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Featured 1966 Fender Coronado II in candy apple red pictured next to Harvey the rabbit

1966 Fender Coronado II: A Profile and a Review

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 / Peter Berris / Leave a comment

Why review a current production guitar when you can give the people what they really want? That is, a review of a relatively-obscure electric guitar that has been largely out-of-production for over a half-century. Here DIYRockAndRoll.com fulfills that important duty with a historical profile and review of the infamous Fender Coronado.

Featured Cover art for Lonesome Valentine by Pete Berris and the Motor Inns

Do it Yourself Blues Rock

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 / Peter Berris / 4 Comments

DIYRockAndRoll.com is excited to announce the release of "Lonesome Valentine." This is our third DIY experiment, and the hardest rocking to date. Read on for a brief history of blues rock and the creative process of converting an acoustic blues song into a raucous electric guitar workout.

Do it Yourself Jump Blues/Boogie Woogie/1940s R&B

July 12, 2025October 28, 2025 / Peter Berris / 2 Comments

In this do it yourself rock experiment, DIYRockAndRoll.Com explores 1940s R&B. It discusses the history of the music and its influence on rock and roll. The post also describes the creative process of making 1940s-style R&B. It includes audio of the resulting project, and a run-down of the gear and techniques used.

DIY Surf Rock: Crafting Your Sound

May 31, 2025July 12, 2025 / Peter Berris / 3 Comments

Or, My Adventure Hitting the Waves with a 1966 Fender Coronado II Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror and the hottest days of summer are rapidly approaching. It seems like the perfect time to try my hand at one of the most quintessentially summer of all of rock’s sub-genres. That’s right: hang ten and … Continue reading DIY Surf Rock: Crafting Your Sound

Dr. John – In The Right Place, Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series Reissue)

February 11, 2024May 31, 2025 / Peter Berris / Leave a comment

Just in time for Mardi Gras, Dog Hill Music reviews the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Reissue of "In the Right Place" by Dr. John (featuring Allen Toussaint and the Meters).

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