Selling: Amps

Since I have no plug-able acoustics any more, it's time to move on so the Fender Acoustasonic (severely under-played) will be let off for a good price. That Laney LX-35 there belongs to Beez, who is letting it go as well due to unforeseen circumstances. Putting up a good word for him since I've tried the amp & it's definitely worth the asking price.

Fender Acoustasonic 15 (15W practice amp)

• 15W practice unit in 8.5/10 condition
• Self-collect @ CCK mrt stn
• No reservations/ trades
• Queries/ confirmation: subversion.sg@gmail.com
• Price: $100 (final, non-nego)

Item SOLD 😁 7/12/2019

Laney LX-35 (35W combo)

• 35W practice combo in camo finish
• 8/10 condition
• Self-collect @ Beez's workshop (Excelsior Shopping Center)
• Contact: 9-77-326-33
• Price: $100

Plucked

I've just stopped playing for the day. For the night. For the moment. Whatever. I've just rediscovered the joy of nonsense-free guitar tones; the sound of the acoustic guitar. That elation of knowing the goodness of guitar tones coming from the instrument itself, nothing else should get in the way. Then my guitar moment got amplified.

That about killed the purity of it all, yes? Not quite. Acoustic amplification aims to capture the string & wood resonance in its fundamentals but there's an overlooked issue here- you don't get much true acoustic tones from placing pickups under the bridge saddle. It sounds amazing though, but it's contradictory to the fundamental intention. The best acoustic resonance happens, you guessed it, at the sound hole area. This is the reason why acoustic wizards like Andy McKee, Don Ross & Thomas Leeb, among others, make sure there's a form of pickup or microphone at that vicinity. OK, enough acoustic philosophy.

Every now & then, I would feel abysmal when it comes to guitar technicality. After much practice & invention, I thought my abilities are rather formidable but then the acoustic guys will always be on another level. I am of the opinion that playing with a pick breeds singular perspective. Subconsciously, it's the reason why I listen to those acoustic guys; there's minimal reliance on amplification & they are outstanding plucking those strings without a pick in hand. It opens up perspectives & redefines co-ordination. So that's the reason why I have my acoustic moments; to feel totally pathetic about my abilities then try to refresh some perspectives so as to renew my music.

Seen above: 1) Takamine GX11ME 2) Fender Acoustasonic 15

Fender: Acoustasonic 15

Did I wimp out & defect to the acoustic camp? No, definitely not. I've pretty much not explored the amplified acoustic tone. I currently feel that the amplified acoustic is akin to adding distortion to a solid body electric; there's an increase in sensitivity & saturation which bring out the guitar player in me. I'm currently keeping my notes pick-free; all fingers this time.

How's the amp per se? Splendid tones from a little performer, I especially like how the EQ section brings out the instrument's character. The chorus has a very chimey ring to it (typical Fender, some might say), might be too much for some of us. The lower settings are pretty much non-existent as it requires a click-on activation so by the time it's clicked on, it's already in its quarter setting.

Happy Monday, everyone. The final Monday of the month.

PS: Thanks to brother Faizal (Swee Lee BB) for the purchase assistance