#New Arrivals
Introducing the new Fender Player Series Line
How many of your guitar heroes played Fender instruments? We worshipped Jimi Hendrix on his Stratocaster, with his virtuosity and eccentricities. We marvelled at the genius of Jaco Pastorius on his road worn Jazz Bass. We all have, at some point, wanted to own a Fender. Just like our heroes. The… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Your Guide to Recording at Home. Fast.
If you’ve been to a home studio or a professional recording studio, you’ll have seen that recording musical instruments is serious business. From the clusters of cables and fancy equipment, to the expensive soundproofing which surrounds you – you might decide to leave recording to the pros. But thankfully, recording… Read more
#Buying Guides
A Buyer’s Guide: Your next Bass Guitar
Do you remember your first instrument? The one you learned your first chords and songs on and made countless memories. Many of us hold on to our first instruments, no matter how cheap or poorly made, just for those many sentimental moments. But some of our first success stories in… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Enter the World of Virtual Pedalboards and Amps
Musicians, whether professional or hobbyist, can spend thousands of dollars hunting down the perfect sound. Amplifiers that cost thousands, a never-ending cycle of effect pedals – it can become an addictive, endless, expensive journey. But it's also part of the joy: finding and creating your dream rig. So when a… Read more
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Hollow Bodies: Why We Love Them
Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Kenny Burrel, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery, Scotty Moore. They all found their sounds and made their names with hollow bodied guitars. The big, warm, resonant sound produced by hollow bodied guitars is unmistakable, and its distinct characteristic is what draws many players to it. There is… Read more
#Inspiration
The Best Acoustic Guitars under $4,000
When we last touched on the subject of acoustic guitars, we showcased some top-of-the-line instruments. They represent the pinnacle of luthiery and command astronomical price tags. While such instruments are an absolute dream to own and play, you don’t necessarily have to part with this kind of money to enjoy… Read more
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The 4 Quintessential Jackson Models
Strats are perfect for blues. Les Pauls are great for rock. We all dislike overgeneralizations like these, but you can probably be forgiven for labelling Jackson as the name that ruled over metal and all things heavy. Just take a look at these names… Randy Rhoads, Chris Broderick, Phil Collen,… Read more
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A Guide to Acoustic Pickups
The introduction of electric guitars in the 50s didn’t spell the end for the acoustic guitar. Far from it. The sounds of the acoustic guitar were just as popular, and they too, benefitted from the electrification and amplification of stringed instruments. Gibson realised the acoustic guitar was going nowhere and… Read more
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Celebrating 53 Years of Singapore with 53 Picks we Love
Singapore will be 53 tomorrow, and to commemorate our nation’s special day, we’ve picked out 53 music items - red and white - one for every year we’ve come thus far. 1. Arturia BeatStep Pro Sequencer Love: So much fun, and with incredible build quality and ergonimics. 2. Blue Microphones… Read more
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Let’s go Back to the Future, with the Super Strat
It’s 1978. A young Edward Van Halen takes to the stage with his Stratocaster sporting a black and white, randomly striped paint job. Nicknamed the “Frankenstrat”, this guitar was - like its name suggests - an amalgamation of guitar parts thrown together, finished with nothing more than some tape and… Read more
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All Things Bluetooth: Why you Should be Going Wireless
Let’s face it... a totally wireless future is really only a matter of time. Launched in the early 90's, Bluetooth felt like it was going to be a technology that disappeared with the MiniDisc and the Nokia 3210, but today, it's a 5.2 billion dollar a year industry that has… Read more
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Taylor Guitar’s Revolutionary V-Class Bracing
Pushing boundaries every step of the way, from ultra-playable guitar necks to a revolutionary body shape, Taylor has never been afraid to stray from the norm. This year’s focus? The guitar top. Taylor have analysed and questioned a century-old method of craftsmanship and redesigned it from the inside out, with… Read more