Flipped

We end October with this piece of news- Fender recently released this 'flipped over' Jimi Hendrix Strat. Yes, we have a few Hendrix Strat incarnations out there already, some of which are costly. However, this particular version, judging by its production model number (not to be confused with the product's unique serial i/d) is not an American & should be in a very attractive price bracket. Reverse headstock & that reverse slanted bridge pickup- these should appease the Hendrix cult.

MXR: 5150 OD

I have high anticipations for this pedal because the 5150 label there has implications when it comes to overdrive. We know how meticulous Van Halen is when this is concerned & the drive-inclined players out there benefit from this, as proven by his Peavey 5150 amps & the current EVH high gain selections. The current 'brown sound' pedals out there simply fail when intensity is concerned & they are manifesting his Marshall-era voicings more than anything else. I was informed that this pedal will make it here & look forward to hear it in action (hopefully before 2015 ends).

I'm definitely alright

It was a wet & sombre Tuesday night. The venue doors opened at 7.30pm but the show started just slightly before 9.00pm so many of us were wondering what really happened. Whatever that was about, it's Neil Zaza playing & it was worth the wait. Anyway, that delay time was used as a 'meet-&-greet' session so it was a good segue to the performance proper.

Neill Zaza had a simple set up going, his Kiesel guitar, Ax FX & a small pedal board line-up with small pedals (Hotone). The overall sound projection was fine but I'm against mic'ing up the drum set for such a small venue- it overpowered everything else on occasions.

Mr. Zaza's melodics- top notch. It's a lesson for all guitar dweebs to have some melodic inclinations instead of just introverted shredding; it differentiates musicianship from technical excess. Performance highlight- cover version of AHA's Take on Me.

Hmm...

It's unclear what this is all about- is it a re-issue? Standard production model? Regional exclusive? Dealer exclusive? Commemorative model? Since it sports the Prestige headstock label, it's safe to assume that this Ibanez RG3770DX will see the light of day as a catalogue entry. Whatever it is, thanks to the manufacturer for re-igniting past glory. Definitely interested.

I'm alright

Enough of work. Later.

6005

So it's another Ibanez RG regurgitation but this time, it's equipped with a pair of EMG 57/66- the regional exclusive RG6005. I'm not a big EMG fan but I'm with what the 57/66 has to offer. That's right, it's not available here. Bummer.