Swing 22-350TE

Every time I go down to City hall, I usually try electric guitars. Yesterday, I decided to do something for a change, to try out acoustics. So I decided to try a Swing.

Swing SS-350TE

Let me explain why I choose this one. I like a mellow/warm sound for it. Thus, I prefer a dreadnought. However, I usually play up to 21 frets and cutaway is equally important for me even though it changes to sound dynamics.
For $330, this guitar is heavenly, what is termed 'value-for-money'. You get a solid top, and you get a pre-amp as well. I also have nothing bad to say about Korean's craftsmanship. However, SS-350TE lacks the clarity when open chords are played. It works better when you are picking single notes and it sounds better as well, given its mellow sound. I would suggest the non-cutaway version if you want better clarity.

Sticky pick holder?

Here is a traditional pick holder.

Here is a new type of pick holder, a cooler version. 

They are simply double-sided stickers. Of course it is not like a double-sided tape. The adhesive for holding the pick last much longer and is waterproof; it won't lose its stickiness due to moisture. 

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Seymour Duncan

These are the few new stuffs for Seymour Duncan in 2011. It is already near mid-year of 2011. I wonder why it takes so long for Seymour Duncan to post this up.

1. YJM High-Speed Volume Pot
2. Blackouts Modular Preamp << this is intriguing.
3. Antiquity Gold Humbuckers
4. Seymour Duncan Zephyr Silver Pickups

5. Custom Shop JB/Jazz Concept Set

6. Liberator™

7. 35th Anniversary Commemorative JB/Jazz™ Set

8. '53 Tapped Tele^® Model T "Guitar Shop" Set

Click on the links to learn more about them!

Side-tracked.

My initial intention of going down to City Hall is to accompany my cousin look for drumsticks. In the end, 2 extra events took place. 

1) My guitar pick collection grew. I bought a set of Skelanimal guitar picks. Well, why? I just can't stand cute stuffs like this. I think it is about 0.83 thick, just suitable for acoustics for those who prefer thicker picks.

2) I went to apply for SV Guitars Membership!

Apparently, you are supposed to buy an item in order for the person to issue you the membership card. Since it is any item, I just bought a few batteries. <Click here to read more about the membership and its benefit>.

Danger! Watch out for Bears!!

New distortion and overdrive unit is in town!!

They are available at SV guitars or Standard Value. 

Resemblance

Take a look at these two guitars.

LTD H-1001FR

Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR

Don't the two of them share the same look? Quilted maple top, Abalone binding, EMG 81/85 and they even share a similar headstock! However, H-1001FR has a neck-binding while Hellraiser C-1 doesn't have one.

Many other ESP such as Antelope and Forest GT or Ltd's F-series have the similar look with schecter's signature headstock as well. Why? Remember that Schecter is under ESP despite the fact that they are separate entities. However, that doesn't mean ideas could not be shared, isn't?

Eco-Music

Do you environmental friendly?
You can express your support on eco-friendliness through your music!

Sorry about the broken photo.

Dr. Epiphone

To all the Gibson/Epiphone fans, Swee Lee has something for you.

The posters describe it all. However, this is definitely not for me; I am not that much of a Gibson/Epiphone fan.

Temptation?

I went down to Swee Lee Katong to check out what is for sale this time round.
Sadly, they are all the old sales, mainly consist of leftovers of the past 2 sales. However, don't let the word 'leftover' think they are lousy. Some of them are still worthwhile getting.

Remember the Smash Box I was talking about? Well, I saw a couple of them at the sales today. The price was too tempting. S$63 for SM7 (listed price is about $126 and 50% off that price is the promo price)? Definitely tempting. However, I still manage to resist it. I can't be buying stuffs mindlessly and need to gauge my needs and my wants first before buying.

In conclusion, I bought nothing. =P

Smashbox for me?

As I went to SV guitar to grab a few strings, I managed to try Ibanez Smashbox SM7 with an Ibanez S770FM ATF.
A friend of mine asked what is the differences between S570B and S770FM (They differ in price by $80).

S570B WH

S770FM ATF

The 'FM' in S770FM means 'Flamed-maple'. It is made up of a flamed maple top with mahogany body unlike S570B which doesn't feature a flamed-maple. Do take note that S770FM has a neck binding which stretches over to its headstock. This could be the reason for the price difference. Spec-wise, they are the same.

SM7 is a good distortion pedal. However, it is a bit too fierce for the type I'm looking for. I tweaked the drive to 8 o'clock and it is already very distorted, enough to cater metal-type of songs.

It has 'void' function which serves as a built-in noise gate. It also has a 'smooth' and 'sharp' feature. 'Sharp' gives you the crunchy tone while smooth gives you clarity. Sadly, it is not really the one I'm looking for. =(