Iconic Rigs on a Budget is a companion to our Iconic Rigs series at zZounds, where we show you the gear of legendary guitarists. Here on the zZounds Blog, we’ll help you get really, really close to that sound without blowing your tour budget. This month: get a whole lotta tone for not a whole lot! […]
Few names are as important to guitarists as Paul Reed Smith. The man behind the brand has become a living legend to players in his 30 brief years since starting the company. We flew out to Maryland to tour the PRS factory and speak with Paul himself. Check out the video above for some of Paul’s insights on […]
We recently got a Fuchs Full House 50 shipped to our offices and couldn’t wait to try our hands at it! Not too long ago ,zZounds started carrying the boutique builder’s line of amps and effects pedals, and though we’ve all heard great things about Fuchs amps, no one in our department had ever tried […]
The votes were tallied, a winner was crowned, and the zZounds crew flew down to Alabama to shoot a concert by the Birmingham’s own Creature Camp. The band put on a killer set at The Syndicate Lounge, and it was fed to the crowd through the spoils of their victory: A massive QSC rig consisting of 2 […]
This month, we’re plugging the Warwick German Corvette Double Buck 5-string bass into the Eden WTP600 World Tour Pro head and D410XLT cabinet for thunderous, yet articulate bass tone. The Warwick German Corvette Double Buck 5-string bass represents German instrument building at its finest. When we first pulled this bass out of its included, heavy-duty RockCase […]
2024 Headphones Buying Guide Find Your Perfect Pair Whether you’re a DJ, producer, performer, audiophile, or you just love having a soundtrack for your runs, commute or homework, our 2024 Headphones Buying Guide can help you find the perfect pair for your needs. Check out our guides below, watch our videos, learn the lingo, and […]
Jump To: What to look for | Price-Based Selections | Waveriding DJ Headphones Buying Guide What makes a great pair of DJ headphones? We interviewed DJs Zebo, Mr. Automatic and Daniel Moose to find out. What makes a great pair of DJ headphones? Headphone manufacturers and casual listeners may tout […]
Jump To: Lingo | FAQ | Price-Based Selections | Breaking In Headphones Studio Monitor Headphones Buying Guide How you hear yourself when you’re making music In a perfect world, you wouldn’t need to wear headphones in the studio. You’d be in the control room in front of a pair […]
Do you remember the first album you ever got? For me, I think it was Queen’s Greatest Hits (the purple one). Now, for most of us growing up, the first album we ever received came in the form of either a gift or a hand-me-down from our parents, siblings, or friends. So do you remember the […]