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
the 15-minute majesty
There is a specific kind of sincerity that only comes from a 1996 Gibson Custom Shop ’56 Les Paul Goldtop R6. I… read more the 15-minute majesty
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