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When most players think about ESP, they think premium metal-centric guitars played by the likes of Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, George Lynch, and many other hard rock gods. Those of us on a budget will undoubtedly also think about price -- as in, these guitars are going to cost you a good chunk of change. Luckily for us, ESP's LTD...

When players hear the word "boutique," a single word always seems to come to mind -- expensive. And while it's true that boutique gear tends to retail at a higher price point than their mass-produced counterparts (though, not by much more these days), what is lost in the dollar amount is the unique, high-quality experiences they bring. If you've been ignoring these lesser known brands due to a few bucks, you're doing yourself and your sound a disservice, as boutique pickups tend to be meticulously designed and feature a unique take that most of the big guys just don't offer. With that said, we'd like to share a few of our favorite boutique guitar brands that show their gear is well worth the price.   Continue reading →

  At ProAudioLand, we love guitar effects pedals. Whether it's from the big name brands like Boss and MXR or the lesser know boutique manufacturers like Analog Alien and Walrus Audio, we love sharing with our visitors all of the great pedals out there. With that in mind, we'd like to take the time to take a closer look at a brand of pedals that fall into the latter camp -- J Rockett Audio Designs. Formed in 2006 by longtime musicians Chris Van Tassel and Jay Rockett, these pedals are built with one simple all-encompassing mantra -- for players by players. Below, we take a look at a few of our favorite effects from the guys at J Rockett Audio Designs.   Continue reading →

Mini pedals have become more prevalent in the last few years as many manufacturers are creating tiny versions of their well-known stompboxes. While they might be insanely small, many of these miniature effects do a great job at maintaining the core tone and functionality of their bigger brothers, even if they do lose a few options and settings due to their smaller size. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at these tiny tone monsters and see if they can stand toe-to-toe with their standard sized counterparts. Below, we take a look at five fantastic small pedals that we highly recommend.   Continue reading →

One the best ways to quickly give your guitar or bass an extra shot of power and control is to equip it with a set of active pickups. Popular with metal and hard rock guitarists, active pickups offer a number of benefits over traditional passive pickup designs, but they are not without their drawbacks. If you want to know what active pickups can do for your sound as well as a few of our own personal recommendations, don’t stop reading.   Continue reading →