Gear Demos & Walkthroughs 211
Unlock Metal Mayhem for Under $1,500!
Need to build a rig from scratch that satisfies your metal tastes? Limiting ourselves to just $1,500, we wanted our choices to provide all the pummeling tones with enough volume to jam anywhere. Loaded with a pair of Diamond Plus humbuckers and a Floyd Rose, as well as a great price,the Schecter Omen Extreme was […]
Here’s a Deep Dive into the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL
The next great era of Line 6 Helix is here with the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL. Featuring Agoura modeling, the Stadium XL delivers unprecedented responsiveness, sound, and playing dynamics in one tour-ready floorboard. The 8-inch touchscreen makes building out your ideal rig easy, and the 12 high-contrast OLED scribble strips transform workflow from juggling […]
Our Guide to Studio Shredding
In the modern era of guitar recording, more and more players are turning to gear that’s designed to streamline their studio setup. For metal players looking to downsize, it’s all about achieving a huge sound without compromising on power or flavor. However, building a pro-level guitar recording rig capable of delivering top-shelf tones can be […]
Form Follows Function on Sequential’s Fourm Synth
How do you pronounce it? “Form.” zZounds sat down with Evan Weiss from Sequential to go hands-on with the brand-new Sequential Fourm, a four-voice analog polysynth built on true Prophet-5 DNA. This compact powerhouse delivers everything synth fans crave: warm, organic oscillators, a classic 4-pole low-pass filter with bass compensation, and that signature Prophet-style envelope […]
Is This the Single-Pickup Axe to Rule Them All?
In the late ’50s, Gibson set out to prove that a stripped-down Les Paul loaded with a single pickup could rule them all. Thus the double-cutaway Les Paul Junior was born. Now, Gibson faithfully recreates this trailblazing guitar at a fraction of the price! Crafted with a mahogany body and neck, a rosewood fretboard, and […]
Danish Pete and Martin Kidd Showcase The Deputy
How did Victory take inspiration from iconic vintage amps and combine it with their own design approach to create The Deputy? In this video, Justin sits down with Martin Kidd and Danish Pete to discuss the magic under the hood of this 25-watt beast! Gear also appearing in this video: Victory V112 Deputy Lunchbox Cabinet […]
Noel Gallagher and Gibson Team Up for a New Standard of Brit-Rock Tone
Gibson’s limited-edition Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard taps into the electric sound and timelessly cool style of Brit-rock royalty! From his ’90s rock-god ascension in Oasis to his consistently solid solo output with the High Flying Birds, Noel Gallagher’s stellar songwriting and impeccable tone have inspired countless fans. Created in conjunction with Gibson, Noel’s Les […]
Victory V40 The Duchess MKII Deep Dive
From subtle refinements like onboard dual-digital reverb to its expanded Mid Kick switch, designed for greater tonal flexibility and more, the new Victory V40 The Duchess MKII series of amps delivers tasty high-headroom clean tones and inspiring performance that’s bound to rock stages far and wide. To demonstrate the ins and outs of the V40 […]
Martin Jason Isbell 0-10E Retro Exclusive Demo
Jason Isbell’s understated acoustic-guitar style serves as the gentle sonic wind beneath his captivating lyrics. Now, he’s teamed up with Martin for a signature so you can capture his heartfelt Americana sound for your rig. Isbell’s signature Martin 0-10E Retro is an inspired and accessible recreation of the historic 1940 0-17 that graced his recent […]
