Ibanez June '24 (3)

Ibanez GSR200 - not new but offered in new pastel colours. Thusfar, all the GSRs I've tried are good basses for the money. Hope these would be available here soon.

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Debut?

There is currently a cloak of mystery surrounding this Squier model. It is from the Debut Series which are currently not documented in Fender's / Squier's official web page. It is only offered through Amazon in the mean time. Why the attention? It is the most affordable Squier out there listing for USD119. Notable pundits out there suggest it is Squier getting back at manufacturers who are trying to outdo them in their own game. 

Pic: Squier wiki

June deals

For those of us who are looking for a good deal, maybe there's something here for you - Swee Lee's mid-year promo.

LTD @ Davis GMC

If there's a no-nonsense LTD Eclipse model to recommend, I'd urge you to check out the Deluxe version. These are identifiable by the model number which are 4 digits. The Deluxes are in fact LTD's top-of-the-line model before things cross over to the E-II range. Prices are getting out of hand very quickly but in my personal opinion, it's still worth the price-to-performance consideration. Here are some featured models which are in stock now at Davis GMC. Folks, the model you see above is the 1000T in a satin finish ($1,880).

The instrument is unfinished at the rear as well so you get that wooden vibe all round, clear of any synthetic colouring. Pickups are the Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic.

If weight is a concern, then this chambered body EC-1000T CTM might be your thing. As such, it lists for a little more than the non-chambered version ($1,980).

For those of us in need of a quick pseudo-acoustic fix can consider the EC-1000 Piezo model ($1,980). This one comes with a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers (JB / '59).

Pics: ESP

Level 42 @ SG

Finally, something I look forward to attending. Finally, a performance venue with seats for sick people like me. 

Pic: Bandwagon Asia

CV limited edition

This was released at Winter NAMM ('24) & finally available for our consideration (Swee Lee) - The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Limited Edition Series. Prices:

• HSS Strat: $679
• Maple 'board Tele: $649
• SH Tele: $679
• Jazz bass: $679