Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off Winner - Mark Pacpaco

Congratulations to Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off (2016) winner, Mark Pacpaco from West Covina, CA! Mark played on a 5-piece Yamaha Recording Custom kit in Surf Green with Remo Pinstripes on the toms, and their Powerstorke 3 Clear on the kick, (Mark used his own snare) along with the Zildjian K Custom Dark cymbals: 14" hats, 16" crash, 18" crash, 20" ride, 10" splash, and a 18" Oriental china trash. Blast block, cowbell, and tambourine are from Latin Percussion.

[ZakiAli]

So good to finally see someone win without an octapad!

[nathandrums]

No octapad? I'm shocked.


Very pleased but shocked.

[rdavidr]

when your ocd kicks in and you gotta loosen your wing nut 1/32 of a turn 3:58

[dosdrummer]

Obviously a great drummer, very hard to judge these competitions. Some guys who lost in the quarters and semis could easily be in the Finals. Personally I think speed has taken over creativity in these competitions.

[JosephPadlaJosephPadla]

I've been following him for years and no way I only see this video today. Absolutely amazing and stunning solos! He even wore a Miku shirt to the contest! What an awesome dude!

[chrisunderwood]

his performance was way way more put together than the other contestants

[benthosedrums]

Great drumming. Very nice stick control, especially in traditional grip. Nice seeing a winner without using the octopad. Also, the syncopation was outstanding.

[ayanverani]

2:03 when you take a bite out of your hot pocket but its a little too hot

[johncortez]

No tricks! Pure Drumming skills... Slow Clap!

[levs.]

Who knew guava juice was such a good drummer

[getdrunkandrock]

idk how many times i can listen to this guy, but its an unreal amount.

[AndrewlovesBeatles]

This is probably one of the best winner solos I have seen since Juan. I am so glad that the octopad isn't used and that it flows so well. Great choice. Congrats dude! You earned it!

[dekkerondrums]

Honestly, I'm so glad to see the judges have FINALLY moved away from picking the same gospel chops since 2012. This kid earned it. Kudos for having different style.

[natechatigny]

Speed, dynamics, power, and modulation - beautifully executed!

[anthonypachecodrums]

honestly this solo was good! reason he won was because of the energy, he didnt play no slow ass groove it was literally pure energy and drive through the whole solo! dont worry Mark about what other people say! you're a great drummer!

[AmiCocoa]

This man is the embodiment of courage, love and power!

[benjaminmedina]

It's about time the winner wasn't someone who just used the sound pad the whole time! This guy killed it, and surprisingly at some similarities the 2011 winner Isaias Gil.

[HollowLiquidProjects]

those triplet single stroke rolls man... you're making me feel old. I thought I had learned that in marching band. Phenomenal. Way to go bro.

[WalkerTexas]

Mark values his faith, family and friends more than his top notch musical talents. That is why he is someone I admire and feel grateful to know.

[JessGTRS]

Awesome video. So glad I get to see his winning performance. Congrats Mark!