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 […]
Orange Baby Terror
With Orange, great things come in small packages! The brand-new Baby Terror is the latest addition to Orange’s ferocious Terror Series, and this thing doesn’t just cry, it roars! This 20-watt micro lunchbox head boasts sonically tasteful JFET circuitry producing plenty of organic analog overdrive. Shape your tone with precision using the amp’s three-band EQ, […]
Gretsch Streamliner CVT: Power and Style at an Unbelievable Price!
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a sweet first electric guitar, or a vet who needs a reliable and affordable workhorse, Gretsch’s Streamliner CVT unlocks killer tone on any budget! Built with a comfortably beveled mahogany body, a fast, rounded “C” neck profile, and Perfect-Pitch head angle, the Streamliner CVT doesn’t cut any corners on […]
Does It Rock? A Personal Journey With the Fender Vintera III Strat
When I was 15 years old, my dad sat me in front of his computer and pressed play on a video that would change my life forever. It was a live performance of Slash performing “Anastasia,” a song loaded with intricate riffs and the most awe-inspiring outro guitar solo I had ever witnessed. It was […]
Guild Revives the S-300!
Guild revamps the S-300, their late-’70s off-set axe that earned cult-classic status for its futuristic body shape and bold, daring sound. 48 years later, this head-turning guitar returns for today’s players to find their new under-the-radar favorite. Featuring a double-cut offset mahogany body loaded with Guild HB-2+ humbuckers, this vintage-futuristic tone machine punches with huge, […]
