The Best VINTAGE and BOUTIQUE Guitar Store Tour in Singapore!

[@monoblues]

Great video...wowwww it's amazing to hear these fantastic guitars and different wonderful tone!!!!

[@neilchanmusic]

Yes it's such a treasure trove of beautiful tone and historically rich instruments! I plan to cover more of their wonderful instruments in future videos too :) Hope you'll subscribe and stick around!

[@messierthirtyone777]

The reverb and the tone on the Ervin guitar was simply beautiful

[@neilchanmusic]

Indeed it was! That's why Somogyis are one of the most prized in the boutique guitar world, and commands such a hefty price tag. If you're interested to find out more about the guitar, the exact instrument is here: heirloomsmusic.sg/collections/boutique-guitars/products/ervin-somogyi-mod-d-revoiced-2016-quilted-mahogany

[@HeirloomsMusicSingapore]

Thank you so much Neil! Great Video!

[@neilchanmusic]

My pleasure! Thank you for letting me play and admire all your beautiful instruments.

[@ernestsantiago6700]

Beautiful shop ! And instruments

[@timesurfingalien]

I miss Singapore. So beautiful, such kind people

[@neilchanmusic]

You're always welcome back! Where are you based in now?

[@timesurfingalien]

@@neilchanmusic USA. I visited Singapore in the mid 90s when I was in Malaysia rebuilding the television/radio network. Loved Singapore and Malaysia.

[@neilchanmusic]

@@timesurfingalien I see, hope you can return for a visit sometime soon!

[@BenKolloch]

I miss Singapore too! I lived there from 1998 to 2003 and I still miss it everyday!

[@meilinliu4387]

❤Glad to know, thank you for sharing, God 🙏 bless

[@neilchanmusic]

You are so welcome. God bless you too!

[@leeloopatsy]

Amazing guitar shop and great video.

[@neilchanmusic]

Thank you for watching! It really is such a friendly and warm place with AMAZING guitars.

[@leeloopatsy]

@@neilchanmusic I lived in Singapore from 1990 to 1995, there were already some incredible guitar shops, I bought a Martin and two Fenders there. Next time I go to Australia to see my daughters, I will stop in Singapore (I always travel with Singapore airline when possible) and I will go and have a look in this shop which looks, indeed, very exciting

[@neilchanmusic]

Wow! I wonder what the guitar scene in Singapore must have been like back then. Definitely, this shop is one well worth visiting. I hope you can drop by soon! Do mention my name when you pay them a visit :) Oh and you also check out their guitar catalog on their website, the link is in the description!

[@iamanovercomer3253]

I'm an electric guitar player BUT there is something really awesome about finger pickin an acoustic guitar ❗ So organic ‼️👍

[@neilchanmusic]

You're right! There's something special about hearing the warm sounds directly from the vibrations of the wooden soundboard. At the same time electric guitars have their own charm too. I performed at Singapore's first electric guitar festival yesterday. It was quite a blast :) Played a vintage Gibson ES350 from Heirlooms music.

[@newffee]

Great selection of guitars there. You need to go back and try those Bedell guitars. He's a small guitar maker in the USA. From all i've heard they all sound amazing.

[@neilchanmusic]

I'll make a note to try out their Bedell guitars on my next visit! I've seen them in the shop a couple of times but I don't think I've ever picked it up. Looking forward to trying it!

[@newffee]

@@neilchanmusic you won't be dissapointed. Keep the great videos coming!

[@neilchanmusic]

@@newffee Will do for sure, thank you!

[@johnlay3040]

I know there are some good classical guitarists in Singapore. Maybe classical guitars are only sold in special shops. It will be interesting to see what is available.

[@neilchanmusic]

Yes there are many talented classical guitarists in Singapore, and I'm not one of them! Haha.. I'm an all out steel stringer, although I enjoy playing my flamenco guitar now and then. But yes you won't find many classical guitars at Heirlooms (although they do have a few nice ones from time to time!). You can search Tomas Music in Singapore, they have some really serious classical and flamenco guitars there.

[@Petra2013able]

Nice gentlemen and knowledgeable folks

[@neilchanmusic]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@KFrojenChamberlain]

I'm curious about that ukulele or mandolin on top of the piano. What a lovely place this would be explore. Thank you.

[@neilchanmusic]

I believe it's a 'bowl back mandolin' from the late 1800s. You can find more information here: instagram.com/p/Cobp3hySgLH/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== And yes it really is a wonderful place! If you're in Singapore, it's definitely worth a visit.

[@KrishnaArora-h9y]

Can u play a 12 string guitar?

[@neilchanmusic]

Sure can, a 12 string plays pretty much like a normal 6 string

[@nickpearsonuk]

Some great guitars along with some misinformation. Boutique guitars are nearly always built by small factories/shops headed up by a luthier. Bourgeois for example make around 3-400 guitars every year. Dana Bourgeois oversees things but he doesn't build every guitar. Brazilian rosewood is CITES protected, but any wood harvested before the ban can be used to build a guitar. Some Brazilian will be reclaimed from furniture, but most was purchased as guitar sets.

[@neilchanmusic]

Thanks for clarifying! Yes you're right while 'boutique' guitars are relatively a lot smaller scale than mass produced ones, they also have their range of production scale. Bourgeois is a good example of a relatively larger one, and I also personally know many builders who literally build their guitars from scratch as a one-man-show. I will be talking about some of these actual one-man builders sometime soon!

[@mutangpadan5311]

I saw sth like ‘Banjuitar’. Are there any Banjos there too?

[@neilchanmusic]

Hey what's the time stamp that you saw the 'Banjuitar' you are referring to? Regarding banjos, I don't recall seeing one on my last trip there, but I wouldn't be surprised if they have one. But they don't actively stock banjos for sale, that I know. If they have a banjo it's probably a very limited number.

[@mutangpadan5311]

@@neilchanmusic check @12:45-12:59, corner opposite the Martin you just tried. Looks like the Deering Logo on the Remo head cover Looking for a low-end US-made (2nd hand) Banjos, preferably Gold Tone, Deering or Recording King. Love from Malaysia.

[@neilchanmusic]

@@mutangpadan5311 Hi there, I've checked with Heirlooms directly. The banjo you see in this video is a 6-string banjo that belonged to the late Doc Watson (wow!) and is not for sale. However, they do have a pre-owned Deering Banjo that's going for a really good price at 580SGD. You can find it on instagram here: instagram.com/p/Cm9LWZcyaDv/?igsh=MWhqNHdvYzFuN3puYw==

[@mutangpadan5311]

@@neilchanmusic Thanks bro. Will take the lead you gave.

[@neilchanmusic]

Welcome! Let me know if you need any help contacting them about the Deering banjo.

[@petersheely7246]

👌👌👌😎

[@neilchanmusic]

Glad you enjoyed the video tour!

[@seowcheongheng4365]

I wonder....when one own/play such high end guitars do they insured them as well ?? Does insurance company provide such policy...??

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

are there any flamenco guitars there?... else the collections not complete

[@neilchanmusic]

Hey there, the collection at Heirlooms changes over time as guitars get sold and different ones come in. Over the years frequenting the store, I have seen a few flamenco and classical guitars. They are in the minority though, along with electrics, archtops, and other unique historical pieces as the store mainly specialises in steel string guitars.

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

@@neilchanmusic oic...thanks for the info...great!

[@neilchanmusic]

@@HonorV2ultimate1tb Most welcome, happy to help!

[@startreker8591]

Taking off your shoes before entering the store is vintage really 😅

[@neilchanmusic]

Haha yes it truly is, but it's comfy to hang out there without any shoes! Nicely carpeted and homely place. You should go visit!

[@babytrex2]

Address?

[@neilchanmusic]

Hi! It's near Serangoon Gardens in Singapore, you can find the exact address at their website here: heirloomsmusic.sg/

[@richardchalker3465]

This is great to see. I will definitely try to visit on my next SG trip.

[@neilchanmusic]

Please do! It's definitely a shop not to be missed.

[@14lamnc1]

I thought there would be mostly vintage Gibson’s and Martin’s, but guess not

[@neilchanmusic]

There are quite a lot of vintage Martins and Gibsons especially inside the that little treasure trove room. You can see their online catalog on their website here: heirloomsmusic.sg/ There's more in the physical shop than what you see online, but you can get an idea from the website.

[@lennybelardo7527]

skipped the elephant in the room - that jeff yong guitar

[@neilchanmusic]

Good reason for a second visit ;)

[@Macahan-s8h]

Overpriced vintage

[@neilchanmusic]

They're expensive yes but often one-of-a-kind and a good investment. I paid a lot for my 1920 Martin 00-18 from Heirlooms but it's really given me so much joy and continues to do so. Plus a bonus is that it's value actually increases over time.