Gear Reviews

In depth musical instrument, product and gear reviews from Pro Audio Land.

  1. Brand Spotlight: Heil Sound

    Brand Spotlight: Heil Sound
      Founded in 1966 by Bob Heil, Heil Sound is a professional audio company that has managed to flourish for decades thanks in part to their extensive knowledge of the market and forward-thinking microphone designs. In fact, they are so respected in the industry that they remain the only manufacturer to be invited to exhibit their products at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. With that in mind, we decided to take the time to share with our visitors a few of our favorite mics from Heil Sound. If you're serious about your audio gear, you owe it to yourself and your sound to take a closer look the mics below! Continue reading →
  2. Best Replacement Pickups For Fender Stratocaster

    Best Replacement Pickups For Fender Stratocaster
    Love your Fender Stratocaster but want to upgraded the stock tone with the best replacement Strat pickups on the market? Not a problem! As one of the most influential guitars ever made, the Fender Stratocaster has a huge aftermarket pickup scene that offers nearly any Strat tone imaginable. Whether you're looking for something as close to vintage as possible, a set that's hotter than stock or maybe just single-coil pickups that can cancel the hum, we've ranked the very best Stratocaster pickups around.   Continue reading →
  3. Are Fender Squier Electric Guitars Any Good?

    If you’re a new player searching for your first instrument or simply looking for a new electric at an affordable price, you’ve probably come across the “Squier by Fender” brand. And depending on how deep you’ve looked into the name (or what forums you’ve been to), you have probably heard a lot of mixed feelings towards it. While they aren’t...
  4. A Few Of Our Favorite Punk Rock Guitar Pickups

    A Few Of Our Favorite Punk Rock Guitar Pickups
      Back when punk was still in its infancy, there wasn't any right combination of guitar, amp or pickups that you had to have in order to play  -- all you needed was a few friends and plenty of attitude. Since then, the genre that was birthed on the back going against the grain has matured and evolved into a versatile style with a wide range of sounds that are very different from one another. From the classic, single-coil tones of The Clash to the humbucker heaviness of The Misfits, if you have a certain style in mind you're going to need the right setup. While you still need plenty of attitude, these various pickups will help you get one step closer in your quest for that perfect punk tone in your head.   Continue reading →
  5. Great Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedals For Blues

    Great Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedals For Blues
    There's nothing like a nice, rich blues guitar riff that features plenty smooth sustain and just the right amount of grit! And while many old school blues players might prefer to carve their tone by plugging straight into an amp, there's nothing wrong with using an amazing overdrive guitar effects pedal to get the job done. If you've been searching for the right OD stompbox that can give a kick to your blues guitar tone, you can't go wrong with any of the choices below.       Continue reading →