Indoor Sunday

It's one of those days when playing some guitars don't work. Was playing singlecuts before settling down with this one. Was working on some doom-type riffs; lots of bottom end & slightly fuzzy overall voicing. On other days, those singlecuts worked fine, especially the heavier ones but not today. This one saved me the frustration of trying to figure out what went wrong. So the next time something doesn't work for you, try switching guitars. 

G & JS

Because my chemo had turned me into a partially disabled person for the most part, walking is the only exercise that is considered safe for me. On some mornings, I would travel East to just walk by the beach & enjoy some morning air. It's not a cure for cancer, of course, but it makes one think less about dying.

As for the rest of Sunday, it's indoor time with my two reds. OK, so the Ibanez is a copper finish but it's leaning towards the red side, so ... there. I ended up playing the Jackson more due to its inherent tone as it helped me manifest some riff ideas I had in mind for a while. Sometimes, the right tone will get you through. Another typical day for the ill health & budget stricken individual. 

NYE

I'm not the party type. In fact, I dislike being around many people. Rather go somewhere & read a book + drink coffee than usher in the new year which has nothing in store for me. Plans had been thwarted by foul weather lately so the new year eve is an indoor activity for me... with my guitars. 

Indoors

Had been indoors for the last couple of days. Not really in a festive mood, not when I'm in this situation bogged down by uncertainty. The best discourse - play guitar. Had been playing my S-Series a lot lately because these are my fav Ibanez. The RGs are necessary distractions. The thing with the S-Series is, they don't have too many models out since Ibanez-dom is still revolving around the RG. Of late, the AZ models are taking centre stage but I always return to my S-es. Neither of these guitars feature stock pickups. The S1620 has a pair of covered Distortions. The bridge model (TB) is a special order through Davis GMC. The S570B has a Custom / Quarter Pound / Jazz lineup. I prefer Seymour Duncans in my Ibanez & that's not gonna change soon.

Thank you folks, for your kind contributions. If you wish to make some donations to somewhat cure my December deficit, please refer to the QR code on the left shoulder of this page. This won't be a permanent feature, it will disappear next week. In the mean time, let's get ready to welcome the long weekend.

Singular objective

Today's decision to stay indoors was an easy one; it's crazy hot outside & I hardly have any money to buy stuff. So there.

I'm still in single coil mode & enjoyed some great moments with this Melody Maker. I think I really need to hear this guitar with a humbucker on board. That pick guard slot there can only accommodate uncovered single coil size units. There's hardly any single coil size humbucker that are uncovered in the market right now so I'm still looking out for one. 

Non-festive indoor adventure

That's right - staying home. Expecting guests. Not bothered. I kinda miss playing this guitar so it's out today. New knobs.

Good end

Ending the day on a good note despite not being a good day.

Good because I received a surprise Fathers' Day gift from the Mrs. I've been looking for Drakkar Noir to relive some throwback moments; DK was my first real deodorant when I was in my teens. Along the way, DK became standard issue for SIA stewards, I was informed. Whatever the case, I just wanted a smaller manifestation. A pleasant surprise indeed.

Not good because I had been indoors battling my post-chemo skin condition which was a little overwhelming yesterday. Played some guitar today but kept making mistakes. It's like the fingers were not as ready as they used to be, not as flexible, not as quick. Age catching up. Maybe.