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Magnetic Field Design Pickups and the Legacy of Leo Fender
G&L was founded in 1980 by George Fullerton and the legendary Clarence “Leo” Fender. Few people know about Leo’s time after leaving Fender, in which he designed some of the first Music Man models and then founded G&L where he worked until his passing. These instruments featured some of Leo’s final innovations to the electric […]
Talking Shop: Worst Gigs
Sometimes, you play a great show. Other times…things go wrong. From smashed gear to horrific venues to audiences looking to really rage, these are tales from the shows we wish we could forget. Read these terrifying short stories if you dare, and share yours in the comments below! Mellow Against the Machine Shop One of […]
Joe Perry Reveals New Signature Les Paul on Twitter
Yesterday, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry tweeted a first look at his new signature Gibson Les Paul. Sporting a tastefully relic’d gold top and single bridge humbucker, it also offers a few out-of-the-ordinary features. There are two knobs — a master volume and a Chandler Tone X control. This unique pot sweeps your midrange for a […]
The Coolest Things We Saw at NAMM 2019
Another NAMM is in the books, but we still can’t stop talking about the awesome gear and people we saw there. Check out our rundown of the coolest things we saw this year at NAMM! Neon Vines demoing the Akai Force One of the hottest launches of the 2019 NAMM Show was the Akai Force. […]
Keyboards, DJ, Live Sound & Recording Gear at NAMM 2019
Shop gear from NAMM 2019 at zZounds: Keyboards & MIDI | DJ Gear | Computer Audio | Recording | Live Sound
NAMM 2019: Sightings
Sure, NAMM is first and foremost about gear. But every now and then, a guitar god or producer extraordinaire will grace the presence of us mere mortals. Check out who we’ve spotted at the show so far.
NAMM 2019: Guitar And Bass
We’re splitting up our NAMM coverage brand-by-brand and section-by-section! Check out the guitar and bass gear that caught our eyes here. Shop All Guitar NAMM Gear at zZounds Shop All Bass NAMM Gear at zZounds The Return of Harmony & Teisco BandLab, makers of the popular music production app of the same name, are set […]
Marshall Announces Studio Series Amps
Marshall’s new Studio series of amps recreates some of their most storied models into smaller heads, 2×12 cabs and combo amps. We got a closer look at these amps at the NAMM show. Check out our demo video at the top of this post! They’re ideal for smaller gigs, and as their name might suggest, […]
