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Fender resurrects Coronado and Starcaster

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By Rob Power published 4 September 2013

Lusted after semi-acoustics return

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Fender resurrects Coronado and Starcaster

Fender resurrects Coronado and Starcaster

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Coronado controls

Coronado controls

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Conronado neck

Conronado neck

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Coronado tailpiece

Coronado tailpiece

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Coronado pickups

Coronado pickups

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 5 of 15
Coronado pickguard

Coronado pickguard

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 6 of 15
Coronado black sunburst

Coronado black sunburst

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 7 of 15
Coronado black finish

Coronado black finish

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 8 of 15
Starcaster natural finish

Starcaster natural finish

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 9 of 15
Starcaster controls

Starcaster controls

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 10 of 15
Starcaster bridge

Starcaster bridge

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 11 of 15
Starcaster pickguard

Starcaster pickguard

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 12 of 15
Starcaster pickups

Starcaster pickups

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 13 of 15
Starcaster cherry finish

Starcaster cherry finish

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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Page 14 of 15
Starcaster black finish

Starcaster black finish

Fender has announced the return of two of its most lusted after 'lost' models, the Coronado and the Starcaster.

Long beloved of guitarists for their iconic designs and unusual (for Fender, at least) configurations, the models have both appeared on Fender's website with a number of options available for each, and presumably shot straight to the top of many a player's wish list (including ours).

The Fender Coronado first appeared in Fender catalogues in the mid-'60s, and was played by the likes of Elvis Presley and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, mainly because they looked so damned good.

The new model, the Fender Modern Player Coronado, features a semi-hollow maple body, alder centre block and C-shaped maple neck, alongside a pair of Fideli'Tron humbuckers, three-way switch and black vintage style controls.

It will be available in three-colour sunburst, black, black cherry burst and (our favourite) candy apple red.

The Fender Starcaster is also making a return; another Fender experiment that has long been missing in action, the mid-'70s offset semi will also carry the Modern Player tag.

Carry the distinctive black stripe headstock, the Modern Player Starcaster features a C-shape maple neck, a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, maple fingerboard, bound maple top and back and Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Both models carry an SRP of (a very reasonable, if you ask us) $899/£575.

Visit Coronado or Starcaster pages on the official Fender website for more details, and click through our gallery for the full eye-gasm.

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