Get this Imperialstar 4-piece kit here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IP42GCCPM In this video I am playing on a Tama Imperialstar 4-piece Drum Kit in a Vintage Red finish. You may think that because this drum set package is geared towards the beginner player, that it may not be of good quality. I can tell you with confidence that […]

Get the EHX Octavix here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OCTAVIX Get ready for some freaky fuzz with the Electro-Harmonix Octavix! If you need something different, in the slashed-speaker or blown-up-amp territory, the Octavix will provide. The frequency doubling circuit provides ring-modulated tones and the Voltage switch choses between a saggy 9V or strident 24V for sounds that are not […]

Get the TC Electronic Dreamscape pedal here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DreamScape This video is all about the TC Electronic Dreamscape. It’s John Petrucci’s signature modulation pedal that comes loaded with two chorus, flanger, and vibrato sounds. Since it’s part of TC’s TonePrint series, there’s an extra TonePrint sound on the pedal that can be edited or completely changed […]

Get the BOSS PH-3 Phase Shifter here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PH3 In their iconic stompbox form, BOSS does it again. The PH-3 Phase Shifter, in stunning lime-green, serves up classic phase tones and a lot more. The 4-Stage mode is is very familiar sounding while 8, 10, and 12-Stage modes each get progressively thicker and chewier. Rise and […]

Get the EHX Epitome here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Epitome Check out the Electro-Harmonix Epitome Multi-Effects pedal; it’s three awesome EHX effects in one pedal! The Micro POG octave effect, Holy Grail Plus reverb, and Stereo Electric Mistress Flange/Chorus can be used and controlled individually or combined in ways that are unique to the Epitome. Thanks for watching! — […]

Get the Fulldrive 3 overdrive pedal here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FullDrive3Bk In this video, I’m test-driving the Fulltone Fulldrive 3 overdrive pedal. It’s an extremely versatile overdrive that has three voicing modes and an independent boost. It has the same basic circuitry as the highly-popular FD2 from the ’90s, but with significant upgrades. The FD3 started out as […]

Get the Super Chromonica here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SupChromonC/ Hohner artist and endorsee Ronnie Shellist reviews the Super Chromonica harmonica. Enjoy the video, then click the link above for more on the Super Chromonica!

Hey everybody, check out this Travel Conga from Pearl! I was seriously impressed with the real-conga sound of this ultra-compact drum. It’s a traditional 11.75″ conga diameter, yet it’s only 3.5″ deep. It fits easily in a backpack, has a great feel to it, and sits comfortably on your lap. A performance stand is also […]

Get this Sweetwater Exclusive Mustang Bass here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MustBaSESFG–fender-special-edition-mustang-pj-bass-sweetwater-usa-exclusive-seafoam-green-with-pau-ferro-fingerboard The Fender Special Edition Mustang PJ Bass combines the flexibility of a PJ pickup combination with the unmistakable tone of a short-scale bass. Its smaller Mustang-style body and short scale make this electric bass extremely comfortable, even for players with small hands. This bass’s short scale also […]

Mitch Gallagher presents the Ibanez Mini series of effects pedals for electric guitar. The Chorus Mini pedal delivers real analog chorus effects. The Analog Delay Mini gives you everything from short slapbacks to echoes, with a 20ms to 600ms delay time range. The Tube Screamer Mini offers the iconic Tube Screamer overdrive sound in its […]

Get the EHX Nano Big Muff Pi here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NanoBigMuff If you want the smooth, sustaining fuzz of the Big Muff but don’t have the space on your pedalboard, check out the EHX Nano Big Muff Pi. It has the same circuit and controls as the full-size original, simply in a smaller footprint. I’m a fan […]

Hey everybody, here’s a great drum kit for beginners: the Pearl Roadshow 4-piece complete drum set. The Pearl Roadshow drum set is a no-hassle, one-stop-shop kit for all budding drummers looking for their first drums. It gives you everything you need to get set up and playing the drums. You get a kick drum, a […]

Get the BOSS CS-3 here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CS3 This video is all about the BOSS CS-3 compressor/sustainer pedal. This classic compressor has the versatility to go all the way from subtle to super-squash and has all the rock-solid features you’d expect from BOSS. Thanks for watching! — Don Carr

Get the Meinl 10″ Water Rhythm Series Djembe here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ADJ2-M-BAG In this video I’m demonstrating an extremely authentic djembe, the 10″ Water Rhythm Series Original African Rope Tuned Djembe by Meinl Percussion. This drum is cut from a single solid piece of mahogany, and the artistic etching gives it a great look. Following tradition, this […]

Get the Pearl Inner Circle Multi Drum Cajon here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PCJIC645 In this video I am demonstrating the Pearl Inner Circle Multi Drum Cajon. This is one versatile Cajon that, because of its innovative design, gives you three different ways of playing the drum along with some great sounds. Most Cajons are rectangular in shape but […]

Hi everybody, today I’m trying out the Ergo-Shaped Pedal Cajon from Meinl Percussion! This cajon has a handy snare throw-off control on its side, which makes it easy to engage or disengage the snare wires for two distinct drum sounds. You can easily make the adjustment with your foot while you’re playing, perfect for live […]

Get the EHX Holy Grail Nano Reverb here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HolyGrailN The Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano gives you three killer reverb algorithms; Spring, Hall, and Flerb, in a compact format. Dead-simple to operate, the Holy Grail Nano has a Reverb control which raises or lowers the reverb level. Spring has all of the drip and boing you […]

Check out the Crayon full-range overdrive pedal from Electro-Harmonix! This modern take on a classic dirty boost gives you independent control over bass and treble bands, allowing you to contour your overdrive tone. Need a cutting midrange boost? Sure the Crayon can provide that, but it’s also great for beefing up your bottom end or […]

Get the DigiTech Trio Band Creator pedal here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TrioPedal As a guitarist, you spend a fair amount of time alone practicing, writing, and honing your craft – necessary, but not always exciting. What if you had a bassist and drummer that were always available, ready to learn your song the first time you played it, […]

Get the BOSS DD-3 pedal here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DD3 In this video, I’m checking out the BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay. If you need an ultra-clean sounding delay that’s both user-friendly and stage-ready, the DD-3 brings it in true, BOSS fashion. Thanks for watching! — Don Carr

Get the BOSS RC-300 Loop Station here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RC300 Check out the Boss RC-300 Loop Station! It has three independently controllable stereo tracks, a Rhythm Guide, 16 built-in effects, and three hours of recording time. This is a full-featured, performance-ready machine capable of serious looping. Thanks for watching! Don Carr

Get the Martin LX1E Little Martin here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LX1E In this video, I’m playing the Martin LX1E, part of the Little Martin Travel Series. Even though it’s a smaller guitar, it’s got full-sized tone and features. The smaller body dimensions make it easier to travel with, and the slightly shorter scale length makes it easier to […]

Check out the Remo Apex Djembe! It’s made from molded ABS plastic – it sounds great, and it won’t fluctuate with the temperature and humidity changes like a wooden drum would. As part of Remo’s Designer Series, this drum looks great too: the Printed Green Kinte Kloth really gives this djembe some character. Inverted tuning […]

Get this Gretsch Energy Series drum kit here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Energy5BLK In this video I am playing a Gretsch Energy Series 5-piece kit. This kit is a great value for the beginning drummer because you get some nice hardware and cymbals along with the drums. Gretsch has been in the musical instrument business since the 1800’s and […]