Getting A Taste Of Her!

Chomping out the chords to 'Tell The Truth' by the Dominos... and really enjoying it... Having a jam session tomorrow night at BBBs, this time with a set of blues tunes to roar... Keep you posted... Probably swinging the ES-335 in as well, still miss those set of humbuckers despite having the EC Strat around... The more I play the EC Strat, the more I feel my playing getting attached to it; I love it... it has that broken into feel that even my 335 cannot match... much like the feel of the older acoustics I have in my current possession... Hmmm, that's a thought! :-)) Good night!

Guitar Porn!

In the sweet plush G&G tweed case...

Rear view... ah! spread them...

Rear side of headstock yields the serial no. (an '89!)...


The previous owner is a rhythm guitarist... evident by the wear on the fingerboard...


The customary signature on the headstock...


Single ply pickguard, vintage bridge and saddles, just like the good ol' days... Lace sensor pickups reminds you you're in the modern era... :-))


Nice bridge and saddles they are, keeps perfect intonation...


The ashtray cover is a brilliant idea by Fender!


Amazing pewter grey finish...

Babes In Toyland

Gears meant for producing music, nice, but they won't be kept in a glass closet as that would defeat the purpose... Took the EC strat for her maiden jam in KL tonight... pleased with her nice tones... Thanks Chris, Paul, Sekhar, and Steve 'Vai'... I enjoyed playing those same old blues with you guys... May we perfect 'Sentul Blues' Chris... Peace!

Nearing Completion... Our New Home!

Our new home along Jalan Kuching is nearing completion and we are thrilled and excited to be able to shift in soon. Checking the progress out last Sunday, we found the atmosphere of the condominium very cozy and relaxing. Lots of palm trees and man-made waterfalls at the entrance, making the landscape a dream to live in... We're going shopping for furniture and stuffs this weekend, in anticipation of the vacant possession and surrendering of the house keys very soon now... Keep you guys updated... Nothing beats home sweet home (slight return...)

Reminiscing The Licks...

My take on Cream's Strange Brew

All was done with a Gibson ES-335 thru Apple Garageband... the rhythm, bass, and timing cymbals were recorded in separate tracks...

I'll go home now and work a bit on Derek & The Dominos' 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down & Out' which has a really killer Stratocaster tone... man...! Ok, here it is... played however with the same 335 in treble position: 2nd solo

And Yardbirds, I didn't forget what I said :-).... 'I Wish You Would' - coming soon...

Fender EC Signature Strat...

Wouldn't EC be proud to know that his most loyal fan is nearing to get a piece of his signature axe soon...

Having a cuppa...

Nothing beats having a cuppa in your favourite restaurant all alone...

Toying with the idea...

Lately I've been toying with the idea of getting a 60s Fender electric solidbody. Definitely another Strat / Tele would have been out of the selection criteria due to budget constraints. So, what better way to invest than in a '65 Dakota Red Duo Sonic II (24" scale). Although considered by many collectors a student model (3/4 size), it's value has seen the rise of a steady 5-8% per annum for the last several years. So, I'm getting that before it costs an arm and a leg... quid pro quo he he

Since selling my vintage Les Paul, I've been yearning again to own another utility vintage electric. I guess I'll play Yardbirds licks on it though my wide open Silverface Fender amp... I'll post some licks up pretty soon...

Have a good one... :-)