1973 Fender Coronado II

Bringing your older offset back to life.
Post Reply
User avatar
Musjagjazz
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 447
Joined: Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:57 am

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Musjagjazz » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:17 am

There is a vibrato on ebay now, unfortunately bids only - no affiliation

Image

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-1967-Co ... %7Ciid%3A1

There is also a tailpiece version too - no affiliation

Image

https://www.ebay.com/itm/60s-Vintage-Fe ... %7Ciid%3A1
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:53 am

Yeah,

I have my eye on the vibrato. The Same seller (The Jersey Butcher) is selling a bridge and pickguard too.
Top
User avatar
Gavanti
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1734
Joined: Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:31 pm
Location: Des Noise, Idohiowa
Contact:
Contact Gavanti

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Gavanti » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:14 am

Jazzmastervsjaguar wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:53 am
 Yeah,

I have my eye on the vibrato. The Same seller (The Jersey Butcher) is selling a bridge and pickguard too.
I hope you get them all. That’s going to be gorgeous!
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:28 am

Thanks. Me too!
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:51 am

So close to getting everything needed. I won the vibrato and pickguard off of ebay but wasn't able to get the bridge. So if anyone sees a bridge or has one for sale please shoot me a DM.
Top
User avatar
will
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1116
Joined: Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:36 pm
Contact:
Contact will

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by will » Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:01 am

I think since the bridges aren't connected to the bodies, they always get lost - hence the high prices!!

There are lots of cheap archtop bridges out there that you can use while you search - and play the guitar in the meantime!
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:07 am

Update some pictures:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/182838386@N03/
Top
User avatar
Trout
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1081
Joined: Tue Dec 02, 2014 4:32 am
Location: Sweden
Contact:
Contact Trout

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Trout » Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:19 am

Jazzmastervsjaguar wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:07 am
 Update some pictures:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/182838386@N03/
I’m not ok with this. Just two pictures? No, I need more.
#sitdownrock at https://staffanandersson.bandcamp.com/album/det-hemliga-namnet
Top
User avatar
mcjt
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 4295
Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:17 pm
Location: Côte-St-Luc QC

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by mcjt » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:22 am

oops. There weren't many Coro fans who saw this thread!
Yes, herringbone inlay Coros are early ones from 65-67.
I'm sure that bridge is adequate, but isn't it a bit flat for the 7.25" radius of the fretboard?
I may have an extra bridge. Or you can tear apart a cheap mustang bridge.
Play on!!!!!!
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:15 am

The bridge is not the correct radius but it actually works pretty good. I have the action pretty low without any buzz. I'm still on the hunt for a vintage correct one but I'm pretty happy with it as is until I can find a good vintage replacment. Sadly I saw one on reverb a few weeks ago but money was a little tight and it sold right away.
Top
User avatar
DaddyDom
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 209
Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:54 pm

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by DaddyDom » Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:20 pm

Cool! I'm just refurbing a red one for a pal. Is your pickguard kind-of goldie or off-white?
Thanks in advance.
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:57 am

Mine is gold.
Top
User avatar
surfin_bird
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 1356
Joined: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:06 am
Location: Amsterdam

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by surfin_bird » Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:58 am

This makes me regret selling my wildwood coronado :( Although I really didn't bond with it - it sure was a very pretty guitar.
Top
User avatar
username
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 543
Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:14 am

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by username » Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:50 am

Awesome guitar, man!
I think I have at least one creme switch tip lying around. Not sure if it will fit, but it's yours when you pay for shipping. ;)
This is a block of text that can be added to posts you make. There is a 255 character limit.
Top
User avatar
Jazzmastervsjaguar
PAT. # 2.972.923
PAT. # 2.972.923
Posts: 789
Joined: Mon May 28, 2012 7:37 am
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Burbs of DC)
Contact:
Contact Jazzmastervsjaguar

Re: 1973 Fender Coronado II

Post by Jazzmastervsjaguar » Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:51 am

username wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:50 am
 Awesome guitar, man!
I think I have at least one creme switch tip lying around. Not sure if it will fit, but it's yours when you pay for shipping. ;)
I appreciate it but I actually did find one on ebay a while ago. Thanks again.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Vintage Restorations”