FEATURE: Wood and only wood, is the philosophy of Taylor Guitars… and the company is ensuring complete transparency in the procurement of its raw materials, and no wastage in the process.
NEWS: If you fancy a modern digital piano that allows for a great range of expressions via its multitude of versatile features, the Roland RP302 could just be the thing to make you and your family smile…
FEATURE: The new Godin Acoustic Series guitars will be arriving in Malaysia early next year, and ahead of that, we got to chat with Patrick Godin, son of founder Robert and a regular visitor to our shores.
TECH MATTERS: Not everything old and crummy is dead, certainly not to this electronics whizz and king of restoration.
NEWS: Fender has a new line of exciting instruments to help slim your wallet!
FEATURE: The Penang House of Music was set up with noble ambitions, to serve as a centre for Malaysia’s rich and varied musical and cultural heritage… keeping it going, however, will be a challenge.
TECH MATTERS: No two instruments are quite alike, but a master set-up technician will extract the best of tones and playability from any axe that goes through his bands… enter Greg Tan.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: She rocks the bass, but the Tempered Mental frontwoman doesn’t really see herself as a bass hero… even if fans think otherwise.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: He’s a solo singer-guitarist, band leader, sideman and in-demand session player… and much acclaimed in all areas, but Muzza is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: SevenCollar T-Shirt’s long stint in the music business has been highlighted by the sonic textures served up by founding member and guitarist Ham… the piece of gear he doesn’t leave home without, however, is… a tuner.
NEWS: You want retro, Fender keeps giving it you every now and then… the latest offerings come in guise of the Vintera line-up.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: He keeps it simple with the guitar gear, but singer-songwriter Brendan de Cruz has carved himself a niche in the music industry with his distinctive style. Oh, and he’s a drummer, too!
Gigging is fun, but only if you’ve prepared yourself in the context of equipment and audience… our resident veteran has a few tips for both novices and regulars.
If semi-hollow is your thing, it’s time for a PRS fling…
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: He’s a legendary name in the local club and pub circuit, and it’s no wonder. Gerard Singh wears more than one hat… when he’s not on a solo gig, he’s keeping the groove with his 1980s-inspired band… other times, he’s busy getting his original stuff down.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: Between plying the club scene and fronting his own band that’s doing original stuff, Jezzriq struggles to maintain his identity – pianist or keyboardist?
TECH MATTERS: If your vintage tube amp needs a fix to sound cookin’ again, here’s the man you can bank on to get the job done.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: Once a hot “new-kid-on-the-block” bassist, now a seasoned man in the circuit, Daniel Guerzo sticks with the gear he doesn’t need to fuss over wherever he goes.
Travel guitars are useful, er, toys for guitarists on the go who don’t want to carry too much baggage… the Lave Me 2 seems to fit the bill.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS: Guitarists and their gear… we start with Kyoto Protocol’s axeman, Fuad Alhabshi, who certainly loves his BOSS pedals, especially the legendary DS-1.
Not all guitarists can afford to splurge on big-name pedals… but the good news is, there’s a whole growing world of stompboxes out there for the adventurous tone-seeker on a budget.
Calling singer-songwriters, tell folks about the stories behind your songs on this online radio show.
Useful stuff in a PRS package… what every guitarist needs in his or her kit, yes…
Ibanez and Vemuram turn out what’s surely the most expensive Tube Screamer ever in the whole universe and beyond… very limited numbers available.
Unless you’re a guitar snob, there’s no reason to pay exorbitant prices for “branded” vintage glass when a plethora of rather excellent and cheaper alternatives from Russia is readily available.
Analogue synths have made a comeback in recent years, and Behringer seems out to prove they’re here to stay… for a very long time.
If it’s inspiration you need, perhaps these just-launched PRS electric guitar models will stir your creative juices.
If you’re the sort of bass player who is never satisfied, EBS has new toys to make you part with your moolah.
The Acoustasonic Telecaster uses a blend of Fender and Fishman electronics.
Gretsch sells Bigsby brand and assets THE BIGSBY brand goes back around seven decades and is the stuff of legend;…
Electric guitars for progressive metal axemen IBANEZ tempts the metal axeman with its Axion Label range of electric guitars…
By Bassraptor BROWSE, snack, jam… that’s the concept underlying the relaunched Swee Lee Music outlet at Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur….
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