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.
Victory Amps – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from Victory Amps! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
Rupert Neve Designs – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from Rupert Neve Designs! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
Taylor Guitars – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from Taylor Guitars! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
EarthQuaker Devices – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from EarthQuaker Devices! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
TASCAM – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from TASCAM! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
Martin Guitars – zZounds Live Gear Expo
Did you miss our Live Gear Expo? Catch up with this replay featuring the latest gear from Martin Guitars! Watch more Gear Expo Streams here.
Gibson Acquires MESA/Boogie
Yesterday, Gibson Brands announced their acquisition of MESA/Boogie, a premier boutique amplifier brand based in Petaluma, California. “This is a perfect partnership based on our collective professional experiences and passion for sound.” Gibson CEO James Curleigh said in a statement. Known for high-powered amplifiers, MESA/Boogie has catered to tone chasers for over 50 years. Their […]
The Birth of Loud Author Ian S. Port on the Guitar’s Past and Present
You know the names Fender and Les Paul, but how much do you know about the men whose names grace so many headstocks? Author Ian S. Port spent countless hours conducting research and interviews to paint an intimate, engaging portrait of Leo Fender, Les Paul, and several other men and women behind the brands and […]
Our Top 5 Videos of 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, we’re looking back at our five most-viewed videos from the year. Check them out below! Eddie Van Halen’s Top 5 Solos We’re kicking off this Top 5 with a Top 5! When this video was made back in February, we had no clue what the rest of this year […]
