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Mason has played guitar since age 14 and has remained a charmingly amateurish musician ever since. Mason joined zZounds in 2014 and serves as editor of the zZounds Blog, as well as Accessories Merchandiser. Prior to zZounds, he earned a degree in journalism and worked as a newspaper editor and freelance writer. When not writing or editing for zZounds, you can find him playing his Strat, hosting bar trivia, and chasing his toddler around the house.

1 month ago Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Sean Pierce Johnson

From playing tips to gear reviews and personal stories, Sean Pierce Johnson’s YouTube channel is an inspiring and informative place for any guitarist. This GIT graduate is a prolific performer with one foot in the rock scene via his band Cockeyed Optimist and another in the worship world. On camera, he’s an approachable and engaging […]

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2 months ago Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Tefty Music Tech

Something of a Renaissance man on YouTube, Twitch, and in life, Tefty operates three channels, each with a different focus. There’s Tefty Music Tech, dedicated to gear reviews and instructional videos on using synths, samplers, and other recording tools. Then there’s Tefty & Meems, which features the music he and his wife create together. And […]

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4 months ago Gear Demos

Our Top Videos of 2024

The Top Videos of 2024 As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we’re taking some time to look back on the year in zZounds videos! Scroll through to find our most-viewed and favorite videos of the year, and see what makes the gear in them so special. We’ll be back with plenty more videos […]

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7 months ago Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Bolo Da Producer

An artist with deep roots in southern hip-hop, Bolo Da Producer has also made a name for himself on YouTube, where he regularly posts gear reviews, advice videos, and original songs. One of Bolo’s most impressive attributes is his eye for talent. Throughout his career, he’s found success partnering with artists who have the skill […]

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7 months ago Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Play and Trade Guitars

Unbiased, engaging, in-depth, and entertaining, every guitar demo video made by Play and Trade Guitars is a labor of love. Started in 2020 by John (the guy on camera) and Zach (the guy behind the camera,) Play and Trade Guitars is like the sales rep you always wish you had. And from backstage rundowns with […]

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10 months ago Gear Wire

Gear Wire: Jamming With Tom Quayle, Fender Player II Series, and More

For Episode 3, we sat down with Ibanez and Laney artist Tom Quayle to discuss his signature Laney Lionheart LoudPedal before Justin joined the fusion extraordinaire for an impromptu jam session. Plus, we take a look at the Fender Player II Series of guitars and basses, respond to some YouTube comments, and more!

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10 months ago Gear Wire

Gear Wire: Genzler Kinetix 800 Bass Amp, Guess That Bass, & More

Episode 3 focuses on the brand-new Genzler Kinetix 800 bass amp. zZounds’ very own bass expert Martin sits down with our hosts Justin and Luis to show off a few thumping tones while sharing his impressions about the amp. Plus, we dig into music news about Spotify, Wu-Tang Clan, and Taylor Swift.

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11 months ago Guitar Workbench

What are Coated Strings?

Have you come across coated strings while shopping for your next pack and wondered what they were? The world of strings is wide indeed, and coated strings are one of the many varieties offered by manufacturers. But what is a string’s coating made from? How does it affect the tone, and does it feel…weird? Let’s […]

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1 year ago Guitar Workbench

What Are Flatwound Strings?

You might have come across flatwound guitar strings or flatwound bass strings if you’ve been browsing online or in-store string sections. Or you might have heard about them from the mustachioed bebop guitarist at your local smoky jazz club. So what are flatwound strings? How do they sound? And are they really flat like fettuccine? […]

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