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This evening, I had 15 minutes with Red at Green Movement. I dropped her into Drop D, dialed in the Orca delay/reverb,… read more two-act story

It’s been years since I last sat in front of a truly loud band — Alanis Morissette feels like a lifetime ago…. read more Scandal Tour 2025

I adopted a tiny analog echo factory. Below is a no-nonsense, musician-first breakdown of what the Mimic Mock I is, what she… read more deep dive 6 — H.B.E. Mimic Mock I

I bought this tiny terror for S$110 and she’s punched so far above her weight that I keep grinning at the receipt…. read more deep dive 5: Blackstar HT-1R MkII

I bought Regent from a mature collector — my single biggest purchase to date. The previous owner had walked into Swee Lee… read more deep dive 4: 1996 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’56 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue R6 “Regent”

I found her in July, used, for just S$80—and she’s quickly become my underdog pedal. I’ve always had a soft spot for… read more deep dive 3: VOX Cooltron Bulldog Distortion

Part 1: The Anatomy of Sound Decision Moment: I was deciding between this Pro Junior (S$430) and a more costly Blues Junior…. read more deep dive 2: Fender Pro Junior IV

Part 1: The Anatomy of Sound Model • 1988 Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster, Torino Red finish. Body & Neck • Alder body… read more deep dive 1: Red

Session 1 Mood: Uplifting, flowing, timeless. Setup: Loop (Bass Chops Rig): E – A groove on Precision Bass, fed into ZT Lunchbox…. read more red chronicles – 2 sessions

1. 1996 Gibson R6 “Regent” 2. 2022 Fender Empire 67 Strat Relic 3. 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard “FJ” 4. 1977 Fender… read more 🧾 guitar-by-guitar reflection