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Clay Reed
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Years at Rainbow: 15
Weekly work schedule: Tuesday-Saturday


What's New For Zildjian 2013
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 01-24-2013

Watch this video to find out whats happening with Zildjian. The New A Series Stuff sounds amazing!!! <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aW67sRXYhcE?feature=player_prof Read More...

Protection Racket Cases
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 05-30-2012

I’ve had Protection Racket cases for the past 10 years since we started carrying them at Rainbow Guitars and I cannot say enough how much I love them. I really like the BIG zippers that most case comp Read More...

Ludwig Dealer Summit And Factory Tour 2010 (Video/Slide Show)
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 05-07-2010

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Zildjian Releases Z3 Cymbals
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 07-29-2009

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 Read More...

Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Single Pedal
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 05-26-2009

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to your new bass drum pedal....The Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive. I guarantee once you hook this baby up to your bass drum, you will toss all your other pedal Read More...

Pearl P3002D Demon Drive Double Bass Drum Pedal
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 05-16-2009

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 Read More...

What are the best Drum Sets for a beginner?
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 01-21-2009

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 Read More...

DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Double Pedal
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-19-2008

The DW 5000 bass drum pedal series has been known 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 Read More...

Roland TD-12 Electronic Drum Kit
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-09-2008

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 Read More...

Roland SPD-S Sampling Percussion Pad
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-09-2008

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 Read More...

Roland TDW-20 Expansion Board for TD-20 Drum Module
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-03-2008

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 Read More...

DW 9000 Series Hardware Pack
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-24-2008

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- Read More...

Dunnett R-Class Swivel Lever Throw Off
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-24-2008

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 Read More...

Zildjian 14" Master Sound Hi Hat Pair
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-17-2008

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 Read More...

DW's Go Anywhere Practice Pad Set Up
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-17-2008

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 Read More...

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drums
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-17-2008

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 Read More...

Sabian APX Series Cymbals
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-17-2008

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 Read More...

Drum Dial Review
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-12-2008

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 Read More...

Pearl Signature Dennis Chambers 14x6.5 Snare Drum
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-11-2008

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 Read More...

Drum Workshop 9000 Series Double Pedal
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 09-09-2008

If you like the versatility of tweaking a bass pedal to suit your needs, has an old school feel with modern engineering, then look no further than the 9000 series bass drum pedal. The main features o Read More...