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.
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
NAMM 2020: Tech, Keys, DJ & Pro Audio
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 keyboards, synth, DJ recording, tech and pro audio gear! Click any brand name title to find all their NAMM gear on zZounds! Shop 2020 NAMM Gear on zZounds Moog […]
NAMM 2020: News, Rumors, Hopes & Dreams
It’s that time again — the NAMM show is starting January 16 and the buzz is building every day. We’re compiling a list of gear announcements and rumors to help you keep track of it all. Check out our list sorted alphabetically by brand below, and be sure to keep up with our coverage live […]
Our Top 5 Videos of 2019
As we close out the year, we took some time to re-watch our favorite videos of 2019. Take a look back on the year with us, and go behind the scenes with production notes on each entry from our video team! 1. Tom Yeti’s Countdown to Christmas This was our most ambitious video project to […]
Tom Yeti’s Christmas Recap
It’s been quite a month for Tom Yeti. With deliveries of incredible gear arriving each morning to his North Pole estate, Tom and his occasional bandmates The Icebreakers made a lot of music over the past 25 days. Watch the video above and take a look back with us on everything Tom Yeti was up […]
Tom Yeti’s Countdown to Christmas
Relive Tom Yeti’s December 2019 day by day with 25 videos each featuring a new gear delivery to his North Pole studio! Catch up with Tom Yeti’s previous videos below: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Watch Day 12 […]
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Guitar Accessories Gift Guide 2019
Need a last-minute gift for a guitarist on your list? Check out our guide below for top-notch gear any guitarist would love. Most items are under $50!
Fender Releases American Ultra Series Guitars & Basses
Fender has just announced their newest line of Corona-made instruments, the American Ultra Series! A full family consisting of the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Precision and Jazz basses is represented, all sporting brand-new features and finishes. American Ultra series instruments offer features such as tapered neck heels for easy access to the upper frets, compound […]
