Every week we’ll be listing our favorite guitars and basses in our inventory. From custom models to rare finds you’ve never heard of, we’ve always got something new and interesting showing up in our pre-owned guitars section! Scroll down to see our top ten picks from this week! Click the links below the photos to see full […]
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 […]
Head on over to Reverb.com for amazing sale prices on tons of our guitars and gear! Reverb has handpicked some of our favorite items for their Labor Day sale, so you have a chance to get some awesome gear at great prices, but only for a limited time! Save 15% on select used gear now through […]
Every week we’ll be listing our favorite guitars, basses, amps, and pedals in our inventory. From custom models to rare finds you’ve never heard of, we’ve always got something new and interesting showing up in our New Arrivals Section! Scroll down to see our top ten acoustic picks from this week! Click the links below the photos […]
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 […]
The L-5S is the subject of much confusion, often mistaken for a caricature of the Les Paul, or a solid-body ES-175. However, the L-5S is very much an animal with features innate only to itself. From it’s stately shape, to it’s noteworthy appointments, the L-5S is a recognizable member of the Gibson family. Not only […]
from Gibson.com- Guitarland has its own language, and until you’ve resided here for a while, some of what seems like even the most basic terminology can be confusing. So it goes with conversations about high-output and low-output pickups. For a long time — before and during the rise of rock ‘n’ roll in the ’50s […]
The 2016 Gibson Acoustic model lineup is here, straight from the Bozeman, Montana luthiers! All the classic Gibson acoustics you’ve come to know, and love, are included among the 26 models of the 2016 line. Several of the models are available in different versions, like for example the vintage line with thermally aged tops. You’ll find smoother […]
from Gibson.com- Nuts are a component that we seldom consider a factor when searching for a guitar, yet, their are a variety of types for us to choose from. Read the column below from Gibson, marking the differences between the nut-materials and why they may be used over others. 1. Bone In guitar history, bone […]
from Gibson.com- After all, it’s not like there’s some great cable shortage. But Gibson is introducing a line of Gibson Pure cables, and in typical Gibson fashion, these cables feature innovative technology that takes them way out of the “me-too” category. Silent plugging/unplugging from your instrument. There are other “silent” cables, but Gibson’s design is […]