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.
Inside Martin’s Storied Legacy: Factory and Museum Tour
In November of 2025, the zZounds crew traveled to Nazareth, PA, to embark on an exciting journey through Martin’s world-renowned factory and museum. During our factory tour, we witnessed Martin’s time-tested processes, which incorporate remarkable manual craftsmanship complemented by a small handful of pre-programmed machines. The museum, which sits mere feet from the entrance to […]
Our Guide to Studio Shredding
In the modern era of guitar recording, more and more players are turning to gear that’s designed to streamline their studio setup. For metal players looking to downsize, it’s all about achieving a huge sound without compromising on power or flavor. However, building a pro-level guitar recording rig capable of delivering top-shelf tones can be […]
Is This the Single-Pickup Axe to Rule Them All?
In the late ’50s, Gibson set out to prove that a stripped-down Les Paul loaded with a single pickup could rule them all. Thus the double-cutaway Les Paul Junior was born. Now, Gibson faithfully recreates this trailblazing guitar at a fraction of the price! Crafted with a mahogany body and neck, a rosewood fretboard, and […]
Danish Pete and Martin Kidd Showcase The Deputy
How did Victory take inspiration from iconic vintage amps and combine it with their own design approach to create The Deputy? In this video, Justin sits down with Martin Kidd and Danish Pete to discuss the magic under the hood of this 25-watt beast! Gear also appearing in this video: Victory V112 Deputy Lunchbox Cabinet […]
Victory V40 The Duchess MKII Deep Dive
From subtle refinements like onboard dual-digital reverb to its expanded Mid Kick switch, designed for greater tonal flexibility and more, the new Victory V40 The Duchess MKII series of amps delivers tasty high-headroom clean tones and inspiring performance that’s bound to rock stages far and wide. To demonstrate the ins and outs of the V40 […]
Martin Jason Isbell 0-10E Retro Exclusive Demo
Jason Isbell’s understated acoustic-guitar style serves as the gentle sonic wind beneath his captivating lyrics. Now, he’s teamed up with Martin for a signature so you can capture his heartfelt Americana sound for your rig. Isbell’s signature Martin 0-10E Retro is an inspired and accessible recreation of the historic 1940 0-17 that graced his recent […]
A Humbucker Enthusiast Takes on the Fender Standard Telecaster
From my earliest days as a guitar player, even growing up admiring the work of players like John Frusciante and Stevie Ray Vaughn, the distinctive spank of a single-coil pickup never spoke to me like the thick, robust sound of a humbucker. I’ve always been drawn to humbuckers, an attraction I attribute to my childhood […]
Video: In the Les Paul Custom 70s, Gibson Revives a Unique Classic
For many Les Paul enthusiasts, the ’70s era Les Paul Custom has remained one of the most prized instruments in their collection. From small but noticeable tweaks in design to the beginning of Gibson’s rich history of production in Nashville, these guitars had something special. Now, Gibson has reintroduced the Les Paul Custom 70s so […]
Video: Jack Gardiner Showcases the Laney LFR-110
We sat down with guitar virtuoso Jack Gardiner to discuss Laney’s newest entry into the FRFR speaker world: the LFR-110. In this interview, Jack showcases the superb performance the Laney LFR-110 provides for amp modelers and how it delivers incredible flexibility for mobile rigs.
