a tale of two moods
Two sessions this evening. Short, but focused. First, Spring. Five minutes in the master bedroom. No lights. Unplugged. Eyes closed the entire… read more a tale of two moods
first day at the office
This evening belonged to Niko, and the new JHS Bender (of the Legend of Fuzz series). After a full day of getting… read more first day at the office
a quiet house, a loud hour
This evening was supposed to be uneventful but I knew what I had to do. My wife took the girls out to… read more a quiet house, a loud hour
ears to art
There is a unique magic in playing by ear. Without formal training, you aren’t boxed in by “rules”—you’re guided by sensitivity and… read more ears to art
finding space
This evening, I kept things simple. Spring. Clean mode. Neck pickup.Into the X4C.One pedal only: the Black Country Customs Secret Path. No… read more finding space
spring, the muff, and learning when to listen differently
8 plus in the evening.Living room.Workstation. Same signal chain sitting neatly in the Joyo case. No changes, no chasing—just picking up where… read more spring, the muff, and learning when to listen differently
a 50-min fuzz lesson
Red, Spring, and the Truth About the Muff This afternoon wasn’t about testing gear. It was about playing. Fifty minutes.Two guitars.One familiar… read more a 50-min fuzz lesson
my home, my studio
There are seasons in a musician’s life where the gear doesn’t just move — the mindset moves with it. On 4 December… read more my home, my studio
the case for the team medic
I’ve tried the “obvious” solutions before. One of them was the BOSS GE-7. It’s widely praised, affordable, and practically a standard on… read more the case for the team medic
the case for the voxes
I’ve come to realise something uncomfortable(perceived by some perhaps) about my pedalboard. The most expensive pedal I own—the Hudson Broadcast-AP (Green Limited… read more the case for the voxes