Year End Sales @ City Music

Hi those in Singapore!
December is coming soon so you know what to expect, don't you?

Midnight practice solution

I have an important jamming session on the 6th of December and thanks to all the A level, I am not prepared at all. So I have no choice but to practice late into the night. But again, I don't wish to disturb my neighbours. So here is my solution to this problem. 

To be frank, if only I have the cash to spare, I would have gotten a Pandora Mini. But I am really really really broke at the moment so this is a cheaper alternative. AC30 there is a pretty good headphone amp actually. The drive there is good enough for me but it doesn't do anything near metal. I would say, it's good for rocks, blues, jazz and maybe punk. If you are looking for something metal, there is amPlug Metal for you.

Available at City Music.
Loki 

Acoustic day today!

I didn't try much today at City Music. One reason is because today's the start of the sales day and it's a busy day. And I am more into acoustic rather than electric or bass. So I ended up trying this.

Some may prefer pure acoustic tone and think that multi-effect's tone sounds fake. You never know until you try. Before I try this, I turned off all the modulation, delays, wah, chorus and other effects except the voicing. I want to know if the acoustic presets installed in it are nice. All I have to say is that for $120, it is pretty good. I especially like the 'Nylon' preset. I don't really like the tone of real nylon strings about this emulated nylon tone seems to appeal to me. There are also several other presets for popular dreadnought like J-45 but I'm not really a fan of dreadnought's sound (I prefer jumbo or grand concert). Available at City Music.

Loki 

City Music Year-End Sale: Starting from today!

Something that is happening right now! 

Well, I went there today with Artik today to check out some synth. Well, I did check out many other stuff. Well, the discounted prices may not be as nice as last year. You have to blame the economy for it. Inflation is the word. 


Loki 

JTV back in stock

The James Tyler Variaxs are finally back in stock at City Music, actually a few days ago. I am lagging by a few days. >.<

Shrinking M-series

For those who are looking for a multi-effect pedal/stompbox at the same tier as Zoom G2Nu or G2.1Nu, you now have one extra option.

Line 6 M5

It was first introduced at Musikmesse 2011 and it is now available in Singapore at City Music (for Malaysia, it would be CK Music).

Line 6 has decided to introduce a more compact version of their existing M-series (M13 & M9). It is almost as big as its Zoom counterpart or slightly (but negligibly) smaller. However, it is heavier and expensive as well.  However, this Line 6 stompbox are very durable and which is precisely it is called a 'stompbox'. 

Price: S$297.50

Other multi-effects of the same type which you can consider:

-Vox TonelabST

-Boss ME-25

Hamer Echotone

I have a chance to try one of my friend's Hamer Echotone. (as seen below).

It is a semi-hollow. Nothing very prestigious so don't compare it with some Gretsch or Gibson. However, it is still very well built. Echotone provides a very clean tone and I find that it is especially true when played through its neck humbucker. The neck of the guitar is a set-neck. The neck is rather thin as well. However, after a quick research, it is made of maple and not mahogany as I have anticipated. Maple gives a brighter tone, so those who prefer bright sounds will like it. However, I do not have enough time to play it with some distortion. I will make a better review of it after I'd thoroughly tested it out.
It costs $527 at City Music. If you are looking for a good and affordable semi-hollow, here you go. =)

New Products at City music

Well, a huge shipment and just arrived at City Music today, guitars, keyboards and anything you can name of.

There are tons of miniature stuffs. Korg Pandora is continuing to shrink in size, like the Pandora below

 

and their nanoSeries.

Here's nanoKey to nanoKey2

 

Best is to check out at the shop itself. 

This video will help too. >>CLICK<<