the death of the “corporate boutique”?

In the pursuit of the “ultimate” gear, we often look toward the big names—the brands that have conquered the Instagram feeds and… read more the death of the “corporate boutique”?

the end of the long scale:

The sun was just breaking over the Singapore skyline on my MRT commute. Yerin Baek’s “Big World” filled my ears, her voice… read more the end of the long scale:

an italian evening, with a 2km postscript

This evening was ordinary in the best way. I cooked pasta from Lazio for Mrs and the two girls. Salt, carrots, cherry… read more an italian evening, with a 2km postscript

seven minutes with enza

It started as a quick plug-in on day 2 with Enza. Just to test levels.Just to feel the neck.Just to hear what… read more seven minutes with enza

regent comes out to play

Today, Red went back into her case for a rest. Out came Regent — my Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’56 Les… read more regent comes out to play

red bedroom session

This evening, I had one of those sessions that remind me why I started playing in the first place. No grand plan…. read more red bedroom session

shared frequencies

Some songs don’t just play.They arrive. Tonight, my wife and I were on the bus home after our church CG session. It… read more shared frequencies

shelby starner

I bought From in the Shadows the year it was released. I didn’t discover Shelby Starner through radio, hype, or word of… read more shelby starner

in defence of the little giant – the fender pro junior iv

The Fender Pro Junior is often misunderstood. She’s dismissed for what she doesn’t have before anyone bothers to listen to what she… read more in defence of the little giant – the fender pro junior iv

niko’s first voice

Five minutes. That was all the time we had together—and it was more than enough. I plugged Niko straight into the Pro… read more niko’s first voice