The true vintage Coronado's are honestly one of my favorite guitars! They are an extremely affordable vintage guitar. I had one in the sunburst color and I sold it which was a HUGE mistake but I'm finally getting another vintage one in cherry red that I can't wait for! Now I have played these reissues and they aren't bad either, don't let the "made in china" fool you cause they play great too! PS. The narrator looks like Jackson Browne's cousin.
I think this guy is pretty well suited for reviews and such, rather than rig rundowns. And that's totally not a bad thing at all. Play to his strengths, and keep up the good videos.
Would love it if you guys did a review of the Starcaster. I've been thinking about ordering one, but I cant find a lot of good reviews with the kind of quality sound you guys have in your videos. Great job on this one.
I have wanted a Coronado 2 for over 30 years. I will probably pick a reissue this year. Thanks for the review. I see you uploaded this over 3 years ago so I guess I'm a little late.
Another great review John, love your show "Nashville" and the CMA's, just don't know how you manage it all but you do it so well. I guess it's like Willie said - "If you slow down, you go down". Cheer's.
I wonder if that would be possible for them to do. The wildwood finishes if I'm correct were kind of controversial because it might not have been the most environmentally friendly. if they could find a way to recreate those finishes that would be great because I love the look of the wildwood finish.
Mark Johnson I thought the wildwood finishes were dye added during growth which wouldn't be a problem I wouldn't have thought. I guess no manufacturers invest in wood anymore until it is in plank form by which time it would be too late to "wildwood" it
+Paul McCaffrey I'm pretty sure that wildwooding the trees wasn't environmentally safe but I'm not as sure why they were. Chicago Music Exchange did an excellent showcase of a wildwood Coronado and the guy showcasing it explains it a lot better.
Mark Johnson We're thinking back to the '60s when people were ripping rosewood out of Brazil by the ton so I guess it wouldn't be such a surprise to find that the whole process was dangerous one way or another
Well that slide with the gain setting really sells it for a Blues guy like me . Sometimes you can find the patented genre sounds in some of the guitars and rigs where it is little known
Oh thank god you did this video this way. Most video demos are done through some kind of tube screamer, and I'm not currently trying to hear what a tube screamer sounds like. ;)
Good review & excellent player John. You played just what I wanted to hear to describe the sound of that guitar. (others play grung/metal & nothing else) There's nothing wrong with that kind of music but a review should play a little bit of everything like you did.
I love mine, bigger body than the other semi-hollows,, sounds a little deeper to me. Also when I sit with it the sweet spot of the neck is right where I want it without reaching. Also the only semi hollow with a 9.5 radius. Very nice neck. The only thing I want is a single coil in the bridge for spaghetti western sounds.
Beautiful guitars but when you sit down to play they don't rest in a good place on your leg because the arch is not in the center, makes it hard to enjoy sitting down
I had a 67' Coronado and it really wasn't very good. The fittings were very cheap and nasty and the pickups weak. However the hollow body was a beautiful piece of work. I think this reissue will be a lot better as a player, but I think there are much better 335 type guitars out there for less money.
So ... it sounds nothing like an original Coronado II then. Nice for what it is, but a real let down to anyone who'd love that original sound without the bucks to buy vintage.
The only thing that makes this look like a Fender, is the Headstock, otherwise it's just a plain old $99 no name hollow body electric found at most paun shops with the F holes cut out. Don't get me wrong this one does have a nice sound to it, but, it's still not the real Mcoy FENDER is known for.
I hope you review the Fender Starcaster reissue next. I'd love to see that get a spotlight on it.
The true vintage Coronado's are honestly one of my favorite guitars! They are an extremely affordable vintage guitar. I had one in the sunburst color and I sold it which was a HUGE mistake but I'm finally getting another vintage one in cherry red that I can't wait for! Now I have played these reissues and they aren't bad either, don't let the "made in china" fool you cause they play great too! PS. The narrator looks like Jackson Browne's cousin.
Screw the reviews, just let this dude jam. Awesome!
man you're such a pure dude... and play the guitar like that? The anti-quitar-hero... I'm a fan :-)
The Guitar sounds good, John sure can play!
Man, I could listen to you demo all day! 💥
That tone though! Pulls through with a touch of reverb really well!
I think this guy is pretty well suited for reviews and such, rather than rig rundowns. And that's totally not a bad thing at all. Play to his strengths, and keep up the good videos.
5:10 and on: respect for that. Nice, nice musical playing.
Would love it if you guys did a review of the Starcaster. I've been thinking about ordering one, but I cant find a lot of good reviews with the kind of quality sound you guys have in your videos. Great job on this one.
I have wanted a Coronado 2 for over 30 years. I will probably pick a reissue this year. Thanks for the review. I see you uploaded this over 3 years ago so I guess I'm a little late.
I have both versions, my 67 is refinished in natural, my reissue is like this beautiful Black Cherry Burst. I love them both.
Another great review John, love your show "Nashville" and the CMA's, just don't know how you manage it all but you do it so well. I guess it's like Willie said - "If you slow down, you go down". Cheer's.
Wait he does that show Nashville? That's pretty cool I didn't know that.
CJSchecter96 Google him, you may be a little surprised at what you find, cheer's
He's a top Nashville Cat. Incredible guitar player.
Yes Reg, I completely agree, I never miss any of his reviews and enjoy "Nashville" and keep an eye out for his appearances on the show.
Professional demo, Thanks John you are the man for test driving guitars.Your skill and touch make your opinions ring with truth.
Great review, thanks for the clean tones.
I really wish they could've revived the wildwood finish for these. Those guitars looked amazing
I wonder if that would be possible for them to do. The wildwood finishes if I'm correct were kind of controversial because it might not have been the most environmentally friendly. if they could find a way to recreate those finishes that would be great because I love the look of the wildwood finish.
Mark Johnson I thought the wildwood finishes were dye added during growth which wouldn't be a problem I wouldn't have thought. I guess no manufacturers invest in wood anymore until it is in plank form by which time it would be too late to "wildwood" it
+Paul McCaffrey I'm pretty sure that wildwooding the trees wasn't environmentally safe but I'm not as sure why they were. Chicago Music Exchange did an excellent showcase of a wildwood Coronado and the guy showcasing it explains it a lot better.
Mark Johnson We're thinking back to the '60s when people were ripping rosewood out of Brazil by the ton so I guess it wouldn't be such a surprise to find that the whole process was dangerous one way or another
Paul McCaffrey
Very cool how these are hollow bodies, but still have a "Fender" sound.
great tone
great playing
great review
I want one - dont you
( rhyme intentional; inspired )
Love the color, the block inlays!
Well that slide with the gain setting really sells it for a Blues guy like me . Sometimes you can find the patented genre sounds in some of the guitars and rigs where it is little known
I can't stand when this guy does rigs but man can he play! Great at the bluesy jazz stuff and good ol rock n roll.
Although, the rundown he did with J.D. Simo was pretty great
The Tommy Emmanuel rig rundown was pretty awesome.
Great review. I own the Cherry Burst. Wish you would have cleaned it first. The fingerprints take away from the gorgeous finish.
Oh thank god you did this video this way. Most video demos are done through some kind of tube screamer, and I'm not currently trying to hear what a tube screamer sounds like. ;)
Played one in the store a few weeks ago & it sounded like tin. John plays it & it sounds great.
Lennon and Harriso actually purchased Casinos in 1966 (Macca one or two years before)
5:32 is awesome, anyone an idea on what this is and how/where to find how to play it?
Good review & excellent player John. You played just what I wanted to hear to describe the sound of that guitar. (others play grung/metal & nothing else) There's nothing wrong with that kind of music but a review should play a little bit of everything like you did.
it's that alder block that gives it that fender sound
Great review,super player. Starcaster next please!
Floating bridge is the word you were looking for
Great demo John great sound you get out of her \m/
I've just bought this exact guitar, made in China.....but it has such a great sound...like have a strat/Gretsch all in one...love it!!
setup on mine was perfect.
Blood hell this guy certainly knows how to play!
I love mine, bigger body than the other semi-hollows,, sounds a little deeper to me. Also when I sit with it the sweet spot of the neck is right where I want it without reaching. Also the only semi hollow with a 9.5 radius. Very nice neck. The only thing I want is a single coil in the bridge for spaghetti western sounds.
beautiful guitar, nice demo !!!
He teaches at Superior Music in Mt Juliet, TN, right outside of Nashville.
Sorry TJ.. I do not teach there.
So sorry, I was thinking on another guy.
+john bohlinger I was thinking of Paul TFO Allen. He writes for Premiere Guitar and has taught in Mt Juliet. :-)
you sir are a really good player!
How did you adjust the action of the strings ?
Eric Pirard Turn up or down the bridge, is a tune-O-matic, like a les Paul
I had a red coronado 2 in 1968 and it cost 320 dollars. What a steal, but i had to sell it; what a bummer.
Reminds me of Ovation's Storm Series; Thunderhead, Tornado, etc., semi-hollow electrics with the (bolt-on) neck. I'd like one with a bigsby.
Where can I buy this Guitar?
wow this sounds fucken amazing. why have i never heard or seen one of these?
Damn sir, you play good !!
great review, youre a very superb guitar player also know how to explain things...
You had a Fender Coronado and you didn't play Underdog with it.
God damn those fingerprints piss me off
Beautiful guitars but when you sit down to play they don't rest in a good place on your leg because the arch is not in the center, makes it hard to enjoy sitting down
bravo, molto bravo, professionale
hey look its bob weir
I thought this is a total hollowbody - the starcaster is semihollow but maybe im wrong it happened before
I think the original Coronado (Not the Coronado II's) were completely hollow and only had 1 single coil pickup (in the neck position)
bolt on is a very practical thing. don't know why people have issue with that.
I had a 67' Coronado and it really wasn't very good. The fittings were very cheap and nasty and the pickups weak. However the hollow body was a beautiful piece of work. I think this reissue will be a lot better as a player, but I think there are much better 335 type guitars out there for less money.
I love mine. Never selling it.
Play some Thorogood!
I wonder how this compares to the sound of a fender tele thinline?
I sure hope it's better than the original. I had a 69, It SUCKED!!! I traded it for a bass.
So ... it sounds nothing like an original Coronado II then. Nice for what it is, but a real let down to anyone who'd love that original sound without the bucks to buy vintage.
Kinda sounds like Joker talkin' about a guitar lol
"the Fidelitron pickups which are also used in the Squire.......but they're good pickups..." lolol
John Behringer
700 bucks for a made in china guitar with no case... i want to like it but the es 339 does a better job for a little more than half the cost.
Totally different guitars: different scale & pickups. They sound fantastic and are well made.
Mmm
Sounds pretty cool but i don't like the it looks , too bad ...
Dude looks like Ted Nugent. Nice review.
Sounds flat. Beautiful guitar , not for me
Bolt-on Is the real issue
The only thing that makes this look like a Fender, is the Headstock, otherwise it's just a plain old $99 no name hollow body electric found at most paun shops with the F holes cut out. Don't get me wrong this one does have a nice sound to it, but, it's still not the real Mcoy FENDER is known for.
Pathetic copy of Harley Benton 35 + :)))))