As a kid growing up in a small town in Florida, Bob Bradshaw planted himself right in the front row at rock concerts, and always made sure he had the best stereo in the neighborhood. He taught himself the ins and outs of audio gear by laying his hands on every book or article he […]
The Jim Kelley 1×12 Combo Amplifier is the perfect amp for anyone looking for a raw, natural sound. With smooth tone across the spectrum, an on-board spring reverb, and simple controls, the Jim Kelley is surely one of our favorites at The Zoo. Watch the demo video above to get a sample of a few tones you can […]
The number of effects available for the electric guitar are seemingly endless in this day and age, and furthermore there are an endless number of ways you can utilize each one. Some of us prefer running them through fx-loops, while others love the sound you get putting them directly in front of the amp. Whatever […]
Today, August 10th, 2015, we celebrate the 106th birthday of Leo Fender, a legend, inventor, and revolutionary. Founding not only the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, but the Music Man, and G&L Musical Instruments brands, Fender’s contribution to the world of music is unprecedented, especially for someone who never learned to play the guitar. That’s right, the […]
As an Victory Amplifier dealer, we know first hand just how difficult it is to pick a favorite. Ironically, this is just the dilemma the players in the above video are facing. The V30 “The Countess” and V40 “The Dutchess” are two exceptional amps, at a compact size, with different goals. The V40 will get you […]