpants

Congrats & enjoy! Sounds wonderful! How's the neck thickness - thin, C, or chunky? Asking for a friend...

I thought I hated hollow bodies because they always sound awful, muddy, indistinct, thunky, and dead. But hot dog! That thing sounds lovely! I like the middle position a lot.

I felt that way, too. Then I got turned onto Gretsch guitars. I love Filter'Tron pickups (or TV Jones TV Classic pickups) as well as the the outstanding Dynasonic single coil pickups (or TV Jones T-Armond single coil pickups). Changed my life!

[JSett]

Congrats & enjoy! Sounds wonderful! How's the neck thickness - thin, C, or chunky? Asking for a friend...

I'd say a little thicker than a usual 60's C...a touch chunkier than a Jazzmaster of the same era. Very comfortable

[panoramic]

enjoyed the demo, sounds like a keeper to me

[Surfysonic]

Congrats & enjoy! Sounds wonderful! How's the neck thickness - thin, C, or chunky? Asking for a friend...

I'd say a little thicker than a usual 60's C...a touch chunkier than a Jazzmaster of the same era. Very comfortable

Very cool!...and also - oh, shit - here comes another new gear obsession!