was a short-lived but unique hollow-body electric guitar produced by Fender between 1966 and 1972. The 1968 model in red was finished in a nitrocellulose lacquer, often available in custom colors likeCandy Apple RedorCherry Red.
Key Features of the 1968 Fender Coronado II
Body:True hollow-body design (no center block, unlike reissues) with bound f-holes, typically made of maple.
Finish:The red finishes were generally custom colors like Candy Apple Red or Cherry Red, which exhibit lacquer checking over time.
Neck:Bolt-on maple neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard and block inlays.
Pickups:It featured two DeArmond-made single-coil pickups, known for their sweet and detailed tone.
Hardware:It had a floating bridge with Mustang-style barrel saddles and an optional tremolo unit.
Controls:Two volume and two tone knobs, and a three-way pickup selector switch.
The Coronado series was Fender's attempt to break into the hollow-body market to compete with guitars like the Gibson ES-330, and while initially a commercial failure, its unique sound and look have made it a sought-after collector's item in later years.
