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.
COVID-19 Relief Options for Music Industry Workers
If you’re a musician, music educator, sound engineer, live event staff, or anyone who owns a small business or earns income as a self-employed worker, the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been particularly painful. We at zZounds wanted to help share information about the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) […]
Talking Shop: Show Us Your Boards
A guitarist’s pedalboard layout and signal chain says a lot about them. Do they prefer a small board with just the essentials, or go for a massive one capable of producing any sound known to man? To complement our Pedal Board Buying Guide at zZounds, we thought to ask zZounds staffers to share pictures of […]
All-Star Electric Guitars in Action
To complement our All-Star Electric Guitars guide on zZounds, we’re showcasing these top-rated guitars in action! Scroll down to see happy owners flex their chops on Instagram, and get an idea of what makes these guitars so popular! Shop the All-Star Gear Guide >> Gibson SG Standard ’61 Let’s see…@ampturco plays a Gibson SG, plugged […]
Orange Bass Butler Demo
Serve up classic “bi-amped” bass tone, without a van full of gear! The Orange Bass Butler splits your signal in two — with one end handling clean, fat low end, and the other emulating a guitar amp, tackling mids and top-end, while adding just the right amount of gain. The result is a finely tuned, […]
The Coolest Things We Saw at NAMM 2020
NAMM 2020 is in the books, and what a show it was! If you haven’t caught up yet, check our NAMM coverage blog posts and video, as well as our Instagram page. In this post, we’re bringing you the products from NAMM 2020 that excited us the most. Read on and add your top picks […]
NAMM 2020 Coverage
We’re live at NAMM 2020, scoping out the latest, greatest gear! Check out our show coverage, organized by category below, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for even more content!
NAMM 2020: Sightings
NAMM 2020 is here, and the zZounds team is covering all the latest gear news! Follow us here and on Instagram for the latest gear news, and check out our musician sightings below! Shop 2020 NAMM Gear on zZounds Gibson at The Grove – Slash, Rick Nielsen & More DJ Kristaval DJ TrizzyTrack Chesley Allen
NAMM 2020: Guitar & Bass
NAMM 2020 is here, and the zZounds team is covering all the latest gear news! Follow us here and on Instagram for the latest news on guitar and bass gear. Click any brand name title to find all their NAMM gear on zZounds! Shop 2020 NAMM Gear on zZounds Fender Epiphone Gibson Breedlove Jackson Godin […]
NAMM 2020: Drums
NAMM 2020 is here, and the zZounds team is covering all the latest gear news! Follow us here and on Instagram for the latest news on drum gear! Shop 2020 NAMM Gear on zZounds Roland Tama Vox
