Latest articles by Paul Gough
How hemp cones affect guitar tone and why Derek Trucks and Carlos Santana are fans
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?
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?
Why the Celestion G12T-75 is one of the guitar world’s most divisive speakers
This guitar speaker was once the go-to for Marshall amps. Nowadays, it splits opinion, yet it’s deceptively versatile. This is its story...
Is the concept of British vs American speaker voicings out of date?
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
Is the 4x12 guitar cabinet still relevant today?
They are still the totemic image in rock and metal, but in the digital era do you still need a 4x12 in your life?
Why you should consider 10 and 15-inch guitar speakers
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
Pedalboard not performing? Try changing your amp speaker
To get the best out of your dream pedalboard, you might have to rethink your guitar amp's speakers
How to change your guitar amp speaker
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
How the advent of speakers using neodymium magnets enabled bigger sounds from lighter cabs
The neo kid in town revolutionized cab design, allowing smaller, lighter units to punch above their weight
