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
two different players
I had a chat with a young player yesterday. He had interest in my 2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard with 50s neck… read more two different players
love notes: session with clapton
1988 Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Date: 16/05/25Rig: Fender Pro Junior IV + H.B.E. Mimic Mock I + Danelectro Cool Cat TremoloPickup/Settings: Neck… read more love notes: session with clapton
“free”
The last few days had been pretty fruitful. I snagged two $100 Squiers in the 2024 Squier Debut Stratocaster and the 2021… read more “free”