PRISM min (2)

Very happy the Laney PRISM mini has a C type access which allows the user to use a power bank to keep it running / charge the internal battery. This should be the standard moving forward; devices with internal batteries are equipped with C type access. In fact, it won't be absurd if pedals are given this feature as well. I had been playing & charging my PRISM mini. By the end of the playing session, the amp was fully charged for the subsequent play episode. Neat.

The King's new guard

Long time King Diamond's guitar maestro, Andy Larocque, had departed the band. Gus G is the new replacement. Larocque had been at the helm for 40 years. It pretty much defined his career. The way I see it, Laroque doesn't sit well with inactivity, so together with Dee, Blakk & Patino, they are entitled to keep their mojo going while they still can. Nothing against the King, but music-wise, it's a good move for Larocque & gang.

Pics: ESP / Metal Injection

GL-200 @ DGMC

LTD's GL-200 is now available at Davis GMC for the price stated above (GL-200 - first mentioned here in February). This is one of those minimalist designs that I like. Back in the day, a Series 200 guitar would  not be listed in this price bracket. The Series 10, 50, 100 & 200 guitars are meant to appeal to the new players out there on a limited budget. In today's context, the guitar tier means nothing when prices are pegged against shipment costs & import duties. If you are agreeable with the asking price, please go ahead.

Pics: ESP

PRISM mini

I told myself not to spend any more money on stuff that don't contribute to frequent use / the manifestation of my preferred tone. This Laney PRISM mini was never going to be on my acquisition list for that reason. I've stopped using my Blackstar FLY 3 amps, Marshall mini amps, etc. for the same reason. 

However, amps with simulation technology should be treated differently. The incorporation of such technology into table top amps are arguably recent. Before this, nobody gives a hoot, only the bigger amps are considered for such incorporation thinking that it would be continuously in demand by the pros. Or so they thought. 

The Laney PRISM mini offers additional goodness for those of us who are constantly using table top amps for ideation or other similar indulgences. The simulation technology on board gives an extra dimension to tone as opposed to merely a get-by episode. Leaving this here before sharing further details on the PRISM mini's capacity after spending weeks with it, discovering its potential & hindrances.

To be continued...

E-Maverick

And so it happened; ESP did an Edwards version of the Maverick. After the ESP & LTD versions in February, the Maverick is now represented in three manifestations. Will a Grass Roots version take place soon? That aside, the Edwards Maverick features a Lil '59 in the neck position instead of a rail type single coil. Reminder: The Maverick features 27 frets.

Pic: ESP Japan

AZES40B @ SL

I see the Ibanez AZES40B in stock at Swee Lee. It's listing for $40 more than its previous incarnation featuring a white pickguard. A different pickugard colour raises the price by $40? I don't think so. We are all looking at a price hike per se which happens with new shipments.

Pic: Ibanez