The Martin D-X2E is the result of an exciting collaboration between Martin and modern-day Bluegrass icon Billy Strings. Crafted to capture Billy’s powerful vision, the D-X2E boasts premium tone woods that deliver bright, clear tones while also delivering the fast, silky smooth playability that Bluegrass demands — at an accessible price! Hear the Martin D-X2E […]
Why only play one Martin when you can play two? In this video demo, Justin weaves his way through the Martin Grand J-28E to show off the sound and feel of Martin’s first double-neck instrument in over 100 years!
Epiphone or Gibson? The age-old question debated by generations of guitarists — and now, the zZounds crew! In this video, we put the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom and Gibson Les Paul Studio to the test to see which axe offers the best value for the everyday player. However, while both guitars aim […]
Gibson teams up with Allman Brothers Band legend Warren Haynes for a signature Les Paul Standard crafted to capture his iconic classic rock sound. Hear the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard for yourself in our video demo, shot at Gibson HQ! Related: Legends of Tone: The Allman Brothers Band We pay tribute to Duane […]
Mastering is that one essential job that every track needs and no one wants to do. The essential backbone of every professional mix that offers little flair. Vastly misunderstood and socially awkward, mastering is basically the “bass player” of your mix. What is Ozone 11? iZotope tries to take the mystery out of the process […]
Gibson cracks open the vault to unearth an early vision for the iconic Firebird with the Firebird Platypus. This unique rarity recreates the design elements that made the original 1960s model unique, bound to excite Gibson collectors and players alike. Experience the rockin’ attitude of the Gibson Firebird Platypus in our exclusive video demo!
You’ve got your axe and your amp ready to rock the stage, but what about your pedalboard? Effects pedal options are seemingly endless this days, making the idea of putting together a pedal board as exciting as it is daunting — but what if you’re just looking for the basics? In this video, the zZounds […]
Buying your first tube amp can be a daunting task — let the zZounds crew guide the way! In this video, we sit down to compare three accessible and approachable options from three of music’s most storied amp brands: Fender, Marshall, and Vox! Featured in this video is the Fender Hot Rod Pro Junior IV, […]
PRS takes an exciting visual and sonic approach to the standard series with The PRS Standard 24 Satin. Check out our video demo and conversation with Alex Chadwick from PRS to learn more about this incredible axe!