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  • Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

    Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

    Taylor 614CE acoustic electric guitar got that clean, modern Taylor vibe but with some character thanks to its maple back and sides. If you’re into acoustic guitars and looking for something that sounds bright, but still full and feels smooth, the Taylor 614CE is definitely worth checking out.

    Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

    First thing you’ll notice is how easy it plays — the neck is slim, nicely comfortable, and doesn’t fight you when you’re moving up and down the frets. All playing styles feel effortless with this guitar whether you play chords, solos, even fingerpicking.

    Taylor 614CE front body
    Taylor 614CE Back body

    Sound-wise, it leans bright and clear. That maple gives the guitar a snappy tone with crisp highs and tight lows. It doesn’t get muddy even when you strum hard. Some people say maple sounds too sharp, but Taylor’s V-Class bracing really balances it out, adding warmth and sustain without killing that clarity.

    Taylor 614CE front headstock
    Taylor 614CE back headstock

    It has pretty sleek looks. The one I tried had a very shaded edge burst finish and nice detailing, flashy. It feels premium. Yes I want it that way. Another one, Taylor’s ES2 Electronics system keeps things natural when you plug in, no weird boxy tone or annoying feedback.

    You might feel this is a little too clean or bright if you prefer a super boomy, super warm sound (like a rosewood body or dreadnought design). But if you like precise, clear tone that cuts through in a mix — especially for modern styles or live playing — the 614ce delivers your desires.

    Taylor 614CE saddle bridge
    Taylor 614CE fretboard

    Here some soundcheck from my youtube channel:

    Overall this guitar is clean, classy, easy to play, and sounds great both unplugged and plugged in. Not cheap, but definitely a “buy once, keep forever” kind of guitar. you might live eternal life with it. You’ll get hardcase and elixir strings pre-installed.

    Taylor 614CE hardcase
    Taylor 614CE label body
    Taylor 614CE hardcase logo
  • Höfner Galaxie Bass Retro Vibes, Smooth Play

    Höfner Galaxie Bass Retro Vibes, Smooth Play

    If you’re into vintage-looking gear with a unique sound, the Höfner Galaxie Bass might just be your next favorite find. It’s not your average bass—this one’s got serious 60s style, a comfy feel, and a tone that’s perfect for indie, blues, or anything with a retro edge.

    The first thing you’ll notice about the Galaxie is the look. That offset body shape, old-school slider switches, and classic finishes scream vintage cool. It kind of feels like the bass your dad played in a garage band, in the best way possible. It’s lighter than most modern basses, and the short scale neck makes it super easy to play—especially if you’re more of a guitarist jumping into bass or just prefer something more compact.

    Plug it in, and you’ll hear why this bass has such a cult following. It got A punchy, mid-focused tone with warm low-end (though not super deep) yet also has clear highs that still feel smooth. It’s great for stuff like indie rock, classic blues, garage, or even lo-fi recordings. The single-coil pickups give it some bite, but it’s not overly aggressive. It sits really well in a mix and adds that vintage flavor to your track or live set.

    It’s not made for modern metal or slap bass—but that’s not what it’s trying to be.

    This bass is super fun to play. The 30” scale makes it feel more like a guitar than a full-sized bass, so the frets are easier to reach and fast to move around. Perfect for bass players who want something smooth and simple—or guitarists who want to dabble in bass without the stretch.

    hofner galaxie bass guitar

    You may love it because it looks amazing (seriously, it turns heads), Lightweight and comfortable feels and Easy to play. Its short scale is beginner-friendly and has unique tone that’s full of character. What you might need to consider is that this bass is not super versatile for modern genres since it has fewer tone-shaping options than active basses. and it might be hard to find brand new.

    But overall if you’re looking for something different—something that looks cool, plays great, and has a tone that stands out—the Höfner Galaxie Bass is a solid pick. It’s got all the vintage charm without the vintage price (if you can find one), and it’s just a fun instrument to have in your collection. here’s my checksound video:

    Drop a comment below and let me know what you think. And if you want more gear reviews, tone tips, or playing ideas, hit that subscribe button or check out my other content!

  • It Might Get Loud (2008)

    It Might Get Loud (2008)

    What does inspire me beside guitar playing and songs? Of course it’s movies. This movies is just one of many of them.

    “It Might Get Loud” (2008) is a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim that explores the personal and musical journeys of three legendary guitarists from different generations and genres:

    Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) – representing classic rock and blues-based hard rock.

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    The Edge (U2) – known for his innovative use of effects and ambient soundscapes.

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    Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) – rooted in raw blues, garage rock, and DIY ethos.

    The film brings the three guitarists together in one room to talk, jam, and share stories about how they discovered the guitar, their influences, songwriting processes, and unique playing styles. It blends interviews, archival footage, and intimate solo segments where each musician reflects on their early days, iconic riffs, and philosophies on music. The film culminates in a jam session where the trio plays together, notably performing songs like “The Weight” by The Band.

    check my complete list on Benable Musical movies inspire me so much

    This movies has complete good stuff from their Personal connections to the guitar those guided them to he evolution of tone and technique couses Contrasts between their style and approach plus the emotional power and cultural impact of the electric guitar. It’s reflective, passionate, and inspiring for musicians and music lovers alike.Though they come from different eras and sounds, Page, The Edge, and White share a deep emotional connection to the guitar. “It Might Get Loud” celebrates the instrument’s ability to express identity, rebellion, and soul. You would not regretted it.

  • PRS SE made in Indonesia, is it worth the name Paul Reed Smith guitar?

    PRS SE made in Indonesia, is it worth the name Paul Reed Smith guitar?

    PRS SE Custom 24, yes, before we talk about my , let’s check this stuff. This kind of questions happen all the time since USA guitars built their lineups overseas. People tend to underestimate the built quality of factories in developing countries because of poor quality control and cheap parts, even the risk of being stolen and sold illegally which would cost a big loss for company brand and products.

    First doubt went to Japanese guitars compared to US made, but Japan guitars fought back with even better qualities. years after that, the doubt went move to china, Korea and Indonesia. There are so many minor details which showed that the overseas productions is just crap with muddy pickups, unfinished neck and poor fret crowning etc. and people started to think that it’s just blind brand developments with profit oriented only.

    BUT, I think Paul Reed Smith guitars made a big difference here. I just got one of its series, the PRS SE custom 24 guitar Amber Fade limited edition and it’s just like Paul said:

    “It looks good, it plays good, and it sounds good”

    i thought it was a overly bold statement but now i get it

    PRS SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade has nice finish, the glossy one, great color. The knobs work smooth and fine (although it’s too slippery for me 😀 ) the bridge, saddles and nut are great, it is set for the 0.09 – 0.46 strings gauge so it plays like butter, great precision and craftsmanship

    i made the sound check:

    PRS SE Custom 24 Amber Fade Ltd Edition

    and it sounds great!

    one positive thing after another is, the PRS SE keep their high standards since their Korean made… i fell the same vibes with the early PRS SE model made in korea

    Paul Reed Smith SE custom 22 semi hollow
    Paul Reed Smith SE Mark Tremonti series

    and definitely it pushes away my thoughts in doubting the “made in Indonesia” guitars. this guitar is worth to collect.

    prs se custom 24 amber fade
    Paul Reed Smith SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade
    prs se custom 24 amber fade
    Paul Reed Smith SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade
    prs se custom 24 amber fade
    PRS SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade
    Paul Reed Smith custom 24
    Paul Reed Smith SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade
    Paul Reed Smith custom 24
    PRS SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade
  • Pocket Guitar Aeroband, A New Way To Be A Musician

    Pocket Guitar Aeroband, A New Way To Be A Musician

    I have something interesting to show to everyone. Usually I talk about tone woods or guitar wiring schematics, but this time is special. It’s a musical gadget integrated to our cellphones through apps. yes, it’s pretty much involving nowadays technology and it’s fun. it’s Pocket Guitar Aeroband.

    Pocket Guitar Aeroband

    Pocket guitar aeroband shape is similar to Guitar plectrum / guitar picks and that’s exactly how to use it. we will be doing air guitar show! just strum it after connect it to phone and the sound of clear and nice folk acoustic guitar will come out throughout the phone speakers.

    Aeroband Pocket guitar

    well, okay i’m just too rushing it because I’m so excited. First download the Aeroband app on phone Apps store, install and open it.

    Aeroband App

    Pocket Guitar uses bluetooth as the way it connects to phone, so make sure the bluetooth devices is turned on

    make sure to activate GPS on the phone too. This gadget seems like use Accelerometer and gryroscope system to detect the hand strumming, so let’s do that.

    i made lots of pic to help my explanation so here they are:

    connect Pocketguitar Aeroband

    click go and we have this on the screen:

    aeroband pocket guitar

    choose pocket guitar and we’re good to go

    playing Aeroband pocket guitar

    so far so good, I did the unboxing video of this gadget and it was fun.

    and the check sound video. I was really excited by this.. tried on my cellphone and played it through the amp. it sounds just like good guitar with good wood body:

    so far i like this product. it sounds good and it came in great and secured package so I didn’t worry about any damages by delivery. DHL delivered right to my front door and i have no worries at all about DHL services, they are good.

    Few things about this gadget before i click publish, is somehow this pioneer product is developing and evolving. I might had few small difficulties in connecting it to phone, like :

    • i need an hour to understand that this thing needs the GPS to be ON
    • the gravity affects the gyroscope-things so i had to adjust my strumming faced toward earth so i can get equal power of strumming movements between upstroke and downstrokes
    • the firmware upgrade made it more sensitive to strumming, i like it before the firmware upgrade and i don’t know how to revert it

    BUT i have faith this will get better because one thing. NOthing beats the excitement of doing Air Guitar ! and this Aeroband pocket guitar, it just has that fun. so, i think this stuff worth to get our attentions. So please check https://aeroband.net/ to get more information and you may make an order,FYI: there’s pocket drums too.

    see ya guys!

  • Fly Rig 5 BRIT guitar effects pedal by Tech 21

    Fly Rig 5 BRIT guitar effects pedal by Tech 21

    Here comes the BRIT version of the Fly Rig 5 by Tech21. It comes in violet theme, bright knobs and amazing sound. It has the simplicity design like the Flyrig 5 first version, but surely this BRIT has more of something than the first flyrig5 has.

    Tech 21 FlyRig 5–BRIT

    The Design

    Looks cool isn’t it? for me the design is by so far the most catchy color, Still with the simple one input and one output, which sometimes we want more features on this pedal. yes, that urge to mix and match the pedals in order tor redefine our tones. it was answered by the last post anyway, about thee fly rig 5 version 2.

    The Sound

    what about the sound? yes.. by far it is amazing, Flyrig 5 Brit sounds like the plexi one, but with more rich gain. It is more versatile because with more gain, we have wider range of music genre, and Flyrig 5 brit sounds just great on clean setting. i made the shootout on youtube, here it is:

    Tech21 FlyRig 5 – BRIT on youtube

    so by far this is my favorite between all of the first version of fly rig 5. FYI for this Fly Rig stuff, i recorded them all directly through to mixer without any cabinet simulator whatsoever. just using DIbox to get stabilized signal only. The result was amazing. i can go to anywhere gig with this pedal, and since it’s soo small, i can carry it without any second thought. just put it into my guitar gigbag and we’re good to go. I can share no words more than these, let’s the sound speaks up by it self.

    Fly Rig 5 BRIT by tech21

    the latest fly rig is FLy Rig 5 V 2 , also check it out – go to post

  • Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal

    Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal

    hello again 🙂

    I have this marvelous effects pedal to write about. Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal is one of most versatile guitar pedal I’ve ever play with in gigs, if not the previous Flyrig5 tech21 pedal series. hahaha yes, I think I made myself as Tech21 products fans

    I know it feels weird since this post is the version 2 while i haven’t post about the version 1 first, but bear with me, i have lots of fly rig 5 to talk about (bought the brit and cali too, don’t worry)

    Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal

    first thing i notice is the knobs are bigger than the first version, surely it’s more convenientit has bright LED Knobs, easier to dial at exact amount we want to. added feature such like XLR output and cabsim mode are very useful in direct-to-PA systems situations, in compact design we got lots of thing covered.

    Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal bright knobs

    It comes with adapter to power up all those effects in one place so yeah, basically this is a complete-compact pedalboard with much smaller size, ready to rock the gigs anytime

    Tech21 FlyRig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal size compared to adapter

    other features such like optional pre/post boost and dotted 8th delay are just phenomenal, surely useful for live performances

    okay enough about the features, now we talk about how it sounds. and yes it sounds great, all the features work just fine without any defects. check my Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 v2 Multi-effects Pedal video

    Tech21 Fly Rig 5 V2 guitar pedal multi effects

    it’s a great pedal

    and we need a BUT

    but i like the earlier sansamps preamp sound. I’ve tried tech21 Fly Rig 5 Plexi, RK5, Brit and Cali version, all the preamps feel stronger than this Blonde preamp on the V2. few loyal users will notice this too i guess, but overall i can’t say much more than this pedal is great, even much better than digital in some cases.

    i’ll be back soon with other fly rig 5 pedal. see ya