The Fender Nocaster: Your Favorite Guitar Without a Name
Fender adds to their 75th Anniversary celebration of the Telecaster with the awesome addition of the legendary Nocaster. What is a Nocaster? Originally produced after Fender had to drop the original ‘Broadcaster’ name — and before the model was eventually given the Telecaster moniker — the Nocaster features a distinctive headstock displaying only the Fender […]
You Think You Know PRS? — The Paul Reed Smith Interview
You know PRS guitars, but how well do you know the man behind them? We sat down with Paul Reed Smith himself to unearth the thrilling stories behind the rise and success of PRS. Why did Paul almost leave his name off the headstock? What was the moment that Carlos Santana changed Paul’s life? Find […]
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HSS 2PT: The Shredder’s Tool
Shredding is far from a one-dimensional art. It demands precision, feel, and sonic depth. The most important requirement? An axe that can conquer those demands. That’s where the Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HSS 2PT takes the stage. It all starts at the neck, which is crafted from caramelized maple with a natural satin finish […]
MXR Flanger/Doubler: Getting Dimebag’s Tone Just Got Easier
MXR has been stamping out tone-shaping icons since 1972, and few of them are more legendary than the rack unit that lived in Dimebag Darrell’s wet loop 100% of the time. Now the MXR Flanger/Doubler brings that M-126 magic down to pedalboard size, with all-analog, bucket-brigade circuitry and the original control set: Manual, Width, Speed, […]
The Oldest Music Gear You Can Still Buy Brand New (That Hasn’t Really Changed a Bit)
zZounds has been around since 1996, which seems like a long time ago — until you consider the music gear that was already old when we opened our doors! Among the thousands of products we carry are a number of instruments and tools that have been in continuous production for decades longer than we’ve been […]
Joe Bonamassa’s Pre-War-Inspired Martin Acoustics Have Arrived
Joe Bonamassa’s vault is one of the most coveted collections of gear on the planet. Thankfully for players everywhere, he’s made it a tradition to recreate his favorite gear from that vault. Now, Martin and Bonamassa team up to recreate his prized 00-18 in two stunning remakes: the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa and the Martin […]
LsL: The Boutique Builders Every Vintage Guitar Fan Should Know
Lance and Lisa S. Lerman built LsL on the idea that if you can’t obtain your dream vintage guitar, then you should build it yourself. Since 2008, LsL has been doing just that — handcrafting top-shelf vintage-inspired custom guitars in their Santa Clarita, California facility. They’re building more than guitars, however. They’re building the vintage […]
Take Full Control of the Wheel and Drive!
Empress has crafted incredible, studio-quality effects since 2005. Their attention to detail leads to high-quality effects that leave nothing on the table. Now, the Empress Drive analog overdrive pedal boasts a fully-controllable drive tone, a VU meter for measuring clipping, and a +30db boost switch. The Drive not only looks amazing on your board, but […]
Where to Start a Pedalboard: 7 First Pedals Under $150
You’ve got your guitar set up and your amp dialed in, but your favorite artists are standing in front of dozens of stompboxes on stage. Pedals are a world of their own and some of the most fun you’ll have while exploring gear and building your unique rig. But when you’re staring down a massive […]
