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Sam Liston 1

I began taking bass guitar lessons at the age of 15, after struggling to enjoy learning piano. I was quickly able to get a band going with a group of my classmates and had the typical garage/basement band experience. After high-school I decided to drop out of community college to pursue audio engineering certification through the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (C.R.A.S.). I graduated from C.R.A.S. and moved to Chicago to intern at Paragon Studios shortly before they shuttered their doors. I worked my way through the zZounds call center in various positions, while playing in various bands from the city. Lately, I’ve been enjoying amp and guitar repair and aspire to someday start my own amp company making the next best high-gain amplifier to rock the industry!

2 months ago Guitar Workbench

Extending Your Extended-Range Guitar

Do you want an 8-string guitar but currently only have a 7-string? While zZounds’ Play as You Pay installment plans are helpful, buying a new axe isn’t always a feasible option. In this guide, I’ll go over a method to extend your 7-string even lower into the 8-string range and the tools you’ll need to […]

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