Aria: 615 Frontier (3)

All done.

Roller string tree replaced the default vintage type which I don't fancy (even in Fenders).

Since the guitar features a single bridge pickup only (, I had a single volume control while the rest of the components were removed. Many of us find this objectionable- leaving blank what should be residing in their rightful places but I'm keeping things simple. The pickup in there is a Giovanni GCT-73, an Alnico V pickup with a midrange spike, my kind of tone preference.

A look at the Aria from the back.

Time flies. This marks the end of June & we are beyond half of 2014. I'm taking it slow for the later half of the year as I plan to have a custom guitar done. That is if nothing enticing crops up at Summer NAMM :-)

Selling: Tesla VR Extreme (set)

Selling as a set only, Tesla's VR Extreme. The bridge model is an F-spaced version. Screws & springs included.

• Selling: TESLA VR Extreme set (high output)
• Condition: 8.5/10 (springs + screws included)
• Self-collect: CCK mrt station
• No reservations/ trades
• Queries/ confirmation: subversion.sg@gmail.com
• Price: $75 (final)

Aria: 615 Frontier (2)

The finished article- in brown. It screams boring but I'm with less conventional colours these days. Yes, I'm doing away with the neck pickup so this guitar will join club single.

Ramadan greetings 2014

Sunset, 28th June 2014 is the 1st of Ramadan. Wishing all Muslim friends & blog readers a blessed month ahead. Remember to keep yourselves adequately hydrated- the heat these days can simply get to you.

Aria: 615 Frontier

Aria's 615 Frontier is a very wallet-friendly Tele-style guitar. Despite being conceived to appease the budget conscious players, it's a well-made instrument, not one to exude an upper class experience but enough to get a deserving recognition from discerning players.

So it's an easy decision for me after trying it at the store. I don't quite fancy the sunburst finish though so it shall make way for another hue. The arrows & circled holes were not defects but they were indicated for the person who's refinishing it for filling. I have other plans in addition to the new coat of paint :-)

PRS: SE Bass

We now have PRS SE basses to consider :-) Introducing the Kestrel & Kingfisher. These are 34" basses featuring neck-through designs while the Kestrel (bottom) features an alder body, the Kingfisher (top) sports an ash body. These should be affordable in line with their guitar counterparts. Alright, PRS!