I have read that Corona used SNs without dates embedded. The guitars were denoted for the location (Corona), the model and then numbered sequentially. So mine is 650, whereas I have only seen a sequential number of 874 at the highest. My best guess is a 2003-2004 build, probably 2003.
As a guitar ages it is nice to know it's pedigree and sadly I don't have that. I did write to Hans Moust who added my info to what is presumably his extensive data. I have to admit we are lucky to have him. But his book now costs more than a Westerly Collection guitar!
My D-40 is a gorgeous black with printed tortoise pickguard. Got it used with a Tusq saddle and non-descript undersaddle p/u which I pulled. Fitted the end hole with a chrome Taylor end-pin and had a new bone saddle made. Very well balanced but experimenting with light strings. Daddario NB are not bad, but will try Martin monel and low tension Tommy Emmanuel PB. So begins the search for "the voice".
As a guitar ages it is nice to know it's pedigree and sadly I don't have that. I did write to Hans Moust who added my info to what is presumably his extensive data. I have to admit we are lucky to have him. But his book now costs more than a Westerly Collection guitar!
My D-40 is a gorgeous black with printed tortoise pickguard. Got it used with a Tusq saddle and non-descript undersaddle p/u which I pulled. Fitted the end hole with a chrome Taylor end-pin and had a new bone saddle made. Very well balanced but experimenting with light strings. Daddario NB are not bad, but will try Martin monel and low tension Tommy Emmanuel PB. So begins the search for "the voice".