Gear 4
The Triangle: Earth’s First Big Muff
Arguably the most famous distortion pedal of all time is the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. With its nearly endless sustain, amazing textures, and its ability to take your solos to the next level, the Big Muff has gained fame by appearing on some of the biggest records of all time. But where did this world-changing […]
Gibson Launches Virtual Guitar Tech Service
Guitars need an occasional tune-up to continue to function at their best. But for those who have never performed a setup on a guitar, the process can be confusing and intimidating. Even with the wealth of tutorials available on YouTube, you’re still left to your own in figuring out whether your neck looks straight or […]
Fender Play: Get 3 Free Months of Lessons
Fender is currently running a special on their acclaimed Fender Play educational program. This is great news for new guitarists or advanced players looking to sharpen their chops! With shelter-in-place measures effective across most of the country, this offer could not have come at a better time. Sign up for these interactive video lessons today […]
Brands Host Live Streaming Events Amid Quarantine
With musicians around the world unable to gig and connect with fans in person due to shelter-in-place orders, many have turned to streaming services to host intimate performances for their followers. Now, several music brands have followed suit, offering concerts, hangouts, and instructional videos to entertain, inform and connect with their artist community and fans! […]
Talking Shop: No Space Like Home
With so many of us cooped up due to self-quarantine and stay-in-place orders, we’re gaining a new appreciation for the great indoors. Musicians, producers and the like are turning to their home studios for refuge, whether starting new projects or just tidying up a bit. In this edition of Talking Shop, we’re showcasing some zZounds […]
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 […]
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 […]
