Coronado is a DIY surf rock project by “Pete Berris & the Motor Inns,” which you can listen to for free in the embedded player above. You can also purchase the song there if you wish to support the blog, or you just want to have a digital copy of Coronado that you can enjoy on your next summer drive!
If you’re interested in the history of surf rock, the creative process of making my own DIY version, or the musical equipment that I used, you can check it out in the full post DIY Surf Rock – Crafting Your Sound. You might also be interested in my editorial arguing that surf rock originator Dick Dale belongs in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.
Speaking of musical equipment, the namesake of this song is my 1966 Fender Coronado II. It is fast becoming the unofficial electric guitar of DIYRockAndRoll.com. I had a ton of fun reviewing that polarizing guitar and exploring its controversial history. That article should be a fun, nostalgic read for anyone interested in Fender guitars, Elvis movies, or the 1960s. It also dives deep into the many myths surrounding the historically maligned Coronado. Check it out!
Equipment Snapshot:
Guitars:
- 1966 Fender Coronado II (obviously)
- 2000s Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (Ash)
Amps & Pedals:
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (Texas Red)
- Carr Super Bee
- Bugera PS-1 Power Soak/Attenuator
- Boss TR-2 Tremolo Pedal
- MXR Carbon Copy Mini (Delay)
- Warm Audio Centavo Centaur (used with the bass)
Bass:
- Dean electric bass
Percussion:
- Loops created from royalty-free samples (Steve’s Rockabilly and Surf)
Recording Equipment:
- Sure SM57 (for amps)
- Sure SM58 (for “vocals”)
- Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
- Garageband (MacBook Air)
Coronado “Lyrics”
Coronado!
Coronado!
Coronadddddoooooooo!