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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

Jul 13, 2018, 9:05 AM

3 Arpeggios for Blues Soloing (transcription and TAB)

Arpeggio — a big word with a simple meaning, it originates from the Italian word arpeggiare, which literally means “to play on a harp.” An... Read more »

Apr 24, 2018, 10:00 AM

5 Recording Tips for Arranging Guitars

Recording multiple guitar parts on a song is a fun challenge that really helps define the texture, mood, dynamics, and overall feel of the song.... Read more »

Mar 29, 2018, 6:00 AM

Slim Down Your Setup

Running out of room onstage is a common problem. As a guitarist, bringing fewer guitars, a smaller amp, and using a smaller pedalboard are the... Read more »

Mar 19, 2018, 6:00 AM

Chorus Pedals Are Back!

Trends in music are cyclical, as we know. There was a time when it seemed like every guitar sound on every recording had some sort of chorus... Read more »

Jan 9, 2018, 4:56 AM

4 Multi-effects Pedals That Will Enhance Your Acoustic Guitar Tone

Amplifying acoustic guitar and electric guitar require slightly different ways of thinking. With electric guitar, the amplifier and effects are... Read more »

Oct 29, 2017, 7:00 AM

The Guitarist’s Guide to Tracking Bass

Electric guitars and basses have many physical and functional similarities, such as pickups, frets, strings, wood, etc., and are tuned an octave... Read more »

Sep 1, 2017, 8:00 AM

6 Great Compressor Pedals Released in 2017

Compression is one of my favorite effects because it alters a note or chord in fundamental ways, without necessarily altering its basic tone.... Read more »

May 16, 2017, 11:16 AM

Essential Looping Tips and Techniques

Loops instantly add another element to your live performance and can be used in so many different ways. From a simple groove to a complex... Read more »

May 12, 2017, 12:16 AM

Pros and Cons: Bringing Multiple Guitars to the Gig

As a guitarist, it’s possible to find yourself in the middle of a song where your guitar isn’t quite giving you what you need. It can be the... Read more »

Apr 4, 2017, 7:00 AM

Road Essentials for Guitarists

If you’re a guitarist who’s involved in any kind of live performance, there are certain things that are critical to making sure you get the job... Read more »

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