A musician who first picked up the guitar in 2011, Myles toured the US and Europe with his former band Blaqrock. He’s also performed in a pit orchestra, and played on a Grammy-nominated track featured in Bill & Ted Face the Music. Myles is a Gear Expert at zZounds and writes for the zZounds Blog. Outside of music, Myles is a huge video game nerd, dog lover, and spaghetti enthusiast.
Does It Rock? A Personal Journey With the Fender Vintera III Strat
When I was 15 years old, my dad sat me in front of his computer and pressed play on a video that would change my life forever. It was a live performance of Slash performing “Anastasia,” a song loaded with intricate riffs and the most awe-inspiring outro guitar solo I had ever witnessed. It was […]
Guild Revives the S-300!
Guild revamps the S-300, their late-’70s off-set axe that earned cult-classic status for its futuristic body shape and bold, daring sound. 48 years later, this head-turning guitar returns for today’s players to find their new under-the-radar favorite. Featuring a double-cut offset mahogany body loaded with Guild HB-2+ humbuckers, this vintage-futuristic tone machine punches with huge, […]
Watch: The Fender ’62 Deluxe is Back!
The Fender ’62 Deluxe is back and loaded with the same edge-of-breakup glory that made it a must-have tone machine decades ago. Watch as Justin demos the amp and interviews Fender Product Manager Jason Stillwell for a deeper look!
The Gibson ES-330 Makes a Triumphant Return!
Gibson reaches into the vault to bring the classic ES-330 to life for today’s players! Representing the model’s introduction year, 1959 ES-330 offers everything you would want from a real ’59 model: a chunky C-shaped neck, period-correct medium jumbo frets, and understated dot inlays. The 1962 model changes things up just a bit, sporting period-correct […]
The Gibson Victory Floyd Rose Returns!
The Gibson Victory Floyd Rose returns! Originally dive-bombing onto the metal scene in the early ’80s, the Victory commanded the attention of extreme shredders with its blistering playability, searing tones, and Kahler tremolo bridge. Now, Gibson has added a reimagined Floyd Rose model to its modern Victory collection for today’s players. Watch as Justin showcases […]
Gibson ES-335 ’50s/’60s: Reliving the Golden Years
Gibson presents period-correct ES-335 ’50s/’60s guitars for both new- and old-school players to conquer today’s stages. Watch as Justin showcases each model in our demo video! Guitars featured in this video: Gibson ES-335 ’50s Gibson ES-335 ’60s
Fender Vintera III: Authentic Vintage Style for Today’s Players
Fender Vintera III injects the mojo of classic ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s Fender guitars into a collection built for today’s players. With era-correct models boasting refined features that modern players will adore, this collection is perfect for today’s vintage fans! Explore the Fender Vintera III collection for yourself in our overview video:
Schecter Celebrates 50 Years of Shred Excellence In Style
To celebrate a half century of building some of the most revered, shred-ready guitars in the business, Schecter has introduced a bold 50th anniversary collection! Watch as Justin rips and tears his way through the Schecter C-1 (below) and Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary (above) in our video demos:
Chris Buck on His Signature Yamaha RS02CB Revstar
Known for his smooth, soulful style, Chris Buck has cultivated an instantly recognizable sound using Yamaha’s Revstar guitars. Now he’s partnered with Yamaha for a signature gold top model that captures his musical vision in stunning fashion. In this video, Chris stops by to discuss and showcase his signature Yamaha RS02CB Revstar!
