BigRedX Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Very rockabilly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I think we need to see it in action now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Magic. Thanks for sharing that. Apparently mine doesn't get here until 10th dec. In the meantime I'll get a set of those LaBellas. You couldn't give the guitar a quick measure for me at some point could you please? The overall length and widest body should be enough to go along with. It seems Fender aren't going to produce a hard case for it so I want to start the hunt early for a decent one before I take delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 [quote name='Baxter' timestamp='1382016168' post='2246712'] You couldn't give the guitar a quick measure for me at some point could you please? [/quote] The length is 116 cm (body 45 cm, neck 71 cm). It is 42 cm at its widest point. The head stock is 14 cm at widest including tuner, 23.5 cm from nut to end. Nut 4.2 cm and 6 cm at the 17th fret. It was hard for me to judge depth, but I reckon 9 cm from top of bridge to back of body. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Good afternoon, Bill Apple (or may I call you William..?)... Very nice 'old school' bass, just as it should be. I understand the exhilaration felt playing these (mine's a vintage Verithin; somewhat similar 'vibes'...). I'm not going to approve those 'lucky dice', of course; 'witches hats' are the way to go, but I suppose youth will out. Much like a hot-rodded '50s Chevrolet pickup outside a texan bar, maybe. If you're gigging her (I would hope so...), I would suggest the obtaining of a hard case become a priority; it would be a shame to damage such a cool instrument, although, over time, scuffs, swirls and crackling varnish only add to the 'mojo', imho. Good to see appreciation of this style, anyway. When I become rich (it's been a long time coming, so far..!), a Jack Casady Signature will be one of my 'dream basses' to be got, but the Coronado is now firmly added to the list. Nice one, Sean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1382192362' post='2249112'] I'm not going to approve those 'lucky dice', of course; 'witches hats' are the way to go, but I suppose youth will out. Much like a hot-rodded '50s Chevrolet pickup outside a texan bar, maybe. [/quote] I'd be the first to admit the dice are marmite, but I love them, and I'm in good company.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382215080' post='2249485'] I'd be the first to admit the dice are marmite, but I love them, and I'm in good company...[/quote] ...and I'll be the first to admit to having [i]very [/i]poor taste, myself (...or at least until the 'Norse' fashion comes around full circle; I'll then be hailed as 'in'..! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 What if it had colored lights inside? Maybe a red on top and an orange on the lower 'f' hole? They could surge to the music. Or just some glowing eyes inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks very much. it looks ss though Spider list one that will fit by a small margin. they list it under Dean case. either that or another custom one. I used Gothard ladt time and its ok but id rather have a genuine one. BTW did you buy the gigbag ir is a fender one supplied with the instrument- in case the shop tries to scam me! Edited October 22, 2013 by Baxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks very much. it looks ss though Spuder list one that will fit by a small margin. they list it under Dean case. either that or another custom one. I used Gothard ladt time and its ok but id rather have a genuine one. BTW did you buy the gigbag ir is a fender one supplied with the instrument- in case the shop tries to scam me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Had a bit of electrical hardware malfunction in the area of the selector switch. Took it back to Kev the tec at Wunjo today and he replaced and up-graded the switch, all in the time it took me to [s]look around the mucky book shops in Soho[/s] conduct my business affairs in central London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1381746245' post='2243005'] No hard case. It came with a gig bag. I'd prefer a hard case, but don't know if there are any fitted ones out there. [/quote] Did you see this; http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/fender-coronado-hard-case-1045067/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 [quote name='wingum' timestamp='1390299121' post='2343630'] Did you see this; [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/fender-coronado-hard-case-1045067/"]http://www.talkbass....d-case-1045067/[/url] [/quote] Looks pretty good, apart from the Epiphone logo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 By the way, how does the balance feel? I tried a Gibson Midtown the other day. Great playability and sound, but hte neck felt a bit heavy even if it didn't dive. I guess this easily becomes an issue on hollowbodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='wingum' timestamp='1390480657' post='2345831'] By the way, how does the balance feel? I tried a Gibson Midtown the other day. Great playability and sound, but hte neck felt a bit heavy even if it didn't dive. I guess this easily becomes an issue on hollowbodies. [/quote] The Midtown is 34" scale so, compared to the Coronado at 30" scale, it is more likely to be neck heavy. The Coronado is surprisingly heavy for a hollow body - the centre block must be quite substantial - but I didn't play it on a strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I finally got my 3 color sunburst sample delivered last week. What can I say... - wow! It just feels great to play, sounds fantastic! Not the best first impression when I opened the package, as the jack input was floating around inside the body. However, that was a quick fix, and after a setup (had to adjust the action and intonate it) it now plays like a dream. Did first try the rounds that were on, and the bass absolutely played fine with these. However, when I put LaBella flats on it really sounded like I wanted to. I guess this bass can be used with both string types with success depending on the application. Had a rehearsal with my acoustic trio yesterday, and it did fit in perfectly. Have a feeling that the pickguard will go off, as that looks a little bit cheap to me. As well do the knobs. Any good tip on better looking knobs? I also think this bass deserves a hard case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='wingum' timestamp='1397200219' post='2421645'] Any good tip on better looking knobs? [/quote] Easy, these ones (from Allparts).... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/yafHbrG.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1397206694' post='2421710'] Easy, these ones (from Allparts).... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/yafHbrG.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] You took a chance with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I need to get one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingum Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Hehe, thanks. But you see, I want to be able to turn the volume all the way up to 10, not stopping at 3 or 4. Edited April 11, 2014 by wingum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I rather like mine. Only had it a week and gigged once but sounds very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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