Starcaster Reissue, Coronado Reissue, and bass versions!

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:34 pm

I noticed they reshaped the headstock a bit. Why would they do that?

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:59 am

Just one of those things, why did CBS make the Strat headstock larger? What would be the point in making them exactly the same? They already exist like that. I don't think they're making them as a second chance for those of us not around when they first came out, you can still get those if you really want one.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:59 am

BobArsecake wrote:Just one of those things, why did CBS make the Strat headstock larger? What would be the point in making them exactly the same? They already exist like that. I don't think they're making them as a second chance for those of us not around when they first came out, you can still get those if you really want one.

To have a NEW one that isn't vintage and really expensive. They were fine as they were. Same thing with the AVRI Jaguars and such.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:45 am

It would be dull if they just kept releasing the same guitars over and over again with no variation.

"Oh look. A stratocaster."

But even then, a Strat has changed every now and then over the years. The Starcasters and Coronados were hollow-body guitars with a Fender feel to them. These guitars are hollow-body guitars with a Fender feel to them OH NO WAIT THEY GOT IT WRONG LOOK AT THE BRIDGE LOL FUCKYOUFENDER

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:18 am

Punkacc9 wrote:
BobArsecake wrote:Just one of those things, why did CBS make the Strat headstock larger? What would be the point in making them exactly the same? They already exist like that. I don't think they're making them as a second chance for those of us not around when they first came out, you can still get those if you really want one.
To have a NEW one that isn't vintage and really expensive. They were fine as they were. Same thing with the AVRI Jaguars and such.

Times change, grandad, move on. The AV Jags were still hella expensive, if you're set on spending that much on a guitar then it's likely you'll fork out for an original. The new ones are a nice change.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:32 am

I've warmed to this. It's a great looking guitar

The Coronados still look a bit odd to me, which is a shame. Always liked Stewarts very much.

I think the original pickups being larger is what makes the new ones look a little chubby

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:37 am

Expanding the colour selection wouldn't be a bad move, perhaps at a later date. I love some of the older ones I've seen because of the colours used, ones you wouldn't normally see on a hollow-bodied instrument. Seafoam green and shell pink, for instance.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:41 am

Or this, like James'

So beautiful.

DanHeron · Post by **DanHeron** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:41 am

Mike wrote:I think the original pickups being larger is what makes the new ones look a little chubby

I think you're right here. The bodies look the same to me, just the extra space between the edge of the pickups and guitar make it seem wider.

Also I just read the coronado is now a semi hollow, with a center block. That's a shame.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:53 am

The aged lake placid blue and aged CAR on the old Coronados look so amazing.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:38 am

DanHeron wrote:
Mike wrote:I think the original pickups being larger is what makes the new ones look a little chubby
I think you're right here. The bodies look the same to me, just the extra space between the edge of the pickups and guitar make it seem wider.

Also I just read the coronado is now a semi hollow, with a center block. That's a shame.

Meh - matters less to me. If it's less microphonic/boomy when plugged in I'm all for progress.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:25 pm

Mike wrote:
DanHeron wrote:
Mike wrote:I think the original pickups being larger is what makes the new ones look a little chubby
I think you're right here. The bodies look the same to me, just the extra space between the edge of the pickups and guitar make it seem wider.

Also I just read the coronado is now a semi hollow, with a center block. That's a shame.
Meh - matters less to me. If it's less microphonic/boomy when plugged in I'm all for progress.

'Zactly. Fully hollow electrics have a very narrow market, and verge on specialised instruments to me. They feel very delicate.

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:11 pm

Mike wrote:

How did you come across that ? Is this the official shooped Fender image ?

Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:42 pm

AmberSwitchTip.com

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:46 pm

ahh... OK thanks...

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:47 pm

They can be relied upon never to let an expensive reissue with unnecessary appointments slip past their masturbation filter, nor an inexpensive instrument inspired by a well-loved classic through their complaint filter.

They provide a vital service to the insular, conservative guitar world.

Golden_Sonic · Post by **Golden_Sonic** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:01 pm

I like them both, just the reissue starcaster looks (or IS, if I'm not blind) smaller than the old version; I think TOM is a cool thing, after all Fender could never do a same version: they've adapted them both to new building-conception ( different body contour, different radius, scale, hardware etc...) and to economize and simplify the fabrication processes (I think that a TOM is more simple to set up than that old-style hardtail bridge). I just don't know how different the new coronado plays confronted with the old version because the new one has a center-block. According to you, is a Starcaster better than an Epiphone es-339 and a coronado better than an Epiphone casino? Could it be possible a comparison? (I am lately interested in these epiphone semi-hollw body guitars but I like these new fender guitar too).

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:07 pm

I honestly wouldn't mind the TOM that much but I hate how they moved the neck back. :/

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:08 pm

Mike wrote:AmberSwitchTip.com

Lol.

And I just found them on offset. They are on eBay though right now including the coronado and bass versions.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:09 pm

Hmm, get a vibramate b5 kit and use a b5-F logo unit, problem solved. That said, strap button placement, wtf???

I will likely buy one for white and giggles, the girlfriend will get angry with another guitar, viscous cycle carries on, lol