Ibanez GSR200 in Rather Poor Shape

Here's a gloss black Ibanez GSR200 four-string bass with active electronics. The owner needs a solution for his malfunctioning preamp as none of the controls are working, more so the broken neck volume pot, which spins freely a full 360 degrees without stopping. Off camera, we've decided to ditch the Phat II EQ circuit and go passive, with two volumes and a master tone. Other noticeable issues include rusty strings, a grimy fretboard, tarnished frets, and painfully high action. Recorded at 17:40 on September 18, 2026. CA Guitar Repair. Taman Impian Ku, 25200 Kuantan.

Part 2 - Squier Strat Needs Some Help

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In this video, we talk about what a "setup" at CA Guitar Repair normally entails. After the neck is straightened, a fret rocker is used check if the frets are level. Any high frets are then leveled and recrowned, a procedure known as "fret dressing." Then, the guitar is restrung and tuned to pitch, and neck relief adjusted if necessary. Under-string radius then set to match that of the fretboard, which is, in this case, 9.5 inches. Finally, we set the intonation by carefully matching the open string to the 12th fret harmonic. Recorded at 15:15 on September 16, 2026. CA Guitar Repair. Taman Impian Ku, 25200 Kuantan.

Part 1 - Squier Strat Needs Some Help

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Just in today from Kemaman is a rarely-used sunburst Indonesian Squier Strat. One of the issues mentioned is fret buzz, especially in the lower frets. The root cause of this malady is most probably insufficient neck relief. Then there's the under-string radius, which should equal the fretboard radius of 9.5 inches, but is much flatter. This means that the B, G, D and A strings are lower than they should be, and could also be contributing to said fret buzz. Recorded at 15:11 on September 16, 2026. CA Guitar Repair. Taman Impian Ku, 25200 Kuantan.

September 12, 2026 | Pramaya Live at Stadium Darul Makmur

Beloved Kuantan-based hard rockers Pramaya, has of late, been performing with Feez Harper on bass. This is because regular bass player Mie Epidura is frequently out of town due to work commitments. Mie does, however, show up whenever he's in Kuantan to lend support, and sometimes joins the his buddies onstage for a song or two. In any case, here are Jaz Faris, Rooz Razor, Zaha Southpaw, and Feez Harper rocking the house at Parking Lot A of Stadium Darul Makmur Kuantan on September 12. The last clip features two guest vocalists and good old Mie Epidura on bass.

RF Band in Sungai Koyan - September 6, 2026 - Part 2

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With reference to Part 1, RF Band was now in Sungai Koyan for our second gig of the day, namely, "Gema Citra Pahang 1st Parlimen Cameron Highlands." The night's events began after the arrival of Pahang Menteri Besar YAB Dato' Sri Wan Rosdy. It was a full house, for sure, forcing the majority of latecomers to remain standing around the stage area and event canopy. 

What everyone had come to see, of course, were performances by well-loved artists Zaki Yamani, Haqim Rusli, Roslan Madun, Rosma Sidik, and the Kopratasa trio. Our affable Emcee wrapped things up just before midnight, and we were packed and ready to return to Kuantan within the hour. A shout-out to Fauzi Long and his trusty Alza for getting yours truly home safely at 3:30 AM on Monday morning. Images in this post are courtesy of Haqim Rusli. 

Menteri Besar's Arrival

One for the Album

Full House

Menteri Besar's Opening Address

Roslan Madun and Rosma Sidik

Roslan Madun and Rosma Sidik

Roslan Madun

Roslan Madun

Kopratasa

Kopratasa

Kopratasa

Zaki Yamani

Zaki Yamani

Zaki Yamani

Zaki Yamani

Zaki Yamani

Haqim Rusli

Haqim Rusli

Haqim Rusli

Haqim Rusli

Haqim Rusli