deep dive 5: Blackstar HT-1R MkII

I bought this tiny terror for S$110 and she’s punched so far above her weight that I keep grinning at the receipt…. read more deep dive 5: Blackstar HT-1R MkII

deep dive 4: 1996 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’56 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue R6 “Regent”

I bought Regent from a mature collector — my single biggest purchase to date. The previous owner had walked into Swee Lee… read more deep dive 4: 1996 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’56 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue R6 “Regent”

deep dive 3: VOX Cooltron Bulldog Distortion

I found her in July, used, for just S$80—and she’s quickly become my underdog pedal. I’ve always had a soft spot for… read more deep dive 3: VOX Cooltron Bulldog Distortion

deep dive 2: Fender Pro Junior IV

Part 1: The Anatomy of Sound Decision Moment: I was deciding between this Pro Junior (S$430) and a more costly Blues Junior…. read more deep dive 2: Fender Pro Junior IV

deep dive 1: Red

Part 1: The Anatomy of Sound Model • 1988 Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster, Torino Red finish. Body & Neck • Alder body… read more deep dive 1: Red

red chronicles – 2 sessions

Session 1 Mood: Uplifting, flowing, timeless. Setup: Loop (Bass Chops Rig): E – A groove on Precision Bass, fed into ZT Lunchbox…. read more red chronicles – 2 sessions

🧾 guitar-by-guitar reflection

1. 1996 Gibson R6 “Regent” 2. 2022 Fender Empire 67 Strat Relic 3. 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard “FJ” 4. 1977 Fender… read more 🧾 guitar-by-guitar reflection

morning tones at love notes

Regent Meets the House of Blues This morning, I had a magical session at Love Notes with Regent, my 1996 R6 with… read more morning tones at love notes

psalm 14

Tonight’s reading of Psalm 14 felt like walking through two landscapes: the dark realism of verses 1–5, and the hopeful horizon of… read more psalm 14

Psalm 13 — regent, bulldog, and a late-night prayer

Tonight, Psalm 13 found its voice through my 1996 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’56 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue R6 — Regent…. read more Psalm 13 — regent, bulldog, and a late-night prayer