Employee Reviews
Years at Rainbow:
10
Weekly work schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Namm 2009 Report
Namm Show 2009.
“ Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Los Angeles” when I hear those words, Iknow it’s time for the Namm show, because my chances of being in L.A. for any other reason are slim. This y
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Take a Bite of the Fat Sandwich.
So, when is "way too much", too much? I can't settle that question here, but I can tell you, this pedal is dangerous. Starting at the lower settings, the Fat Sandwich gives a pleasing grind, conjuring
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Swollen Pickle anyone?
This is a pedal that, when I stop laughing, I'll be more than happy to tell you about. If you are sick and tired of pedals that are so subtle that when you step on them, you're still not sure if it's
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The Gibson Darkfire is Unstoppable!
I just got done playing the new Gibson Darkfire Limited Electric Guitar. WOW! Can I say it again? WOW! Considering that I don't even have the Robot Interface Pack, this guitar is SCARY good. Opening t
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Fender '65 Reissue Princeton smokes the competition!
Sometimes when companies re-issue stuff, it seems like the right thing to do. This is one of those occasions. I can't think of an amp this size that delivers on promises more than this one. This all t
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Pre-Owned 1960 Fender Twin
My job rocks, hard. I get to try all of this amazing stuff all the time, but it's amps like this that remind me just how lucky I am. Until we got a hold of this one, this was an elusive amp to me. I'v
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Collings City Limits Electric Guitar
For years and years, I would wait with baited breath by the loading door at Rainbow Guitars when I knew that a Collings acoustic was arriving soon. Nothing really compares to a Collings acoustic, and
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EVH 5150 III 100 Watt Head
This is the latest incarnation of the famed amplifier that Eddie Van Halen designed and played for many years with Van Halen. Past versions were made by Peavey, but this one is manufactured by Fender.
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Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler
The Line 6 M13, according to many of our customers, has been a long time coming. The guys at Line 6 have read our collective minds once again and have released another "must have" piece of gear. This
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Fulltone OCD - How Good Is It?
The Fulltone OCD is hands down the best selling product in the history of our guitar department. We routinely have a waiting list for this pedal, and once you hear it, you'll know why! The OCD is basi
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Zvex Fuzz Factory. Sick and Wrong? Or Wrong and Sick?
There is no other pedal that gets the response that the Zvex fuzz factory gets from our customers. Customers sometimes ask me to describe the sound of it, and I've come up with some real zingers! "It
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G&L ASAT Z3 Semi Hollow Honeyburst
One of the unbelievable perks of this job is getting to break open a shipping box and pulling something this baby out of its case. Truly a beauty to hold and admire, this guitar wants to be played. Sp
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The truth behind humidity and guitars.
The truth is, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to maintain a constant, and balanced humidity level for most guitars. A typical suburban home can be drier than a desert wind if the AC unit or heater is on. Th
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In what order should my effect pedals go?
A common question we get here in the Rainbow Guitar department is, "what order should I put my pedals in?" There are many roads to creative expression, but there are a couple of good guidelines to g
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What kind of amplifier should a beginner purchase?
Usually, a beginner should select an amp that sounds good enough to inspire without blasting out the whole house. The needs of a beginner typically do not include being louder than a drummer. Drummers
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Multi effects versus single pedals?
One of the most polarizing subjects in this crazy guitar business, this is a tough one. Are you a tone fanatic who must have the finest components in your rig? Usually, the tone buffs go for the singl
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What are the best guitars for a beginner?
A good beginner guitar should be easy to play and have the ability to inspire the player to pick it up and practice. Finding a good, inexpensive guitar is relatively easy if you have a budget in mind,
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