Son of Oh shit, its the "I just boughted it" Thread!!!

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Jim Goad wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:52 pm Hagström Futurama Coronado Automatic! Thanks to Goodfuzzysounds on Instagram. Looks like the steel bar is a very elaborate headstock repair. I’m really excited to get this playable now.

http://www.hagstrom.org.uk/images/CatSe ... orauto.jpg
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Yep. Thanks for solving the mystery Simon!
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I used to have a couple of Hagstroms (only one now), but my first thought was it was German, with the Hag Tremar. I think this was the one Futurama (UK import) model that didn't have a direct equivalent in the main Hagstrom line - maybe Selmer didn't like the Condor/Corvette/Impala body shape?
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People are falling over themselves trying to buy it off me. I will sell at some point but I’m fixing it up myself! I want to play it.
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hah! interesting! is a mystery good marketing?
the catalogue mentions an acrylic scalloped fretboard, maybe that was replaced too, or they just changed the spec. With this, stainless steel frets and the mad controls, it was v advanced in it's time.
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simonm wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:45 am hah! interesting! is a mystery good marketing?
the catalogue mentions an acrylic scalloped fretboard, maybe that was replaced too, or they just changed the spec. With this, stainless steel frets and the mad controls, it was v advanced in it's time.
Doesn’t have the scalloped acrylic but neither have other examples I’ve managed to find online. The frets could be steel as they look old but have virtually no wear.
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Jim Goad wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:51 pm Doesn’t have the scalloped acrylic but neither have other examples I’ve managed to find online. The frets could be steel as they look old but have virtually no wear.
Jim, you've probably come across this already, but there's a great thread on Offset guitars detailing a restoration of a badly mangled Coronado. Might pick up some tips:

http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... bef1cc0ca9
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Yeah I spotted that thread. Amazing job he’s done on that guitar!
I’ve got in touch with some Futurama enthusiasts who’ve been really helpful. Seems the acrylic fretboard was probably broken along with the headstock. Only 200 of these were built in 64/65. Nobody seems to know what it’s worth though. I’ve had a few low offers but I’d rather keep it than take £100.
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Congratulations, gentlemen on purchases!

Here my ADA just landed, great pedal!
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Cool!
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