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lundi 30 juin 2025, 18:44
Put on your flannel and favorite pair of ripped jeans as we explore our picks for Alice in Chains’ top three guitar solos! These grunge gods helped pioneered the “Seattle Sound,” catapulting them to worldwide stardom in the ’90s. Throughout the years, and despite the loss of ...
vendredi 27 juin 2025, 16:33
Warm Audio is known for crafting vintage-inspired gear that’s approachable for any musician. The 1176 compressor is still hailed today as one of the greatest vintage units of all time and is re-imagined in modern outboard gear, virtual plug-ins, and even pedalboard-friendly...
EarthQuaker Devices first crafted the Dirt Transmitter in 2008 when EQD Founder Jamie Stillman came across some very unique silicon transistors that offered a lower gain with warmth similar to germanium transistors. The pedal and its signature sound was used extensively...
jeudi 26 juin 2025, 15:16
With the rise of “amp-in-a-box” modeling processors that include line-level outputs, line isolators have become increasingly popular with guitarists — with boxes like the Walrus Audio Canvas and Radial Highline series replacing the old standby DI box in some rigs. So, what’s...
vendredi 20 juin 2025, 16:06
We sat down with guitar virtuoso Jack Gardiner to discuss Laney’s newest entry into the FRFR speaker world: the LFR-110. In this interview, Jack showcases the superb performance the Laney LFR-110 provides for amp modelers and how it delivers incredible flexibility for mobile...
mardi 17 juin 2025, 20:04
Keeley knows that the mythical, transparent overdrive tones featured in high-level pedals like Klons are unattainable for most. That’s why they’ve crafted the Keeley Manis overdrive pedal! The Manis nails transparent overdrive tones made famous by the most mythical pedal...
jeudi 12 juin 2025, 15:56
Justin sits down with EarthQuaker Devices founder Jamie Stillman in our exclusive interview. Jamie talks about legacy pedal designs, NOS components, limited editions, and the incredible world of pedal design and tone chasing. From their Akron, OH headquarters to the stages...
jeudi 5 juin 2025, 21:37
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...
jeudi 29 mai 2025, 21:29
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! The post Video: Martin Grand J-28E Double Neck: See It to Believ...
One of the best and worst things about revisiting history is rediscovering where things went so wrong. Around a year ago, while reviewing Roland’s JD-08, I made this off-hand comment: “I hate that too many of the electronic instruments out there cater to more atonal or...
vendredi 23 mai 2025, 07:44
What’s life without spice? What’s a tube amp without breakup? What’s a pedalboard without modulation? Maybe that’s a little dramatic, but it’s a question worth asking. Modulation is the spice of a tone-seeker, knob-tweaker, effect-lover’s life. From wacky, warble-y phase, to...
mardi 13 mai 2025, 20:57
Tone may be in the fingers, and composition may be the most important aspect of a great song, but could there be a correct pedal for a certain riff? That’s what the riff experts at zZounds are asking and why they’ve put together a video demoing one riff through ten different...
Looking to spice up your guitar playing with a new skill? No matter what style of guitar you play, fingerpicking is a great tool to add to your arsenal. In this blog post, we’ll help get you going on your fingerpicking journey by walking you through the fundamental...
mercredi 9 avril 2025, 20:58
Anyone who has played acoustic out knows the struggle — a 10-year-old DI box brings your guitar signal to a front-of-house tech and you just pray they do you right. A pedalboard for your acoustic can help to alleviate some of the classic acoustic player woes by providing a...
There’s nothing like an amplifier on the edge of breakup. But most of the time you can’t “dime out” your amp to get that great tone, and that’s where overdrive pedals come in. Watch as our zZounds crew sits down to talk about their 3 favorite pedals for overdrive tones! The...
mercredi 2 avril 2025, 07:45
Add some extra spice to your standard blues jams! In our third lesson on the 12-bar blues, Justin leads you through jazz-flavored chords and progressions that’ll have you sounding like a cool cat in just minutes. Learn which chords to use, and when to use them with Justin’s...
vendredi 21 mars 2025, 07:15
From playing tips to gear reviews and personal stories, Sean Pierce Johnson’s YouTube channel is an inspiring and informative place for any guitarist. This GIT graduate is a prolific performer with one foot in the rock scene via his band Cockeyed Optimist and another in the...
mardi 18 mars 2025, 07:00
Bands like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Lush built the guitar-based, wall-of-noise genre shoegaze into what is it today with their powerful tones. Now with more options than ever before, it’s easy to get lost in the mix of what you need to play a part in this...
vendredi 14 mars 2025, 07:00
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...
jeudi 13 mars 2025, 18:33
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 ...
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