Guitar News
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NAMM 09: Jackson Booth
Jackson brought out their scariest and biggest pile of skulls to date at NAMM ’09. We wonder what they do...
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NAMM 09: Gretsch Booth
Another day, another Sucker Punch. Wake up, people! Inside the huge Fender area, Gretsch set up a nice display that...
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NAMM 09: Fender Booth
We were in hog heaven in the Fender booth at NAMM. It was sensory overload: screens playing everywhere, customized trucks...
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NAMM 09: Gibson Booth
The first stop for us each year at NAMM is upstairs where Fender and Gibson set up shop. We started...
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It’s a New Day for Dean Zelinsky
It didn’t take very long for Dean Zelinsky, who parted ways with his namesake company Dean Guitars in 2008, to...
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You Say It’s Your Birthday: Jimmy Page
The great Jimmy Page turns 65 today. Without Page there would be no Led Zeppelin. And without Led Zeppelin, the...
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You Say It’s Your Birthday: Elvis Presley
For his 11th birthday, Elvis Presley got his first guitar. Young Elvis wanted a rifle, but the guitar was cheaper....
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EVH Wolfgang Teaser at USA Today
OK, we admit it. Here at the Zoo we know lots of details about the new EVH Wolfgang guitars that...
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You Say It’s Your Birthday: Malcolm Young
AC/DC’s secret weapon for the last 36 years has been Angus’ brother, Malcolm Young. While Angus spins around on the...
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Live From Anaheim: Daily Coverage of NAMM ’09
This year, The Music Zoo will be posting our annual NAMM coverage directly from the Anaheim Convention Center floor....
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The Wisdom of Les Paul
Esquire Magazine recently published these quotes from 93-year-old Les Paul, who still plays a weekly gig at the Iridium in...
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The New Old: Fender Road Worn Guitars and Basses
Fender’s Custom Shop has long been the industry leader in make new guitars look old. The techniques they pioneered on...