Brand Spotlight

  Sennheiser is one of the biggest mic manufacturers in the world. And for good reason -- they are responsible for some of the best microphones around. From professionals on the big stage to the weekend warriors at the local clubs, Sennheiser microphones are built for the hardworking musician. Below, we take a look at a few of our favorite mics from the guys over at Sennheiser. Continue reading →

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Lindy Fralin is known for creating some of the best vintage-style pickups around. The key to their success is the meticulous and comprehensive way they build their pickups as every single creation is hand-wound one at a time using the highest caliber materials and quality control. And while they might not be as well known as the Duncans and Fenders of the world, the quality and sound of their products can easily stand toe-to-toe with the best of them. Today, we're taking a look at a few of our favorite models from the boutique manufacturer. Continue reading →

  Born out of a garage in Petaluma, California, Mission Engineering is a modern audio tech company known for their high-quality expression pedals, effects, amps, and cabinets. Since they began in 2009, they have moved out of the garage and expanded to multiple locations, even acquiring Stagecraft in 2015. Since then, they have only kept growing. Today, we wanted to share with our visitors a few of our favorite pieces of gear from Mission Engineering. If you have never had the chance to check one of these in person, you're definitely missing out on some of the best modern expression pedals and cabs around!   Continue reading →

  When guitar players think of boutique effects pedals, one word always seems to come to mind -- expensive. And while it's often true that these effects tend to retail at a higher price point than those from massive pedal makers (often not by much), what is lost in the dollar amount is the unique, high-quality experiences they bring. If you've been ignoring these lesser known brands, you're doing yourself and your sound a disservice as boutique effects pedals tend to be meticulously designed and feature a unique take that the big guys just don't offer. With that said, we'd like to share a few of our favorite boutique pedal brands that show their gear is well worth the price.   Continue reading →

  As one of the largest string manufacturers in the world, D’Addario is used by a number of musicians the world over. From guitars, basses, banjos, orchestral instruments and so much more, you can find their products nearly any instrument where strings are used. But with so many lines of strings, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for your own instrument. With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at some of our favorite electric guitar string lines that D’Addario has to offer.   Continue reading →