A unique double-cutaway design from Gibson USA, built for Rockers who want to stand out: here is the Theodore in three classic colors! The Music Zoo is super excited to offer the new Theodore model released by Gibson USA. Previously only available as a very limited edition model through the Gibson Custom Shop Archive Collection, the Theodore is a re-imagining of this unique design by 1950s Gibson President Ted McCarty. The story behind the Theodore starts in the 1950s, as McCarty (an absolute legend, responsible for designs such as the Flying V & ES-335) was searching for something new to ..read more

We're back and better than ever, ready to bring you the best guitars available on Long Island. It's been a long time coming, and we're finally ready to announce that The Music Zoo will be open to the public as opposed to by-appointment only. Starting on April 6th, every Saturday, you'll be able to come in without an appointment to check out and buy all of your gear needs in person. We'll still be accommodating appointments Monday through Friday, but wanted to also offer our customers the chance to come in any time of the day and see what's in stock! The Music Zoo is located at 123 Smith Stree ..read more

The long-awaited Epiphone version of Dave Grohl's signature guitar is here! Finished in Pelham Blue with all of the classic Trini Lopez specs - it's everything we wanted. Possibly one of the worst kept secrets of 2024 is the release of the Epiphone Dave Grohl signature model, but it's real and its here! Introducing the Epiphone DG-335 in (of course) Pelham Blue - it's an Epiphone incarnation of the Gibson model that they have made before in very limited numbers, all of which command a heavy price on the used market. The DG-335 features all of the Trini Lopez specs that Dave has loved througho ..read more

Reflecting on Ultimate Relics, favorite guitarists, memorable builds with Dale Wilson, Jason Smith, 'Red' Dave Nichols, Dennis Galuszka & More Masterbuilders! Right before the start of NAMM 2024, we took a trip to the Fender Custom Shop facility in Corona, California to catch up with our friends, pick wood and build some guitars! The timing couldn't have been better, as The Music Zoo is currently celebrating our 30th Anniversary, having been started by owner Tommy Colletti in 1994 in just a small storefront on Northern Boulevard in Queens. We took the time to speak with the Masterbuilders ..read more

    Gretsch Uneveils a New Limited Edition Signature Guitar for Portugal the Man's John Gourley! For over 10 years, Portugal the Man has acheived massive success on the charts, the world's biggest festivals and on television - so what's left?! Signature gear!  Just announced from Gretsch Guitars is the Limited Edition John Gourley Electromatic Broadkaster - a double-cutaway featuring pro-inspired specs & classic Gretsch styling at a super affordable price! Scroll down for the full specs, images & launch video! This Limited Edition model can be reserved via pre-order belo ..read more

Powers Electric introduces a hardtail bridge option for the A-Type electric guitar! Revealed at a special private event during NAMM 2024, Andy Powers and the Powers Electric team have unveiled the latest version of the A-Type with a toploading hardtail bridge. Of course, it's Powers Electric so its not just a basic hardtail bridge, Andy is making these from scratch in-house, along with some dampening materials where the strings sit that help to cut down on unwanted overtones as well as keep the strings at a very gentle angle as it goes across the bridge - these things are resonant! This is th ..read more

Peavey Reissues a Classic for the Modern Era! Our next stop at NAMM Show is right in our wheelhouse - more specifically owner Tommy Coletti's wheelhouse - the Peavey Adrian Vandenberg Signature Series! These shred machines return with a contemporary twist and come in three stunning finishes — Purple Flame Maple, Rock-it Pink, and Matte Black — each guitar in the series is a nod to its illustrious past, now reimagined for today's discerning guitarist. The new Adrian Vandenberg Signature Series from Peavey comes loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups - with a different configuration for eac ..read more

Watch Our Coverage of New Martin Custom Shop Guitars, the John Mayer OM-45 Platinum and New SC-18 and SC-28 Models! Our first stop at NAMM 2024 just had to be Martin! We took a look at some really stunning Martin Custom Shop models (all of which can be ordered via our sales team), the OM-45 John Mayer Platinum and a few new models added for the new year!    Contact us at 516-626-9292 or sales@themusiczoo.com Follow Our 2024 NAMM Coverage Here:   NAMM Coverage     ..read more

The New Signature Model from the Legendary Rush Guitarist is Now Available! We're huge fans of all things Alex Lifeson and Rush - and one of our first stops at NAMM 2024 had to be the Godin/Lerxst Booth to check our the new Lerxst Limelight -  available in 2 configurations - Vega Trem and Floyd Rose! This collaboration between these two Canadian greats takes us back to the Permanent Waves/Moving Picture era of Alex's guitars and pays homeage to both! Watch now as Jordan and Tommy take us through the inspiration behind these, and be sure to pick yours up from The Music Zoo - as ..read more

Taylor Guitars have unveiled a plethora of eye-catching Custom Shop models available at NAMM 2024! We're back where we belong - Southern California! Kicking off NAMM 2024, we're starting the week at the famous Taylor "Catch" event for some absolutely stunning Taylor Custom Shop guitars.  Custom guitars give Taylor an opportunity to experiment with unique tonewoods, create rare aesthetic appointments and showcase the world-class craftsmanship that sets Taylor apart. We handpicked a few choice pieces and had our friend Mike Venezia from Taylor show us his top picks (all of which can ..read more