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.
Chris Shiflett on Podcasting, Foo Fighters, and Playing Live Again
Did you miss our Facebook Live chat with Chris Shiflett? Catch up with what the Foo Fighters guitarist and Walking the Floor host had to say about the podcast grind, his current studio gear, and what Pat Smear got him for his 50th birthday.
Behind The Scenes: The Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street”
zZounds’ resident shredologist Justin hopped on video chat to run us through the gear he used for our latest Legends Series video on the Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street!” Take a listen to the video above for a deeper dive into how we recreated the unique tones of Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, and Phil Lesh for […]
Rane One: Enter the Digital DJ Realm
The One brings Rane’s dedication to exceptional feel into the digital realm. With motorized platters and a dedicated loop section, the Rane One promises a DJ experience like none other. Check out our exclusive demo of the Rane One above, then head to zZounds to order yours!
Dino Monoxelos of Ampeg on the New Rocket Bass Series
Ampeg brand marketing manager, Dino Monoxelos, joined us for a live interview to talk all about the all-new Rocket Bass series combo amps, how he got involved with Ampeg, and much more!
Taylor Guitars Master Designer Andy Powers on His Creative Process, Sustainable Guitars, and More
We had the chance to catch up with Taylor Guitars Master Designer, Andy Powers, to talk about Taylor’s GT811e, Urban Ash woods, and the sustainability efforts Taylor is putting into building their guitars!
Live Yamaha YC Series Demo With Blake Angelos
Did you miss our live stream featuring Yamaha’s keyboard guru Blake Angelos? Now’s your chance to catch up! We chatted about what makes the super-versatile YC series stage keyboards stand out in Yamaha’s lineup, and Blake even gave us a full demonstration. You don’t want to miss it!
Emily Wolfe on Her New Signature Epiphone Model
We recently had the chance to go LIVE for a special interview with Epiphone artist, Emily Wolfe, and talked about her brand-new signature Epiphone Sheraton Stealth, how she got hooked on guitar, and the journey that led to her eventually working with Epiphone!
Chris Lord-Alge on His Production Philosophy and Signature Gear
We recently had the amazing opportunity to chat with producer Chris Lord-Alge all about his favorite studio gear including his own Avantone Pro CLA10 monitors and CLA-200 power amp, as well as the Black Lion Audio Bluey FET Limiting Amplifier — all of which you can find at zZounds! Check out the interview above, where […]
Live with Yvette Young of Covet
We had the pleasure of having musician and artist, Yvette Young from the band Covet on a live stream to hang out! Watch the video above to learn more about her playing style, the gear she uses, and more!
