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Top 12: Desiree Tay’s Must-Have Percussion Gear
The cajón, a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, under the hands of skilful drummers has proven to have more tonal options than its six sides seem to suggest. But that hasn’t stopped creative musicians from adding more and more hand-percussion and accessories to their cajon set up to take… Read more
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Pedal Challenge: Hasyir Ibrahim’s picks under $500, $1K & $2K
Whether you’re new to pedalboard building or a long time pedal aficionado, the fact remains the same — trying to decide on your next pedal acquisition can quickly become overwhelming. The options never end and every permutation of your signal chain opens up new tonal possibilities. A good way to… Read more
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Say Thank You with Music
Even though our Dads deserve more than one day to be appreciated, this Father’s Day is the best time to show our appreciation to the man in our lives who never fails to go above and beyond. Father’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve put together our top… Read more
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Leo Goh Breaks Down His Top 5 R&B Licks
Leo Goh may seem like a relatively new face in Singapore’s music scene, but that’s only because the Musicians Institute graduate has been in LA for the past 6 years — first as a student and then a working musician. The young producer and guitar extraordinaire has been keeping himself… Read more
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What’s in That Bag? Bassist Nicholas Lee and Performing Overseas
You may not recognise his name, but if you love catching local acts, you’ve definitely heard Nicholas Lee's basslines. He is quickly becoming a bass favourite in Singapore and can be found holding down the low-frequency for some of the city’s most prominent artists. Nick has sessioned for The Sam… Read more
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Charvel and Jackson: 7 Shred Powerhouse Guitars Under $1,500
Not every guitar's made to handle the heaviest riffs, ultra-fast arpeggios or hottest licks. You can try to turn the gain to eleven on a Telecaster, but you know it doesn’t feel right... That's when you need a metal guitar. The calling cards of shred/ metal guitars are well-known and… Read more
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Ibanez New Arrivals: Pushing Sonic Boundaries
Ibanez have hit a home run with their 2019 release, and we’re delighted to welcome another shipment of Ibanez products. Their mean streak of cutting-edge powerhouse guitars continue, pushing boundaries even further. You’ll find a wider range of pickups being used, from the remarkably versatile Fishman Fluence pickups to the… Read more
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Billy Chua of Disco Hue’s Top 10 Must-Have Drum Equipment
Billy Chua is the hard-hitting, groove machine behind the ever-rising local synth-pop band Disco Hue. He has racked up a wealth of experience drumming on tour and as a session musician, and was a co-founder of The Drummer Co, a community of drummers in Singapore. Like every drummer and musician… Read more
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The Beginners’ (and Skeptics’) Guide to Amplifiers
You may have heard the saying: Plug a $5,000 guitar into a cheap amp and it will sound tiny and thin. Plug a cheap guitar into a great amp, you’ll still get great tone. While this might be an accepted wisdom, the trend continues to be extravagantly spending on a… Read more
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Taylor Grand Pacific: A Round Shoulder Above the Rest
When a guitar player thinks of a Taylor acoustic guitar, a few traits spring to mind: unrivalled playability, modern, utilitarian, well-defined clarity. Taylors don’t often pop up in guitar conversations revolving around vintage, bluegrass or roots American music. Enter the Grand Pacific Dreadnought. A new shape in the form of… Read more
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Gibson 2019 Acoustics: Staying True to the Classics
Named after the factory in Montana which they were made in, Gibson's acoustic guitars have been behind many iconic records in recent memory. The 2019 Acoustic lineup have made its way into our stores (along with the electrics as well), and we instantly fell in love with these beautiful premium… Read more
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Fender Parallel Universe: The Best of Both Worlds
Many of us grew up dreaming of owning a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. These time-honoured classics are everywhere, from the smallest studio to the largest stage. But in the same way that Prince wowed his audience with his one-of-a-kind cloud guitar, some of us yearn to stand out from the… Read more