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Legends of Tone: David Gilmour
David Gilmour, the legendary guitarist of Pink Floyd, successful solo artist in his own right, and 20-year veteran of the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has been wowing fans for decades with his tasteful brand of guitar playing. Gilmour’s hallmarks are smart chord progressions, great phrasing, and tone to kill for. He was a […]
Iconic Rigs: Chuck Berry
This month’s edition of Iconic Rigs takes on a seasonal flair, as we examine the gear of one of rock guitar’s pioneers: Chuck Berry. Chuck Berry’s Gear Albeit simple, Chuck Berry’s bipartisan combination of Gibson Memphis guitars and Fender combo amps laid the foundation for generations of rock ‘n’ roll guitarists. Berry’s catalog is so […]
Iconic Rigs: Slash
The man, the myth, the top hat. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t know who Slash is? The guitar-playing community certainly knows, and I’d say it’s fair to claim that he’s extremely well known far beyond our our little circle. Along with his ubiquity, I would argue that he’s got to be one of […]
Perfect Pairings: Novation Circuit and Zoom H6/Q8
In this edition, we’re taking cues from the beat makers out there and pairing up the Novation Circuit and the Zoom H6 to turn some real-world samples into full-fledged songs. When the Novation Circuit showed up at zZounds HQ, our wheels started turning immediately, thinking of ways to show just how instant the gratification of […]
Perfect Pairings: EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser and Walrus Audio Luminary
In this edition, we’re exploring the combination of the EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser and the Walrus Audio Luminary for huge octaves washed in unearthly filtered reverb. Earthquaker Devices Transmisser Resonant Reverb We’ve been playing with the EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser for a while here at the zZounds HQ, itching to pair it up with some of our […]
Perfect Pairings: Moog Theremini and KHDK Scuzz Box
In this edition, we’re taking an unconventional route and plugging the Moog Theremini into the KHDK Scuzz Box for some unexpectedly heavy theremin action. Moog Theremini At first glance, the theremin is a pretty difficult instrument to learn, let alone incorporate into your music. Thankfully, Moog has improved the learning curve with the Theremini with a […]
Iconic Rigs (on a Budget): Randy Rhoads
Randy Rhoads’ short but substantial contribution to the rock and metal scene was undeniably relevant and has continued to withstand the test of time. If you need any proof, just roll the solo from “Crazy Train” and see if your face doesn’t end up in a puddle on the floor. Spoiler alert: it will. Now, with […]
Perfect Pairings: Electro-Harmonix MEL9 & Earthquaker Devices Spatial Delivery
When is a guitar not a guitar? When you plug any guitar into the Electro-Harmonix MEL9, your signal transforms into one of 9 classic tape-emulated sounds. We played an American Elite Telecaster through the pedal, choosing its Strings voice for that slightly grainy string sound you’ve heard on countless psychedelic tunes. We then took a few steps further out of the […]
Iconic Rigs (on a Budget): Kirk Hammett
Having shred upon countless stages in behemoth act Metallica since 1983, Kirk Hammett knows a thing or two about what it takes to achieve blistering tone. From Kill ‘Em All to Death Magnetic, Metallica’s sound and rigs have evolved, but Hammett’s guitar work continues to cut like a knife. Watch any overview video of Kirk’s […]
