Cheap & cheerful (4): Aria IGB-Std

Aria is currently experiencing a come-back of sorts. Either this or there is an attempt by the manufacturer to make Arias more accessible to players. The IGB bass I tried yesterday wasn't a costly unit- $350 <$250 & you get a very decent J-bass tones & those deep, wicked Stingray-esque voicing from that humbucker. The construction- I give it a thumbs up despite a slight fray at the exposed neck tongue, near the single coil pickup. A great bass that won't break your piggy.

Thanks to Davis GMC for the opportunity.

June 5: World Environment Day

A very good Sunday morning to you. Today is June 5, World Environment Day. 

The guitarist is part of the environment. Yes, we are all the products of our environment, be it in a micro or macro context. Some of us are just too self-centered to spare a thought for the surrounding which isn't animated enough to personify its involvements to you. The environment doesn't stand up to remind you of its ailments. You will only realize its sick substance when it happens, by then it's a little too late because some things are just irreversible. 

In consideration of Her elements which gave you your instruments, acknowledge Her goodness in every way you can, however small it may be.

LTD: Phoenix 200

I just had to test this LTD Phoenix 200 (List: $550) simply because I own the ESP version. Part of me wanted to know how far off this one is to its ESP sibling, mind you, there's a $1,400 gap between these two instruments. The LTD version was a very pleasant player as it turned out. In terms of feel, the finish sets it apart from the ESP not because it's shoddy but we know, after a personal handling experience, the LTD had undergone lesser treatment before leaving the factory. It's rather 'hard' to the touch as opposed to the ESP's more organic nature. The tone on offer also manifested some differences namely in the upper frequency offerings. The LH-150 humbuckers in this guitar sounded a little too sharp, even the neck's wooly tone had that extra treble in there & there's no tone knob to address the matter. But all in all, it's certainly an above-average player & I'm glad LTD preserved the neck-through-body construction even at this price point. Thumbs up!

Thanks to the good people @ Davis GMC for letting me spend some time with this guitar today.

Selling: Behringer VT911 Vintage Tube Overdrive

Next to go- my Behringer, tube integrated (yes, there's an actual 12AX7 pre-amp tube in there) overdrive as depicted here. Will not run on battery, only power adapter.

Selling: Behringer VT911

Condition: 9/10, box + adapter included
Asking price: $49.90
Self-collect: Venue to be disclosed upon confirmation
Confirmation via e-mail only: dark1349@hotmail.com
No reservations/ trades




EDIT: Pedal SOLD as at 7.49PM Thanks.

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Still Available: Sound Drive SG-612R (head only)- $349

GSS @ Swee Lee

Great Singapore SALE happening at Swee Lee Sims Drive showroom, details as above. What if we pay $10 to enter & found nothing attractive on offer?

For the Thousand

Dean now offers the budget-conscious players a range of budget American models- the USA 1000 series.

Conceptually, it's where Fender's Highway 1 series are treading; great American fundamentals for the money.

Ditto the discontinued SUB1 series by Ernie Ball.

Hey, dad! (Part 45)

Hey, dad! I know you are gonna throw this Ibanez Valbee amp box but thanks for letting me play with it for a while. Peace out!