For players who are constantly drop-tuning, and/or switching between alternate tunings frequently, this simple but clever device allows for you to switch between two preset tunings with one turn of a knob! Watch the video above to see it in action! The Pitch-Key is capable of de-tuning and re-tuning the string very accurately but it […]
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 […]
If you haven’t heard the works of Tesseract yet, now is a great time to start, as the band has just made their fifth album available through Kscope. Known for their tight grooves, dynamic vocals, and creative concepts, Tesseract has established themselves as a powerful force in progressive music. “Polaris”, their most recent release is an […]
Watch Guthrie Govan discuss the process of developing his ever-popularizing Charvel San Dimas Signature model. We’ve played the guitar a few times, and it’s no surprise to us that building this guitar was no easy task. Have a look at Guthrie’s take on the guitar in the video above, and then click below to see it on […]
Written by: Walter Bryant We all know the guitar is a very unique instrument. With it’s ability to convey a players unique playing nuances, it’s pretty easy to decipher between players using just our ears. With that said, it’s always refreshing to hear players that have a firm grasp over the dynamics of their sound. One of […]
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 […]
There’s so much to like about the Epiphone Wildkat. From it’s compact semi-hollow body, to it’s striking yellow finish, the Wildkat gives you superior playability, and awesome style to match. Epiphone is a leader in archtop design and has been since the 1930’s . An early pioneer in archtops even before they were electrified, Epiphone was […]
Many guitar players are looking to expand the sonic capabilities of the guitar, and with the advent of forthcoming technologies for musical instruments, sounds and playing styles that were once dreams, are now a reality. One of the bright inventions spawned out of such progressive thinking is a device called the Hammer Jammer, an invention […]
The “all-in-one” guitar has remained somewhat of an anomaly among guitarists for a long time, always falling short of what guitar players were looking for. However, with the advent of technological advances in amp modeling, virtual interfaces, and iPhone apps, the all-in-one guitar has come back to life once again; or at least it can with […]
Those of us who hold an occupation, hobby, or duty that requires us to use our hands extensively, can attest to a unique feeling of self-sufficiency. Not only from our satisfaction with the outcome, but from the transference of energy from ourselves to the subject of our objective. Catharsis, the process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, […]