Based on the same concept and features as the flagship es-8, the ES-5 is pared down to offer more practical and essential use Options for typical guitarists and bassists, and is drastically reduced in size to fit ready-made, standard-size boards. The innovation in creativity of pedalboard systems made possible by the es-8 has become more available and affordable. Expand your board just by one size and incorporate the ES-5, Then you are in for a whole new world of musical expression, not just another Utility tool. From this day on, the use of stompboxes will never be the same.