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Chris Shiflett on Podcasting, Foo Fighters, and Playing Live Again
Did you miss our Facebook Live chat with Chris Shiflett? Catch up with what the Foo Fighters guitarist and Walking the Floor host had to say about the podcast grind, his current studio gear, and what Pat Smear got him for his 50th birthday.
Taylor Guitars Master Designer Andy Powers on His Creative Process, Sustainable Guitars, and More
We had the chance to catch up with Taylor Guitars Master Designer, Andy Powers, to talk about Taylor’s GT811e, Urban Ash woods, and the sustainability efforts Taylor is putting into building their guitars!
Emily Wolfe on Her New Signature Epiphone Model
We recently had the chance to go LIVE for a special interview with Epiphone artist, Emily Wolfe, and talked about her brand-new signature Epiphone Sheraton Stealth, how she got hooked on guitar, and the journey that led to her eventually working with Epiphone!
Chris Lord-Alge on His Production Philosophy and Signature Gear
We recently had the amazing opportunity to chat with producer Chris Lord-Alge all about his favorite studio gear including his own Avantone Pro CLA10 monitors and CLA-200 power amp, as well as the Black Lion Audio Bluey FET Limiting Amplifier — all of which you can find at zZounds! Check out the interview above, where […]
The Birth of Loud Author Ian S. Port on the Guitar’s Past and Present
You know the names Fender and Les Paul, but how much do you know about the men whose names grace so many headstocks? Author Ian S. Port spent countless hours conducting research and interviews to paint an intimate, engaging portrait of Leo Fender, Les Paul, and several other men and women behind the brands and […]
Peter Hook on His Unique Playing Style and New Yamaha Signature Bass
We recently chatted with Peter Hook, the legendary bassist for Joy Division, New Order, and Peter Hook and the Light. Watch our interview above for insight into Hook’s career, how he became a bassist before learning the difference between bass and guitar, and how Yamaha synthesized the best of his much-loved BB1200S and BB734A basses […]
Jason Richardson Talks New Signature EBMM Model and Takes Fan Questions
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Jason Richardson and chat about his brand-new signature guitar, music he’s been working on, and much, much more! Take a peek at our exclusive interview today, then get your hands on the new Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass 6! The Cutlass 6 offers […]
zZounds Exclusive Interview with Jeff Bridges
zZounds is pleased to share an exclusive interview with Academy Award®-winning actor, musician and environmentalist Jeff Bridges, whose passion for preserving and honoring the world’s great rainforests dovetails with Breedlove’s commitment to sustainability and to making great-sounding guitars without using any clear-cut tonewoods. Bridges and Breedlove have collaborated on three signature instruments, including a myrtlewood […]
Gibson CEO James Curleigh on Running an Iconic Brand
This year at Summer NAMM, the zZounds Crew got the chance to speak with James “JC” Curleigh, the recently appointed CEO of Gibson Brands. In our video interview, above, you can hear Curleigh’s vision for the future of Gibson guitars, and his thoughts on running a globally recognized brand. Of course, JC has experience on […]
