Vintage Vault: Abomination or Masterpiece?
Place a 1937 and 1979 Martin D-28 side by side—which is the true heirloom-quality instrument? The obvious answer, you would...
Wizard of Odd: A Sudden Flash
On the immediate, unshakable feeling that hits when a guitar chooses you.Once upon a time, I knew this woman who...
NUX C-58RC, C-7, and B-8S Wireless Demo | PG Plays
Wireless has reached the point where most players can’t hear the difference, so the more interesting question is what else...
Going Deeper: How String Makers Are Evolving for the Extended-Range Era
We’re living in a golden age of innovation for extended-range guitar. These days, there are more ways than ever to...
DiMarzio Introduces Chopper T Neck and Cruiser T Neck Pickups
DiMarzio has launched a pair of Tele-style neck pickups: the Chopper T Neck and Cruiser T Neck.They retain a familiar...
The Digital Amp That Won Over Bonamassa
Fender has unveiled the Tone Master ’59 Twin-Amp JB Edition, the first signature amplifier in Fender’s Tone Master series, created...
Last Call: The Coolest Guy in the Room
One of the best things about being a musician is the people you get to play and work with. Our...
Reader Guitar of the Month: A Deep Blues-Rock Tone Machine
Reader: Matt SwantonHometown: Shirley, MAGuitar: WanitaFor a while now, I’ve been chasing the perfect guitar to use in my writing...
Triplet Patterns to Improve Your Time Feel and Inspire New Lines | Weekly Workout
Triplets are a hallmark rhythm in all genres of music and can help take your playing to new and exciting...
The Music Zoo is an Authorized Dunable Guitars Dealer! Watch Demo Videos & Interview w/ Sacha Dunable!
The Music Zoo is an authorized dealer for Dunable Guitars, built by Sacha Dunable and a small team of luthiers...
Review: The Breedlove Roots Concert RTC-MMe Is a Mahogany Lover’s Delight in a Concert-Sized Package
A member of Breedlove's new US-made Roots series, the Concert RTC-MMe offers rich tone, versatility, and mahogany.
Behind the Gibson Custom Shop 1993-2017 | Rick Gembar on Slash, Clapton & Collector’s Choice Les Pauls
If you own a Gibson Custom Shop guitar made between 1993 and 2017 - you absolutely need to hear this...
The Perfect Overhead Compartment Shred Guitar | Charvel Custom San Dimas Travel-Size Music Zoo Exclusive
Ever since spotting a vintage travel-sized Charvel guitar in the wild decades ago, Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti has been...
Learn Laura Snowden’s Melody-Driven Arrangement of the Traditional Irish Folk Song “Carrickfergus”
This arrangement for classical guitar is all about resonance and letting the melody sing.
Michael Charvel on His Father Wayne Charvel’s Legacy | Electric History: Guitar Stories
In this episode of Electric History: Guitar Stories with The Music Zoo, Tommy Colletti speaks to Michael Charvel of Wayne...
Purchase Your Next Fender Custom Shop Guitar Easily with Synchrony Financing - 0% Interest for up to 36 Months!
Fender Custom Shop and Synchrony Financing have teamed up for 0% financing for up to 36 months*! Looking for that...
Buy Your Dream Jackson, Charvel, EVH or Gretsch with Synchrony Financing - 0% Interest for up to 36 Months!
FMIC Specialty Brands (Charvel, Jackson, EVH & Gretsch) and Synchrony Financing have teamed up for 0%v financing for up to...
How to Play “Heart of Gold,” Neil Young’s Simple but Enduring Hit
Harmonically, the song, which is in the key of E minor, is very simple. It’s built from five chords—in order...
Letter from the Editor | Acoustic Guitar, Fall 2026 Issue 359
Whether it's Isa Burke's interview with Courtney Hartman, the luthier roundtable, or the transcription of Paul McCartney’s "Days We Left...
Touché Amoré’s Nick Steinhardt & Clayton Stevens Talk Guitars, Tone, Recording
Since 2007, Touché Amoré has been honing their craft with their own unique blend of influences that has taken the...
Showroom Update: Appointment Only Hours Begin 10/1/2026!
News: The Music Zoo's Showroom is Now Available by Appointment Only! Book yours today!More
Guitar Soloing Basics—Exploring Melodic Variations
In this lesson we’ll zero in on how to bring a melody to life on your guitar and use it...
Old Soul Versus Ultra Modern
Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: For the season two finale of Showdown, two versatile 500 Series guitars go head-to-head, each showcasing a...
Acoustic Guitar Couch Camp Is Returning This November!
Join AG November 6-7 for a weekend of interactive workshops and presentations with world-class guitarists and educators—all from the comfort of you...
Are Gibson Guitars Good? Are They Worth the Price?
Yes, Gibson makes genuinely good guitars. These are professional-grade instruments built in the USA with quality tonewoods, hand-fitted set necks,...
Guitar Bridge Types Explained: Fixed, Tremolo & Floating
Guitar bridges fall into three broad families: fixed (hardtail) bridges that lock the strings in place for maximum tuning stability,...
Are Mesa Boogie Amps Good? Guide & Model Breakdown
Are Mesa Boogie Amps Good? The Short Answer Yes. Mesa Boogie makes some of the best high-gain amplifiers you can...
What Is Guitar Phrasing? How to Make Lead Guitar Sound More Musical
Guitar phrasing is the way you play notes so they sound musical instead of random. It includes timing, space, bends,...
PCB Perception
Gibson’s addition of PCBs gets a lot of criticism. Is it justified? Mostly no but with a little bit of...
Travel guitar demonstrates neck resets
Presets can be a little tricky to explain as a concept, but a travel guitar that came in for a...
Aligning a bolt-on neck
Installing a bolt-on neck you have to be careful to get the alignment right. Get it wrong and the strings...
The Haze Super Light
If you do this job, you'll find yourself needing good lighting in really awkward areas. I decided to do something...
Repairing shrunken and separating guitar binding
Part two of the shrunken and separated waist binding repair on this Martin acoustic. Let's get this glued up and...
Repairing shrinking waist binding on acoustic guitar
Binding shrinking at the waist is a pain. It can be repaired but does involve a little work to do...
On it or behind it: Correct capo placement
I don’t feel like I’m a thought-leader when it comes to capo placement but people keep asking me about it....
The problems swapping direct-mount humbuckers
Direct or body-mount humbuckers are more and more common. If you’re planning on upgrading and swapping them out, there are...
Delay Before Reverb: The Ultimate Guide to Signal Chain Mastery
Mastering your signal chain is the most crucial step in achieving a professional sound, whether you are building a guitar pedalboard or...
Beginners Guide to Stacking Overdrive, Distortion and Fuzz Pedals
Single pedals rarely sound like the records. The ‘huge’ tone you hear on albums is usually the result of Stacking,...
Major Key Chord Notes Chart (Diatonic Triads)
Major key chord notes chart. See a list of the notes in each chord of the 12 major scale key...
Shootout: Best Guitar Pedal Switchers 2025 (WINNERS Only)
A market full of options from basic to all-the-bells-and-whistles. The post Shootout: Best Guitar Pedal Switchers 2025 (WINNERS Only) appeared...
The Story Of AC/DC’s First UK Tour (that almost never was)
In 1976, AC/DC showed up in the UK for a cancelled tour during a musical revolution - and still came...
Three Guitarists That Changed Slash’s Life
Three guitar legends didn't just teach Slash how to play - they taught him how to become himself The post...
Gbase reviews The Pro At Home: “It’s honestly a game-changer”
Online guitar marketplace Gbase have posted a review of our flagship course The Pro At Home, and let me tell...
The Best Guitar Gadgets and Gifts for Guitar Lovers – 2025
Looking for unique, cool gadgets or gift ideas for a guitar lover? We have 15 crazy cool guitar accessories and...
Music Facts: Did You Know? Surprising, Wonderful & Brain-Boosting Music Trivia
Music facts: interesting facts from music studies to wacky fun music trivia. Prepare for a medley of amazement, amusement, and...
Truss Rod Guitar Basics: What Every Player Should Know (In Under 2 Minutes)
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory Truss Rod Guitar Basics: What Every Player Should Know (In Under...
Guitar Headstock: What It Is and Why It Matters
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory Guitar Headstock: What It Is and Why It Matters What Is...
Guitar Frets: What They Are and How They Work
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory Guitar Frets: What They Are and How They Work What Are...
Guitar Bridge: What It Is and How It Works
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory Guitar Bridge: What It Is and How It Works The guitar...
Guitar Scale Length Explained in 1 Minute
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory Guitar Scale Length Explained in 1 Minute In this post, you’ll...
7 Best Tablets for Musicians (Performance + Practice) | 2025
Whether you're after the best tablet for gigging, the best tablet for displaying sheet music or for general web browsing,...
TESTED: Our Favorite Parlor Guitars (and how to choose)
Parlor guitars somewhat fell out of fashion after being the go-to guitars for players in the late 19th and early...
Effective Soundproof Panels for Musicians (Shootout)
The best acoustic soundproofing foam panels add a degree of soundproofing to your room while dampening echoes. We look at...
The Big Shootout: Resonator Guitars At All Budgets!
We tested a whole bunch of resonators (happily), and found awesome models for all budgets! The post The Big Shootout:...
Great Starter Guitars For Kids – Situation Specific Suggestions
Avoid buying department store junk - we've got the details on the good stuff! The post Great Starter Guitars For...
Music Stands: The Best For Home And Stage Performances
Find your ideal music stand today! Our recommendations cover folding music stands, wooden music stands, and portable sheet music stands...
11 Best Guitar Tuners (Fast Guide)
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory 11 Best Guitar Tuners (Fast Guide) The best guitar tuners Choosing...
10 Best Guitar Pedals for Indie
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory 10 Best Guitar Pedals for Indie Today, we’re exploring why certain...
Parts of The Guitar – 3 Minute Awesome Beginner Guide
Parts of an electric guitar and acoustic - the nut, strings, fretboard and more, learn all you need to know...
5 Popular Major Scale Shapes on Guitar (With Video)
Guitarfluence | Guitar Education, Gear Tips, and Music Theory 5 Popular Major Scale Shapes on Guitar (With Video) Learn how...
Guitar Pedal Order: The Correct Signal Chain
You just bought a new delay and overdrive, you plug them in, and suddenly your guitar sounds thin, muddy, or...
Overdrive Vs Distortion: How are they Different?
In the realm of music, effects are instrumental in molding and amplifying the sound of the guitar. Overdrive and distortion...
The music of dreams extracted from nightmares, the laughter of bells extracted from tears.
- Home
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- 30 N Gould St, Ste N, Sheridan WY, 82801 USA
- 509-768-2249
- admin@dreamdevicemusic.com