Eastern Cyclone

Fender brought back the Cyclone. This time, it's a Japanese incarnate. You might say the Cyclone is merely the Duo Sonic with a whammy bridge...

... but the Cyclone is more offset in its body design compared to the Duo Sonic. The Japanese Cyclone is offered in both rosewood & maple fretboards. No compulsion, folks. 

Pics: Fender Japan / MCM

Selling: Fender Duo-Sonic (SOLD)

Next to go for chemo funding is my Fender Duo-Sonic (Mex). A non-Fender bag is included with this one. Only mods here are the pickups: Seymour Duncan SSL-1 (n) / SSL-5 (b) & it's in 9/10 condition, 100% fret life as I don't bend my strings.

• Selling: Fender Duo Sonic (Mex), non-Fender bag included
• 9/10 condition
• Mod: Seymour Duncan pickups - SSL-1 (n) / SSL-5 (b)
• Self-collect; CCK / Yew Tee mrt station
• No reservations / trades
• Queries / confirmation: subversion.sg@gmail.com
• Price is final: $500

Mega ordinary

Trying this out in my Duo Sonic. Many of us would get excited over how slinky these feel upon immediate handling. I find these very ordinary. To me, fresh strings, regardless of the brand name, always feel good to the touch. Here's a summary of what I have in various instruments with reference to the respective scale lengths:

• 26.5" = 11 - 49 (11 - 59 for 7-string)
• 25.5" = 9 - 42 (9 - 54 for 7-string)
• 25"/ 25.1" = 9.5 - 44
• 24.75" = 10 - 46
• 24" = 10.5 - 48

Orange justice

Decided to have a set of 10.5s in all 24" guitars. Was actually alright with a set of 10s but 10.5s handle aggression better. There's no mellowing out even with single coils, I am aggressive 😎

I am a firm believer that strap buttons should not come into contact directly with the paint job.

For a small price to pay, our instruments should get some due attention. These are available at Davis GMC/ TYMC.

This was taken near the front door yesterday. That's how much sunlight we get at noon. It's been cold the last few days, folks. 

Orange Sunday

I'm still unwell. Trying to rest & not think about work. Had been indoors since Friday night. It's supposed to be a joyful weekend, doing the things you like that offsets work's lethargy but I guess that didn't happen.

Consolation- I got to re-string my Duo Sonic here. It moved up from 9.5s to 10s. I'm trying to get used to 10s which weren't my cup of tea since the early days of my playing. 

The obligatory post re-string playing with the set up seen here through my Blackstar which makes everything sound good. The key to good tones, after years of playing, is always the guitar-amplifier pairing. If you could make them agreeable to begin with, pedals will only help refine what you like to hear. 

Wishing everyone a good week ahead. Take care of yourselves, try not to fall sick. 😀