Ibanez RGD320: Back in action

Ibanez RGD320- not mine, belongs to my friend, Fabian. I'm helping him with the action settings.

The Edge III bridge was lowered but the tension wasn't compensated so it led to the bridge reclining itself into the cavity.

OK, done. Bridge was re-adjusted & guitar is ready for collection. I only agreed to do this because I had some prior encounters with the Edge III.

Swee Lee sale: X-mas eve 2011

If you are not too busy with the festive preparations this X-mas eve (or you choose not to be busy...), maybe you can grab yourselves something deserving. See you tomorrow.

GJ2

To us guitar dweebs, the name Grover Jackson is all too familiar; Jackson guitars, that's right. Mr. Jackson is back with a range of brand new range of electric guitars under his helm- the GJ2- all to be showcased at the upcoming Winter NAMM 2012. The above model is a glimpse of what's to come.

Here's a worthy quote from Mr. Jackson himself pertaining to the manufactured aging of guitars (that's relic to the rest of us):

If you would like one of our guitars to look like it has been used for years we have the following advice. Buy one of our guitars and play it for years. Guitars are beautiful objects for sure, but they should be played with fire, passion and intensity. Don’t pet it, play the hell out of it. You will have a lovingly aged guitar in no time, a guitar that reflects what you have put into it. Enjoy.

Opeth's deliverance

Opeth's Deliverance performance here: 9th Feb 2012, Blackwater Fort Canning Park. Tickets available @ Inokii.

Sisters are here

At the start of 2011, you read about the Red Witch's 7 Sisters here: CLICK Maybe some of you are waiting for them to be available because they are slimmer than the average pedal you own (Remember: They have internal rechargeable batteries in them...) & you deem this rather crucial for your pedal board's spatial considerations. They are now available at Davis GMC, it's like 4 days to X-mas & it'll be the perfect gift- for yourselves, especially.

Ibanez: Halberd (Part 4)

There's no hiding the fact that the Halberd's headstock is the defunct Iceman's, beveled at the tip to make it arguably 'different' but there's no escaping the history.

Over on the flip-side, the serial number wasn't pasted immaculately on its spatial allocation but that's the least of my concern. Yes, I have yet to remove those plastic lining on the tuner's machine covers, might do that on the next string change. 

I've shown the front, this is the body's rear. Just have to say that things are really neat so it gave a sense of victory upon purchase knowing this isn't a higher tier offering. The Halberd's entire outline is a little excessive so it isn't an optimum option for a small-bodied person, I won't recommend this for your kids. That said, the Halberd sits well on your lap & has great balance but the upper horn, extends a little higher than the average guitar of similar make (eg: RG/ S-Series). I kept checking my posture while playing, preventing it from getting too up there; it's threatening to jab my shoulder blades. No such irritation when playing it strapped on, though.