Paul Gough

Over the past few years, speakers with a hemp cone have increased in popularity – and they have a distinctive sound, explains Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs

Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs takes a closer look at cabinet materials – and asks: what’s more important to you, consistency or quality of sound?

This guitar speaker was once the go-to for Marshall amps. Nowadays, it splits opinion, yet it’s deceptively versatile. This is its story...

We all have a sound in our heads when we think British amp or American, but the lines get blurred when we look at how speakers are used and where they're made

They are still the totemic image in rock and metal, but in the digital era do you still need a 4x12 in your life?

Once dismissed as the preserve of bass players, 10- and 15-inch speakers have a valid place in guitarists’ amps, says Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs

To get the best out of your dream pedalboard, you might have to rethink your guitar amp's speakers

Looking to enhance or tweak your tone? You might want to switch out your speaker. We walk through the steps you need to take, and what to look out for along the way

The neo kid in town revolutionized cab design, allowing smaller, lighter units to punch above their weight

Zilla Cabs’ Paul Gough explains the pivotal role the British speaker firm played in establishing Marshall as backline of choice for a new generation of rock guitar players

Zilla Cabs' Paul Gough explains the effect that speaker cabinet choice makes on your guitar tone