Initially released in 1966 and discontinued in 1969, the Wildwood III Fender Coronado marks an interesting time in Fenders product line - as well as music as a whole. The Coronado marked a further attempt at the Jazz market as well as the flourishing Beatles influenced sales seen by Gretsch & Epiphone. With Fenders signature bolt-on neck, many prestigious players viewed them as a lower end offering - which was something that became intriguing, similar to the Jazzmaster, by indie players. "Fidelitron" pickups have the classic chime and mid range rasp that these guitars are well regarded for. Setup with flats, these become impressive punchy jazz boxes, and with rounds will impress many rockers. The Wildwood III issue was made with a dye injected beechwood body.

Standard 25.5" scale and a pretty standard C profile neck with the B stamped nut width - the heel appropriately stamped 19DEC67B. Immediately feels familiar to the Fender family - with a nicely bound rosewood fingerboard with block MOP inlay. This example, comes to us in good condition, with only expected surface level wear present, with no structural issues. A good straight neck, with low action, the frets showing fairly significant wear in the open position making it a potential contender for a refret. Room at the bridge for further adjustment, the truss rod fairly flush to the maple at the heel. The action measures 4/64" in height at the twelfth fret. Original rare F stamped Grover tuners present and functional.

Includes a well fitted Victoria case that may have been the original to the guitar at the time of purchase - the neck pocket being a bit longer, possibly for a bass.

Weighs 6 lbs.