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Permalink to How to Play Hammer-ons | Guitar Lesson

Apr 14 2021, 3:37 PM

How to Play Hammer-ons | Guitar Lesson

This video is a guitar lesson on a simple yet essential guitar-playing technique: the hammer-on. And, as its name suggests, the technique involves sounding a note by hammering onto the string with a fretboard-hand... Read more »

Permalink to Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer Demo and Overview

Mar 7 2018, 10:11 AM

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer Demo and Overview

Get the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer here: The Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer combines Analog Circuit Modeling with sample support for more sonic versatility than ever before. Create your own custom kits and... Read more »

Permalink to Sweetwater’s JUNO-DS Value-added Thumb Drive Overview

Apr 19 2017, 4:20 PM

Sweetwater’s JUNO-DS Value-added Thumb Drive Overview

Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater's Director of Product Optimization, has created a Sweetwater-exclusive 8GB bonus thumb drive that lets you take your JUNO-DS61 and JUNO-DS88 to a whole new level. The thumb drive is so... Read more »

Permalink to Fender Sweetwater 60th Anniversary Strat Review

Sep 19 2014, 9:45 AM

Fender Sweetwater 60th Anniversary Strat Review

Get this Sweetwater-exclusive 60th Anniversary Strat here: Don Carr demonstrates the Sweetwater 60th Anniversary Strat, made by Fender exclusively for Sweetwater. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for more... Read more »

Permalink to MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Pedal Demo

Jun 5 2014, 2:40 AM

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Pedal Demo

Get the MXR Carbon Copy delay pedal here: Don Carr, Sweetwater Content Specialist, demonstrates the MXR Carbon Copy delay pedal. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more info on the MXR Carbon Copy!

Permalink to PRS Custom 24 Floyd Rose Guitar Demo – Sweetwater at Winter NAMM 2014

Feb 3 2014, 8:51 AM

PRS Custom 24 Floyd Rose Guitar Demo – Sweetwater at Winter NAMM 2014

Get the PRS Custom 24 Floyd Rose right here: Rock the night away with the PRS Floyd Custom 24. This axe has been hot-rodded for the metal scene. A pair of PRS's Metal humbucking pickups deliver over-the-edge tones... Read more »

Permalink to January Clearance Continues!

Jan 10 2013, 8:45 AM

January Clearance Continues!

The massive Sweetwater January Clearance Sale rolls on! We've got thousands of items discounted up to 84% off! Yeow, you won't find deals like that anywhere else. To make the deals even sweeter, most items include... Read more »

Permalink to XLN’s Double Drums Deal

Jan 10 2013, 8:00 AM

XLN’s Double Drums Deal

The XLN Audio Addictive Drums plug-in gives you amazing drum sounds, plus the ability to tweak them to your heart's content. From now through January 31, 2013, purchase Addictive Drums from Sweetwater and enjoy $50... Read more »

Permalink to New Year Clearance Sale!

Jan 3 2013, 8:00 AM

New Year Clearance Sale!

Looking to make the most of your gear-buying dollars? Check out Sweetwater's January clearance event. You'll find over 1,800 great demos, B-stock items, and price drops, ranging from guitar pedals to DAW plug-ins to... Read more »

Permalink to Happy New Year!

Jan 1 2013, 8:00 AM

Happy New Year!

Welcome to the first day of 2013! From all of us at Sweetwater, best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous, and successful New Year!

Permalink to Farewell, 2012!

Dec 31 2012, 8:00 AM

Farewell, 2012!

From all of us here at Sweetwater, thank you for your support and for making 2012 a great year. Have a happy New Year's Eve!

Permalink to Holiday Shopping at Sweetwater

Dec 20 2012, 8:00 AM

Holiday Shopping at Sweetwater

Once again, in 2012, Sweetwater is THE place to do your holiday shopping! Just a few of the reasons why Sweetwater should be your choice for gifts for the musicians, engineers, and producers in your life: 24-day... Read more »

Permalink to Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Dec 17 2012, 8:00 AM

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

We ran this post last week, but it bears repeating for those who are procrastinating their shopping! The clock is ticking, keep the deadlines listed below in mind so that your gift arrives on time for the holiday!... Read more »

Permalink to Holiday Shipping Schedule

Dec 11 2012, 8:00 AM

Holiday Shipping Schedule

Holiday shopping? You'll find the perfect gift for that special musician in your life at Sweetwater. And with Sweetwater's FREE shipping, your musical gift is an even better value. But the clock is ticking, keep the... Read more »

Permalink to Sweetwater’s Annual 24-day Giveaway

Dec 3 2012, 8:00 AM

Sweetwater’s Annual 24-day Giveaway

December 1 marks the first day of Sweetwater's annual 24-day Giveaway — over the course of the next 24 days you could win an amazing prize! But you'll never win if you don't enter, and all you have to do is... Read more »

Permalink to Sweetwater’s Annual 24-day Giveaway

Dec 1 2012, 8:00 AM

Sweetwater’s Annual 24-day Giveaway

Permalink to Cyber Monday Extended!

Nov 28 2012, 8:00 AM

Cyber Monday Extended!

**2018 Update** Our Cyber Monday Sale lasts all week long! Hurry - these deals end December 4th! ---- Didn't get around to taking advantage of the great deals Sweetwater was offering on Cyber Monday? No worries!... Read more »

Permalink to Eight Days of Black Friday: Cyber Monday

Nov 26 2012, 8:00 AM

Eight Days of Black Friday: Cyber Monday

**2018 Update** See All 2018 Cyber Week Deals! Welcome to Cyber Monday, the final day in our huge Eight Days of Black Friday Sale! Today is the day to get online and do your shopping at Sweetwater.com. (But if... Read more »

Permalink to Eight Days of Black Friday: Black Friday

Nov 23 2012, 8:00 AM

Eight Days of Black Friday: Black Friday

It's here! The biggest shopping day of the year, and the namesake of Sweetwater's massive Eight Days of Black Friday Sale! But here's a tip: The last thing you want to do today is go out into the world and fight the... Read more »

Permalink to Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 22 2012, 8:00 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us here at Sweetwater, we wish you a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday!

Permalink to Eight Days of Black Friday: Day Three

Nov 21 2012, 8:00 AM

Eight Days of Black Friday: Day Three

The biggest sale of the year at Sweetwater continues! It's Day Three of our huge Eight Days of Black Friday Sale, and there are tons of great deals waiting for you. Whether you are shopping for a special... Read more »

Permalink to Eight Days of Black Friday — Day Two

Nov 20 2012, 8:00 AM

Eight Days of Black Friday — Day Two

It's Day Two of the Eight Days of Black Friday Sale at Sweetwater! Don't miss out on all of the amazing deals on offer. This is your chance for massive savings on all your holiday gift purchases! (And at these... Read more »

Permalink to The 8 Days of Black Friday Sale is Here!

Nov 19 2012, 8:00 AM

The 8 Days of Black Friday Sale is Here!

UPDATED: Check out our latest deals in our Black Friday Sale - DEALS LIVE NOW! Black Friday is nearly upon us! But if you're dreading the fight against hordes of screaming shoppers, Sweetwater has a better solution... Read more »

Permalink to Insurance Claims and Purchase Receipts

Nov 1 2012, 12:00 AM

Insurance Claims and Purchase Receipts

We hope that none of our friends suffered any damage from Hurricane Sandy — our thoughts are with you! If you are dealing with the devastation of Sandy, we know audio gear isn't on your mind. But when the time... Read more »

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