eddiehoffmann Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Got this baby in the afternoon yesterday, took out the round wounds that came with it, put on some lovely flats, set it up, plugged it in to test it and took it straight to my gig. It sounds just as gorgeous as it looks. I'm impressed with how well put together and finished this bass is too. Made in China, but you would never guess it if it wasn't written in the back of the headsotck. i just can't put it down now Anyone out there looking for a great semi-acoustic should definitely give one of these a try. PS I took out the pick guard because it was getting in the way of palm muting with a pick. Feels perfect now and actually looks better too. [attachment=152567:coronado.jpg] Edited January 17, 2014 by eddiehoffmann Quote
BassBod Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Looks nice - does it have a centre block..or is it a real semi-acoustic? Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 It does have a centre block and it's heavier than you would expect. Not that it's heavy, but when you see the f-holes you automatically expect it to be very lightweight, which it isn't. Another thing. I though I wouldn't adjust to the position of the strap button at the back of the neck, but to my surprise the bass just feels perfectly balanced with the button there. In fact, I never had a bass that felt so comfortable. It just embraces you Quote
grayn Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Seriously gorgeous bass there. Sounds like it was made for you. The Chinese are getting very good with gear, these days. It's only the short/medium scale that puts me off. Congrats. Edited January 17, 2014 by grayn Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks! The short scale was one of my fears too, but I think it adds a lot to the way the bass sounds and it wouldn't be the same with a long scale. I've been switching between the Coronado and my P-Bass and it doesn't take long for the brain and the hands to adjust. I did hit a couple of bum notes during the gig last night though, hehe. Quote
grayn Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Bum notes! Wouldn't be a gig without a few of those. I'll have to try one out now. Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 [quote name='grayn' timestamp='1389965944' post='2340057'] Bum notes! Wouldn't be a gig without a few of those. I'll have to try one out now. [/quote] Do it! I've been playing mine all morning and still haven't been able to put it down. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 Which flats have you put on it? Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390055223' post='2340957'] Which flats have you put on it? [/quote] I've been using Thomastik Jazz Flats on my P-Bass and I love their feel, sound and versatility. Unfortunately they don't make a 30 inch short scale version of them, so I put on some Status Flats on the Coronado. They work really well for the kinda sound I'm going for with this bass, so I'm very pleased. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390055600' post='2340960'] I've been using Thomastik Jazz Flats on my P-Bass and I love their feel, sound and versatility. Unfortunately they don't make a 30 inch short scale version of them, so I put on some Status Flats on the Coronado. They work really well for the kinda sound I'm going for with this bass, so I'm very pleased. [/quote] OK, thanks. Would the 32" Thomastiks not fit well enough with this kind of tailpiece? I've used them on other 30" scale semi-acoustics. Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390056517' post='2340975'] OK, thanks. Would the 32" Thomastiks not fit well enough with this kind of tailpiece? I've used them on other 30" scale semi-acoustics. [/quote] I thought about it, but was scared to spend that 50 quid in case it wouldn't work. I might give it a try then. Thanks! Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390057533' post='2340999'] I thought about it, but was scared to spend that 50 quid in case it wouldn't work. I might give it a try then. Thanks! [/quote] I'm seriously thinking about getting a black Coronado and if so I'll probably try the 32" Thomastiks so I'll let you know. Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390058557' post='2341015'] I'm seriously thinking about getting a black Coronado and if so I'll probably try the 32" Thomastiks so I'll let you know. [/quote] Much appreciated mate. You'll love the bass! Cheers Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390056517' post='2340975'] OK, thanks. Would the 32" Thomastiks not fit well enough with this kind of tailpiece? I've used them on other 30" scale semi-acoustics. [/quote] And I think you're right about the 32" strings. The 30" ones are almost too short for this bass because of the tail piece. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1390059412' post='2341035'] And I think you're right about the 32" strings. The 30" ones are almost too short for this bass because of the tail piece. [/quote] I guess then that other flatwounds that will probably fit then are either the Pyramid Gold Beatle Bass or La Bella Beatle Bass. Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390066064' post='2341131'] I guess then that other flatwounds that will probably fit then are either the Pyramid Gold Beatle Bass or La Bella Beatle Bass. [/quote] Thanks so much for the info. And that's why Basschat just rocks Quote
wingum Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 The bass looks absolute fantastic! I an considering trying one. Do you have any sound examples? What kind of music are you playing with it? Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 [quote name='wingum' timestamp='1390259620' post='2343395'] Do you have any sound examples? [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_yifkUgss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg9EKOplAng Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I've got medium scale La Bellas on my Coronado, and they feel (and sound) bloody lovely. Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Check out mine here.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/218646-coronado-corner/page__st__60__p__2271151__hl__coronado__fromsearch__1#entry2271151 And please add to the filth in porn.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/219921-starcaster-and-coronado-porn/page__p__2281178__hl__coronado__fromsearch__1#entry2281178 Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 [quote name='wingum' timestamp='1390259620' post='2343395'] The bass looks absolute fantastic! I an considering trying one. Do you have any sound examples? What kind of music are you playing with it? [/quote] Some of the gigs I'm gonna play now in the end of the month will be filmed and properly recorded. Soon I'll have something with the bass in the context of a band. With this bass I'm playing mostly pop /folk / alternative vibes, if that makes any sense. Quote
Baxter Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Hi, I've had one of these on order since September in 3 tone burst and Fender and the shop reckon It's coming next week. I play flats too and I'm interested in the fit of the status strings. Ideally I go for 45-105 and I hate wrapping any part of the "speaking" length of the string round a post. So if these fit bang on I'd probably go for them. Any and all advice gratefully received! Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 [quote name='Baxter' timestamp='1390483504' post='2345883'] Hi, I've had one of these on order since September in 3 tone burst and Fender and the shop reckon It's coming next week. I play flats too and I'm interested in the fit of the status strings. Ideally I go for 45-105 and I hate wrapping any part of the "speaking" length of the string round a post. So if these fit bang on I'd probably go for them. Any and all advice gratefully received! [/quote] The 30" Status just about fit. A little bit of the black wrapping at the end of the strings were sitting on the nut slots, but I managed to rip it off a little and now the actual metal is in the slot. Not that I noticed any difference in sound, to be honest, but looking at bass like that was disturbing me. I believe that despite the 30" scale length 32" strings are a better fit for this bass because of the tail piece as discussed above. Quote
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