Employee Reviews
Years at Rainbow:
10
Weekly work schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Zildjian Releases Z3 Cymbals
Zildjian has added the Z3 to its Z series of
rock cymbal instruments. The Z3’s unique lathing
process creates a more pronounced tonal
groove design that offers superior projection and
power potent
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Pearl P3002D Demon Drive Double Bass Drum Pedal
I have been happily playing the same double pedal for the past 15 years, though I do try every new product that comes out. The Pearl Demon Double Pedal is the first product I’ve found that has led m
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What are the best Drum Sets for a beginner?
There are a few factors to consider when selecting a drum kit for a beginner:
Student Age, Budget and Application.
If the new Drummer is very young and may not stick with it very long there are two
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DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Double Pedal
The DW 5000 bass drum pedal series has been know as the go to work horse for years. Since the 80's these pedals have gone through some serious upgrades innovations and redesigns to stay on top of the
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Roland TD-12 Electronic Drum Kit
The TD-12SV kit has been through a recent transformation, and the result is quite a nice upgrade. Still the second most powerful brain that Roland makes after the TD-20, the TD-12 offers powerful mod
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Roland SPD-S Sampling Percussion Pad
The SPD-S has been around for a while now, mainly because there is still nothing that competes with it, or is even in the same ballpark. Why mess with such a winner? It has been a long term success
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Roland TDW-20 Expansion Board for TD-20 Drum Module
Unlike many other manufacturers, Roland builds their products for the long term. Often this means that instead of replacing a product they will issue truly significant upgrades that give their electr
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DW 9000 Series Hardware Pack
The DW 9000 Series Hardware Pack is one of the best hardware pre-packs on the market! DW’s reputation is undisputed in the hardware manufacturing world. If you are looking for great adjustable, heavy-
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Dunnett R-Class Swivel Lever Throw Off
The Dunnett R-Class Swivel Lever Throw Off is the only throw off for me. If I’m doing a fresh build or replacing a broken throw off, this is the part I will use. Very smooth action. Totally solid feel
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Zildjian 14" Master Sound Hi Hat Pair
These Hi-Hats are like a better set of New Beats. They took all of the great character of the New Beat Hi Hat, and tightened it up by putting the Master Sound bottom on it to release some of the air w
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DW's Go Anywhere Practice Pad Set Up
This is one of the coolest practice pad sets on the market. It can be set up for left or right handed players. The pads are relatively quiet. The bass pad is able to handle single or double pedal. Thi
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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drums
Well now…I don’t know how to break this to all those other drum company’s, but there is no competition on the market today for the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum. It seems like every year another “cop
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Sabian APX Series Cymbals
By no means is this a jazz set up. These cymbals are meant to play at high volume with an aggressive player at the wheel. They sound their very best when they are played at the edge of their potential
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Drum Dial Review
This is the only tuner for a drum that actually works. The Drum Dial measures the tension of the head near each lug. Other “tuners” (ones that measure the torque of the tension rod) do not accurately
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Pearl Signature Dennis Chambers 14x6.5 Snare Drum
This snare drum is one of the most expressive and adjustable drums alive today. We all really do own one here at Rainbow Guitars. Every drum guy or girl that has worked here had to purchase this drum
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Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal HP900PTW
Bang for the buck. That’s what you get when you buy a Tama Iron Cobra pedal. Smooth, fluid feature-filled pedals with plenty of power and durability. I’ve had one of these puppies for about 6 years no
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Is this the entire inventory?
Not even close. Our website is a daily work in progress. We will be adding new products and categories as fast as we can. Although we have been in business since 1975 this endeavor is our new baby and
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Question from customer: What sticks do I use?
I don’t know. I can barly keep track of the sticks I use myself. I would be happy to help you choose the right sticks for you. Send me an e-mail from the site or call me and we'll get you into the rig
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How do I choose the right drum sticks?
My usual answer to this question is a question or two. Do they feel good in your hands? What kind of music do you play? Do you regularly break a lot of sticks? The answers to these questions can help
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What I Learned at NAMM Show 2009…
N.A.M.M. (National Association of Music Merchants) 2009
This year was a very interesting year at NAMM. I didn’t really know what to expect but went with open ears and eyes. Upon entering t
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