Fender Coronado II 1966

The guitar was designed by Roger Rossmeisl, known for his work at Rickenbacker, which explains the Coronado's unique aesthetic. 

The Coronado series was Fender's first attempt to enter the hollow-body market dominated by Gibson, Gretsch, and other builders. The Coronado was available in a few different configurations; the Coronado II featured two single-coil pickups built by DeArmond and block inlays on a bound neck. 

The sound of this Coronado II is as distinctive as its appearance. The two DeArmond single-coil pickups with code DEC 10 1966 offer a bright, transparent tone with a vintage character not often found in modern instruments. The laminated maple construction gives the guitar a unique resonance and sustain, while the C-shaped maple neck with its comfortable 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard provides a very pleasant playability. Remarkable is that the neck stamp says 19FEB67B while the neck plate shows the serial number 194647, which dates to 1966.

This Coronado II has accumulated some playwear and dings here and there, and the finish on the body has been touched up in a few places. This guitar is a beautiful piece of music history and a must-have for collectors of rare Fender instruments or musicians seeking a characterful vintage sound in a unique package. It comes in a vintage hardshell case, ready to enrich your collection or elevate your musical expression to new heights!