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Don Carr

With a three-decade career as a professional guitarist in Nashville, Tennessee, Sweetwater's Don Carr has a long list of album credits in multiple genres of music. His resume includes hundreds of radio and television appearances, as well as thousands of live performances in America and abroad as lead guitarist for the legendary Oak Ridge Boys. Don provides Sweetwater with professional insight through product demos, reviews, how-to’s, and group instruction. He is also the first-call session guitarist for Sweetwater Studios.

Articles by Don Carr

How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

Considering the number of electric guitar string choices available, navigating the differences between materials, treatments, and gauges can be... Read more »
Sep 3, 2025, 1:27 PM

3 Ways to Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Better

Let’s face it, there aren’t many variables in the sound of an acoustic guitar, and few that are easily changed. String and pick choice are the... Read more »
May 13, 2025, 10:00 AM

Les Paul vs. SG: Which Gibson Reigns Supreme?

When someone says, “Les Paul,” the images that likely appear in your mind are a sunburst Standard, maybe a Goldtop, or a Custom Black Beauty.... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 12:15 PM

What Is the Best Guitar Pedal Order?

A question that I get asked often is, “What’s the best order for my pedals?” The easy answer is, “Whatever order you think works best for you,”... Read more »
Apr 29, 2025, 12:43 PM

What Is Fingerboard Radius?

One of the first things you notice when you grab a guitar neck is the rounded shape, which accommodates the natural curve of your hand. You’ll... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 2:32 PM

What Is a Guitar Capo?

A guitar capo is a device that is used to raise the pitch of the open strings of a guitar. It works by attaching to the neck and spanning across... Read more »
Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM

All 10 PRS Dragons As You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Sweetwater’s fantastic relationship with PRS Guitars afforded us the one-of-a-kind opportunity of showcasing all 10 PRS Dragon guitars. To date,... Read more »
Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 PM

Enter the Dragon: 10 PRS Dragons at Sweetwater!

A PRS Dragon is a stunning instrument. The incredibly beautiful, intricate inlay work that brings an English Water Dragon to life instantly... Read more »
Oct 15, 2024, 7:00 AM

Andy Wood’s Woodshed Guitar Experience 2024 Was Incredible!

When Andy Wood came to Sweetwater in June to promote Suhr Guitars, he told me about the Woodshed Guitar Experience he was hosting in September.... Read more »
Aug 1, 2024, 8:00 AM

ToneX: Don Carr’s Favorite Clean Sounds (So Far!)

IK Multimedia’s ToneX platform has a vast library of amp, cabinet, and pedal sounds — and more of each are added daily! There are lots of great... Read more »