🎸 three voices, no comparison
This week’s rotation brought something deep to the surface. The Clapton Strat has been my faithful companion for months—always ready for a… read more 🎸 three voices, no comparison
the rise of the 290
This week marked a small but meaningful shift in my guitar world. After months of reaching instinctively for the Clapton Strat—whether for… read more the rise of the 290
my 290
After yesterday’s two contrasting sessions with the 290, today, I cleaned her up before putting a new set of 9.5s strings on… read more my 290
it’s a collings but…
The 2019 Collings 290 DC S earns respect for build quality and playability—but not yet my heart. 🎸 Physical Verdict: Professional, Not… read more it’s a collings but…
the vintage sleeper that always knew
Love Notes: session with 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard (Alphine White) Setup: Straight into the Fender Pro Junior IV with the Mimic… read more the vintage sleeper that always knew
benchmarks
Thanks to my experience with Free — the surprise of this season — I’ve been inspired to reflect on the benchmarks in… read more benchmarks
it’s criminal!
Legend in Disguise: 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio ’70s Tribute (Lefty) At first glance, this might seem like just another Studio —… read more it’s criminal!
current gear status (19 May 2025)
A quick update: Guitars to keep: Amps to keep: Pedals to keep: Targetted Gear:
love notes: session with r6
A 20-Minute Session of Soul, Slapback & Swagger The Setup Guitar: R6Amp: Fender Pro Junior IVPedals Used: Chain Focus:R6 → Boost Killer… read more love notes: session with r6
offset epiphany: leo fender’s hidden ergonomic gift
How a left-handed Les Paul named Free reshaped my view of guitar design I always respected Leo Fender as a visionary –… read more offset epiphany: leo fender’s hidden ergonomic gift