GRD Gear Library

Nice and light, this SX B10C amp is probably the smallest and most portable amp we have in our gear library.  With its 10w it's not too loud, perfect for practicing bass in your bedroom.
This amp was donated by Cara.
DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIuTU7epGWQ

Awesome guitar amp! We like the Fender Champion 40 so much that we bought a few. Good sounding, not too heavy to carry, easy to use, loud enough to practice with a band or even play a gig: practically perfect. Please treat it with love.
DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUPf6j2VHQ

COMING SOON - Do you want to give your guitar a super crunchy sound? Try the Jackhammer! A distortion pedal with a sweet overdrive tone. In order to use it, you will need two instrument cables: one will connect the instrument to the pedal (input), the other will connect the pedal (output) to the amp.
It can be powered by a 9-volt power supply or a 9-volt battery, as you prefer.
SEE HOW IT SOUNDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NVD46-wugk
This pedal was donated by Aileen.

COMING SOON - This Mapex Tornado 20" is a great drum kit for intermediate players. It's a 5-piece kit complete with all the hardware you'll need and a Zildjian cymbal set (high-hat, crash and ride cymbals). This is the smallest drum kit we have, however, fitting it in a car can still be challenging (depending on the car), so please make sure you have a enough room before collecting. You will be getting: 5 shells (20" bass drum, 14" floor tom, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A drum stool is also in the hardware case.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA

Really cool, Cruiser electric guitar! It has the same shape as the iconic Flying V that many brands produced, starting from Gibson. Awesome guitar players who play a Flying V guitar include Nai Palm, Donita Sparks and Lzzy Hale. Check them out!

This guitar was donated by Phillip.

Awesome guitar amp! We like the Fender Champion 40 so much that we bought a few. Good sounding, not too heavy to carry, easy to use, loud enough to practice with a band or even play a gig: practically perfect. Please treat it with love.
DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUPf6j2VHQ

Lovely, water-proof ukulele. You might need to tune it after every song, as it doesn't always stay in tune, but it's still pretty cool to play.

Nice little instrument, easy to carry around.

These bongos were donated by Mark.

This electronic drum kit is great for beginners. It comes in a big bag that includes all the pieces, plus a pair of drum sticks, headphones and a stool. If the drum sticks break, we kindly ask you to buy a new pair for the next person who borrows the kit. A manual with instructions on how to assemble the kit is in the bag too. We recommend that you place a rug under the kit, as the two parts where you'll place your feet will slip on the floor otherwise.

MORE DETAILS HERE: https://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_mps_150_e_drum_set.htm

This kit was donated by Rossella.

Nice drum kit for beginners and intermediate players. It's a 5-piece kit, meaning that it has only 2 rack toms. It is complete with all the hardware you'll need, including the high-hat, a crash cymbal and the ride cymbal. When collecting, make sure you have a enough room in your car. You will be getting: 5 shells (22" bass drum, 18" floor tom, 14" rack tom, 12" rack tom, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A stool and a pair of drum sticks are also in the hardware case. If the drum sticks break, we kindly ask you to buy a new pair for the next person who will borrow the kit.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA

This might look like a keyboard, but it is in fact a midi controller. The main difference between the two is that a midi controller is just a set of keys and knobs that receive midi information when connected to a computer or another device. Hence, if you play it on its own it will make no sound. Make sure you have a computer to connect the controller to, and a software to edit the sounds you'll be making.

This midi controller was donated by Gavin.

Awesome synthesizer, definitely our favourite! Portable, compact and full of sounds and functionalities. This is the synth we mainly use in our programs and summer camps.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsT1S4lxq8Y

Vintage Yamaha synth, straight from the 80s! You can keep it simple and use it as a basic keyboard or have fun and explore all the functionalities it has. You can even record your own loops!

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqAEB0Qeu-4
(don't worry about the fact that this is a PSS-480 demo, it's still relevant for you as the two keyboards are practically the same).

This synth was donated by Deirdre.

Vintage, cool guitar. One of a kind.

This guitar was donated by Eoin.

Cool guitar, it has the same shape and main features as the iconic Fender Stratocaster.

This guitar was donated by Seánie.

Really cool Telecaster! Artists who play a Telecaster include Alanis Morrissette, Sheryl Crow, Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice, Anna Calvi, Avril Lavigne and more!

This guitar was donated by Naoise.

Left-handed Sx dreadnought acoustic guitar. Perfect for you if you want to practice without having to use an amp.

This guitar was donated by Claire.

Really cool looking Encore Precision bass, featuring the sticker of one of our favourite bands, The Breeders. It is a bit heavier than the other basses we have, so keep it in mind when choosing it.

Donated by Deirdre.

Did you know that basses can have five strings? Here is your chance to try one! A 5-string bass is the same as a regular 4-string bass, except for the extra, lowest string, which is a B.

This bass was donated by Ciara.

Precision bass.

Donated by Adrian.

Do you want to practice bass without having to plug it into an amp? Then this Harley Benton semi-acoustic is for you! Being a semi-acoustic bass, it has an input jack that will allow you to amplify it as well, if you want.

This bass was donated by Seánie.

This is a really nice, lightweight and ultra-portable guitar amp. Perfect for practicing in your bedroom (it's a 15-watt amp, too quite for a loud band rehearsal). Handle it with care, as it has a vacuum tube, which makes it a bit delicate but definitely rich and warm-sounding.

Well-loved, vintage 45-watt amp. Mid size, not too heavy to carry, it will sound good with a guitar or a keyboard. Loud enough for band practice or gig.

This amp was donated by Naoise.

Nice, big-size 100-watt bass amp. The Torque T100Bx is a little heavy to carry. Recommended for gigs or loud band practice. You won't really need an amp this big to practice at home.

This amp was donated by Deirdre.

Nice little 15-watt bass amp. Great portability, perfect to practice at home.

The Fender Rumble 15 was donated by Shane.

This is one of our favourite pedals. It allows to create multiple loops which you can recall, pause or record over. You can use it with instruments or with vocals (or with both at the same time!). Need a beat? You can record yourself beat-boxing and then rap, sing or play an instrument on it. The Boss RC-30 might seem a bit complicated at first, but you can have a lot of fun with it even if you only learn the basics. It comes with the instruction manual. To power it up you will need a 9-volt power supply or 6x AA batteries. To use it, you will need two instrument cables (and/or an XLR cable if you are using a microphone): one will connect the instrument to the loop station (input), and the other will connect the loop station (output) to the amp.

QUICK OVERVIEW HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGpnHIRoAiw
And here is an artist that really knows how to use a loop station (or two!), tUnE-yArDs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNkP-mbBMLo

Donated by: RossellaThis vintage wah was inspired by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. It's been around for many years but it's still rocking. In order to use it, you will need two instrument cables: one will connect the instrument to the pedal (input), the other will connect the pedal (output) to the amp.You'll need a 9-volt battery to power it up.

SEE HOW IT SOUNDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=406XgqDXGDw

This wah wah pedal was donated by Rossella

"Give your guitar a bigger sound with this great pedal! It has the usual three nobs AND a ""chrunch"" button that will allow you to choose between two different modes. In order to use this pedal, you will need two instrument cables: one will connect the instrument to the pedal (input), the other will connect the pedal (output) to the amp. The MXR '78 Distorion pedal is powered by a 9-volt battery. You can access / replace it by flipping the pedal upside down and unscrewing the four screw. 

SEE HOW IT SOUNDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcYGFPaSYFEive 

Donated by: Joe

Black, double arm stand. Ideal for bigger keyboards.

This keyboard stand was donated by Mary.

Well-loved Sony MDR V-300 headphones with a long cable. You can plug them into your phone, a synth / keyboard or an amp. Depending on the input, you might need a mini jack to jack adaptor (included with our synths).

These headphones were donated by Rossella.

Black boom mic stand. It doesn't comes with the microphone and the cable that are in the picture, but you can borrow them separately if you need them.

Black boom mic stand. It comes with the microphone holder (not in the picture)

Awesome guitar amp! We like the Fender Champion 40 so much that we bought a few. Good sounding, not too heavy to carry, easy to use, loud enough to practice with a band or even play a gig: practically perfect. Please treat it with love. DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUPf6j2VHQ

COMING SOON - Left-hand Tanglewood Evolution dreadnought guitar, with a beautiful, warm sound. If you want to practice guitar without having to plug it into an amp, this one is perfect for you.

Donated by David.

COMING SOON - Nice 5-piece drum kit for beginners and intermediate players. It is complete with all the hardware you'll need, including the high-hat, the crash cymbal and the ride cymbal.
Before collecting, make sure you have a enough room in your car. You will be getting: 5 shells (22" bass drum, 16" floor tom, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A stool and a pair of drum sticks are also in the hardware case. If the drum sticks break, we kindly ask you to buy a new pair for the next person who will borrow the kit.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA

Cool left-handed guitar, it has the same shape and main features as the iconic Fender Stratocaster.

This guitar was donated by Phillip.

Really cool Ibanez bass, full of stickers and character. This is a short scale bass, which means that it is a bit smaller than the others. It would be an ideal choice for someone who has small hands but it can be fun to play for anyone! 

Donated by Phillip.

Do you want to use more than one pedal effect at the same time? Then this patch cable is for you! Use an instrument cable to connect your instrument to the input jack of the first pedal, the patch cable to connect the first (output) to the second (input) pedal, and then an instrument cable to connect the second pedal (output) to your amp (input). You can use as many pedal effects as you want, just make sure you request the right amount of patch cables.

This one is a bit big to shake (12"), but a tambourine can be a very nice addition to your music.

This tambourine was donated by Gráinne.

Great, little instrument to have fun with. If you can already play piano, try this one: it has the same key structure. And no worries if you haven't played piano before, you'll definitely figure out how to play the glokenspiel very quickly anyway.

Well-loved 5-piece drum kit for beginners. It is complete with all the hardware you'll need, including the high-hat and the ride cymbal. Before collecting, make sure you have a enough room in your car. You'll be getting: 5 shells (22" bass drum, 18" floor tom, 13" and 14" rack toms, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A stool and a pair of drum sticks are also in the hardware case. If the drum sticks break, we kindly ask you to buy a new pair for the next person who borrows the kit.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA.

This drum kit was donated by Alan.

Voice Mic. You will need a cable to connect it to a sound desk, an audio interface or an amp. If you are using the mic with an amp you would normally use an XLR to jack cable. If you are using the mic with a sound desk or an audio interface you'll need either an XLR to jack cable or an XLR cable, depending on the desk's inputs.

Awesome synthesizer, definitely our favourite! Portable, compact and full of sounds and functionalities. This is the synth we mainly use in our programs and summer camps. This particular Microkorg is missing the small mic that comes with it, call the vocoder. You can still have a lot of fun without it, but if you really want to use a vocoder, you can choose one of the other Microkorgs in our collection.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsT1S4lxq8Y

Awesome synthesizer, definitely our favourite! Portable, compact and full of sounds and functionalities. This is the synth we mainly use in our programs and summer camps.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsT1S4lxq8Y

Really nice and really light electric guitar, hence recommended for someone with back pain problems. It has the same shape as the iconic Gibson Les Paul, from which it takes its name. Artists who play a Les Paul guitar include Mitski, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, Orianthi and more.

This guitar was donated by Paddy.

Cool Stratocaster guitar, and it plays really nicely!

This guitar was donated by Ca.

This is custom Telecaster Affnity, with a replaced pick-up. Cool and unique.

Donated by Lauren.

Great electric guitar. It has the same shape as the iconic Gibson Les Paul. With those two humbucker pick-ups, it has a strong, warm sound. Artists who play a Les Paul guitar include Mitski, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, Orianthi and more.

This guitar was donated by Lauren.

Lovely dreadnought, cut-a-way, acoustic guitar. It has a built-in tuner that is powered up by a 9-volt battery. You'll also be able to amplify this guitar through an amp. If the instrument is connected to the amp, everything is set up correctly but there is no sound, it means that the 9-volt battery needs to be replaced with a new one.

Donated by Ellen.

Left-handed 5-string bass. If you'd like a new challenge, having played the "regular" 4-string bass, this one is for you. A 5-string bass is the same as a regular 4-string bass, except for the extra, lowest string, which is a B.

Donated by Shane.

Left-handed Jazzmaster bass. The Jazzmaster shape is asymmetric and gives the instrument an extra cool look.

This bass was donated by Shane.

Well-loved Fender Squier Precision bass.

Donated by Gráinne.

Very nice and very portable, guitar amp. It is small but loud enough (25 watts), perfect to practice at home.

Well-loved Marshall AVT50X 50-watt guitar amp. You wouldn't want to move it around too much because it's quite heavy (19 kg) but it's great for band rehearsals and gigs.

DEMO HERE: https://youtu.be/BtO8md6qzp0

This guitar amp was donated by Cathy.

Awesome guitar amp! We like the Fender Champion 40 so much that we bought a few. Good sounding, not too heavy to carry, easy to use, loud enough to practice with a band or even play a gig: practically perfect. Please treat it with love.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUPf6j2VHQ

Another good, not too big, not too heavy, bass amp. This Park GB25 12 (produced by Marshall) is a 25 watt amp that you can use to rehearse with your band or practice at home.
This amp was donated by someone who forgot to tell us their name... thank you, stranger!

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UnmPRFYMc

Donated by: Ca

Have you ever tried a volume pedal? It can help you create nice guitar (or bass) swellings. In order to use it, you will need two instrument cables: one will connect the instrument to the pedal (input), the other will connect the pedal (output) to the amp.You'll need a 9-volt battery to power it up. 

SEE HOW IT SOUNDS (it's a similar model): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cOpiuWgAcM

This Ernie Ball pedal has been donated by Ca.

Great,   really small, delay effect. You can use it with a guitar or a keyboard/synth.   
You will need a 9-volt power supply to power it up, and two instrument   cables: one will connect the instrument to the pedal (input), the other will   connect the pedal (output) to the amp.
SEE HOW IT SOUNDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-SCdn5jxTU&

Black, double arm, Gravity KS stand. Very sturdy. Ideal for heavy keyboards. It is a bit heavy to carry. If that's not good for you, please borrow one of the other stands.

Red, single arm stand. Ideal for small keyboards and synths.

Mode Machines headphones. You can plug them into your phone, a synth / keyboard or an amp. Depending on the input, you might need a mini jack to jack adaptor (included with our synths)

Black boom mic stand. It comes with the microphone holder (not in the picture)

Awesome guitar amp! We like the Fender Champion 40 so much that we bought a few. Good sounding, not too heavy to carry, easy to use, loud enough to practice with a band or even play a gig: practically perfect. Please treat it with love.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUPf6j2VHQ

COMING SOON - Great and very easy to carry guitar amp! This Blackstar ID:Core 10 V2 has a great sound and a lot of features to play around with. It has six different channels (Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2), 12 effects, and it also has a USB audio for recording straight into DAW. It might sound a bit complicated, but you can use it very simply and have a lot of fun with it even if you have never used an amp like this before! Perfect to practice at home.
This guitar amp was donated by Lex.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8xAOycODlE

COMING SOON - This Tama Imperialstar 22" White Vintage Sparkle is a great drum kit that we'd recommend to advanced drummers.
It comes with all the hardware you'll need and a Meinl cymbal set (the high-hat, crash and ride cymbals). This is the biggest drum kit we have so please  make sure you have a enough room in your car to collect it. You'll be getting: 5 shells (22" bass drum, 16" floor tom, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A drum stool is also in the hardware case.
This is the most expensive kit we have, so we ask you to use it if care. If you are a beginner, please choose one of the others in our catalogue instead.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA

Fender Squire Stratocaster guitar, plays really nicely.  

Donated by Phillip.

Well loved guitar amp. This 10-watts Johnson amp is a small, portable one, ideal for practicing in your room.
Donated by Phillip.

To amplify an electric guitar, a bass or a synth, you will need an instrument cable. And if you wish to use pedal effects you'll need more than one. The good news is that we have plenty, just make sure you borrow all you need. Sometimes cables break. If that happens, please let us know via email or when you return the item and we'll fix it.

A nice addition to a rhythm section. Sometimes singers don't know what to do with their hands.. well, a shaker might help with that too!

This shaker was donated by Gráinne.

Ever tried a cajon? It's a fun instrument to make beats with, and you can bring it anywhere as it comes with a handy case.

COOL TUTORIAL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQ77OvS37A

This cajon was donated by Rossella.

WITH SILENT STROKE HEADS. Nice 5-piece drum kit for beginners and intermediate players. It is complete with all the hardware you'll need, including the high-hat, the crash cymbal and the ride cymbal. This kit is set up with Silent Stroke skins, which make it very quite, hence ideal for practicing at home. If you are looking for a drum kit to practice or perform with your band, make sure you borrow a different one.
Before collecting, make sure you have a enough room in your car. You will be getting: 5 shells (22" bass drum, 16" floor tom, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" snare drum), a cymbal bag and a big hardware case. A stool and a pair of drum sticks are also in the hardware case. If the drum sticks break, we kindly ask you to buy a new pair for the next person who will borrow the kit.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A DRUM KIT: https://youtu.be/yzLXDVZEaTA

Voice Mic. You will need a cable to connect it to a sound desk, an audio interface or an amp. If you are using the mic with an amp you would normally use an XLR to jack cable. If you are using the mic with a sound desk or an audio interface you'll need either an XLR to jack cable or an XLR cable, depending on the desk's inputs.

This mic was donated by Shane.

Awesome synthesizer, definitely our favourite! Portable, compact and full of sounds and functionalities. This is the synth we mainly use in our programs and summer camps.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsT1S4lxq8Y

Entry level keyboard, pretty easy to use but still fun and with some good sounds. Good for studying music too, as it has some educational functionalities.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhX-TPTwsdM

This keyboard was donated by Stephen.

Really nice electric guitar. It has the same shape as the iconic Gibson Les Paul, from which it takes its name. Artists who play a Les Paul guitar include Mitski, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, Orianthi and more.

This guitar was donated by Paddy.

Cool guitar, it has the same shape and main features as the iconic Fender Stratocaster, and it's for left-handed players.

This guitar was donated by Sadhbh.

Well-loved Telecaster, full of cool stickers. Artists who play a Telecaster include Alanis Morrissette, Sheryl Crow, Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice, Anna Calvi, Avril Lavigne and more!

This guitar was donated by Gráinne.

Really cool, all-black electric guitar. It has a similar shape as the iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar. With those two humbucker pick-ups, it has a strong, warm sound. Artists who play a Les Paul guitar include Mitski, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, Orianthi and more.

This guitar was donated by Lauren.

Sx dreadnought acoustic guitar. Perfect for you if you want to practice without having to use an amp.

This guitar was donated by Shane.

Nice, light, Ibanez bass.

This Precision Special combines the characteristic pick-ups of a Precision bass and a Jazz bass.

Donated by Cian.

Nice Fender Squier Affinity bass, it combines the characteristic pick-ups of a Precision bass and a Jazz bass.

This bass was donated by Rossella.

Nice 30-watt guitar amp, not too heavy to carry around. A good choice for both practising and home and with a band.

Really cool, 15-watt guitar amp. Not too heavy to carry around, the Vox Valvetronix AD15VT-XL has lots of built-in effects (distortion, delay, flanger, etc) that make it really fun to play. Great for band rehearsals or practicing at home.

DEMO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmorwdbMw44