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Our Acoustic Guitar Picks for Swee Lee’s 75th Anniversary Collection
Can you believe we’re 75 this year? Time sure flies when you’re having fun! However, we don’t want to be the only ones enjoying ourselves – so we’re sharing the love with a few of our favourite instruments from our 75th Anniversary Collection. This week’s highlight? Acoustic guitars. That’s right,… Read more
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Our Drum & Percussion Picks for Swee Lee’s 75th Anniversary Collection
Birthdays are a big deal at Swee Lee, and our 75th anniversary promises to be the biggest! You can’t have a celebration without music, so we’ve pulled together a list showcasing some of our picks from our 75th Anniversary Collection. This time around, it’s all about drums and percussion! Save… Read more
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Our Vinyl Picks for Swee Lee’s 75th Anniversary Collection
In case you haven’t heard, Swee Lee turns 75 this year! That’s right, we’re three-quarters of a century old and nostalgia is kicking in big time. Join us as we reminisce in the best way possible — with an aural odyssey down memory lane. And just because we can, it’s… Read more
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How to Choose the Best Guitar Capo
Ask any guitar player what is their most indispensable tool and you might hear a few of them mention the capo. Especially those who fancy the acoustic guitar. The capo can sometimes be an unglamorous topic at the gear discussion table. They are inexpensive, not as gadget-ey as some other… Read more
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The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500
Here are our picks on some of the best acoustic guitars under $500. Playing the acoustic guitar is tons of fun! You get to learn a new skill and better yet, you’ll also be able to keep yourself entertained covering your favourite tunes. You hear it on countless songs across… Read more
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What’s the Best Digital Piano and Keyboard: A Beginner Buyer’s Guide
Often titled as the royal family of instruments, the illustrious piano and keyboard owe much of their fame to a few factors. They are easy to learn, sound absolutely delightful, and most importantly – are ripping good fun! But perhaps you’re a fledgling at tickling the ivories and want something… Read more
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Introducing the All-New 2021 Squier Affinity Series
The Squier Affinity series is one of the most well-known instrument lines in existence. In fact, this humble collection has provided the platform for many eager musicians to start out with the guitar. Built with quality tonewoods and electronic components, the Squier Affinity series is celebrated for supplying the tones… Read more
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Your Guide to Buying a Cajon
What’s not to love about the cajon? They’re affordable, accessible, portable, versatile and most of all, a lot of fun. You don’t need to be an expert drummer or musician to be able to play one. It’s actually simpler than you think if you’re looking to jam along with your… Read more
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Types of Keyboards: Synths, MIDI, and Digital Pianos
From the sounds of the Hammond organ in the 60s to the synthesizers of the 80s, no instrument has been able to adapt to the shifting music landscape like the keyboard. Its versatility, relative ease of playing and broad appeal have guaranteed its place in every modern genre. Shop Keyboards… Read more
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5 Great Guitar Amps Under $1000
Ask anyone within guitar circles about the fastest way to level up your tone and you'll likely get the same answer – get a better amp! As the final frontier of the journey that begins with the plucking of your guitar strings, the amp takes electronic signals and translate them… Read more
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Get to Know Heritage Guitars
Proudly handcrafted in the USA since 1985, Heritage Guitars are a great testament to impeccable guitar building. Heritage guitars trace their lineage back to one of the biggest names in the guitar world – Gibson, whose heyday in the 50s saw many guitars change the landscape of music culture. Shop Heritage… Read more
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Pre-Order: Jackson MJ Guitars from Japan
Good news Jackson fans! Here's a sneak peek at the goods we're bringing in soon. Among all the great guitar releases this year, the pre-eminent arrival of the MJ Series from Jackson has got us really stoked. Harking back to the early ‘90s when all their import guitars were manufactured… Read more