Band Jamming.

I went all the way from Raffles Hall just to get Bao Lei's guitar fixed. I felt sick walking around, but I knew that I have to help her get the guitar fixed, no matter what.

First I went to Excelsior Hotel, opposite Peninsula Plaza. 4 guitar shops I went there, first is a Maestro House Shop, selling classical and acoustic guitars.

Damn, I like CT-2 alot. A classical guitar plug-in, the tone is damn nice. Got very strong Spanish feel (有很重的西班牙的风味) . I wanted to use that for composition (写歌）.

$450. Frankly speaking (老实说), with this kind of tune and guitar feel (有这种风味，很好的吉他）, that is damn cheap.

Too bad, I can't buy, and I told the shopkeeper. Sensing my liking on the guitar, he told me that he can wait unless I paid the deposit.

Anyway, I didn't buy it, and so, I forget about it and go other place.

Eng Kiat told me that it is not worth the money to get it repaired. Cheapest is 80, just for the glue. Servicing is still not quoted.

He recommended me to go Bras Basah Complex to find Guitar Workshop. And so I go.

The shopkeeper is very nice. He chatted with me alot, especially with regards of my interest in getting a bass. He told me that instead of hurrying to get a bass, it is better to get a tutor. I am self-taught I told him. He told me to visit the tutor they have. Wednesday evening. I definitely will come and visit. I want to know this tutor, and see if I am worth his time.

Next I noticed one shop. Selling Sports and Music merchandise and equipments. I tried to consult the shop for servicing.

What amazed me is that they actually service for a cheaper rate. $45 for the whole thing. I can't find any other cheaper than that. Even Luther, the most trusted guitar shop and servicing available, costed 150 alone for the whole package. I entrusted in the service assistance.

(终之，我找到一件超便宜的吉他店)

After that，I asked the service assistant for information on bass. He let me have a look at his range, when suddenly his friends suggested Fender Precision Bass, with single Precision "Seymour Duncan" pickup (一种低音吉他的 spare part). I tried.

It really is a good deal. Reminds me of the bassist of Simple Plan, Sum 41 and Blink 182. Punk feel.

I tried a bit, I don't know why, but I played funny blues. Then his friend invited me for a jamming session.

It is really different to be able to jam with professionals. (跟音乐家一起玩乐团，感觉很不一样）

I felt great, and I think, I am motivated to play better, and play as pro. Part time.

Signing off. Today I want to rest.

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