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Learn a New Instrument: Drums and Percussion Picks

If you grew up hitting any surface in front of you to a rhythm, there's a big chance you'd gravitate towards the boisterous world that is drums and percussion. The oldest known musical instruments known to man have made leaps and bounds today. Modern percussion is as wide-ranging as they come… Read more

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Your Lunar New Year Buyers’ Guide: Hit That S$888

The Festive season is still in full swing. Christmas and New Years Eve flew by and seems like we barely had a chance to catch our breath, and now the Lunar New Year is upon us! For the young 'uns, it's time to dust off your rusty mandarin pronunciations and… Read more

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Xmas Buyers’ Guide 2019

It’s that time of year again. In a blink of an eye, December has dawned upon us bringing those nostalgic holiday tunes and decorations into full bloom. You walk around the city streets taking in the festive sights and sounds, smiling faces and excited chatter all around. You let out… Read more

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Red & White: Our Picks this National Day

It’s our nation’s 54th birthday next week, and it’s always a special occasion for us having been part of the nation’s local music scene since the 40s. We’ve handpicked some of our favourite red and white products you can get at Swee Lee to celebrate National Day! Gibson 2019 Firebird… Read more

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Best Picks: Electric Guitars Under S$500

Whether you’re a seasoned guitar player, or just learning the ropes, the “budget” or “beginner” axe will always have its place in the world of guitar. Perfect for those starting out who aren’t willing to invest in a high-end guitar from the get-go, or as a backup guitar for the… Read more

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Say Thank You with Music

Even though our Dads deserve more than one day to be appreciated, this Father’s Day is the best time to show our appreciation to the man in our lives who never fails to go above and beyond. Father’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve put together our top… Read more

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Charvel and Jackson: 7 Shred Powerhouse Guitars Under $1,500

Not every guitar's made to handle the heaviest riffs, ultra-fast arpeggios or hottest licks. You can try to turn the gain to eleven on a Telecaster, but you know it doesn’t feel right... That's when you need a metal guitar. The calling cards of shred/ metal guitars are well-known and… Read more

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The Beginners’ (and Skeptics’) Guide to Amplifiers

You may have heard the saying: Plug a $5,000 guitar into a cheap amp and it will sound tiny and thin. Plug a cheap guitar into a great amp, you’ll still get great tone. While this might be an accepted wisdom, the trend continues to be extravagantly spending on a… Read more

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Celebrate that Crazy Little Thing Called Love with the gift of music

Valentine's Day is the time to celebrate love. For those who want to skip the flowers and the fancy dates, or are thinking of something that surely stands the test of time – there’s always the gift of music. Here are some gift ideas to show your appreciation for your… Read more

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Chinese New Year: Red, Gold and $88 off

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and as the saying goes – out with the old and in with the new. If you want an excuse to buy some new gear, there’s no better time than now (but seriously, don’t throw away your old gear!) With Swee Lee,… Read more

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Greatest Hits 2018: Guitars

From your first guitar to the dream purchases and everything in between, it means the world to us to have been part of your musical journey. When we look back at 2018 and take stock of the guitars we’ve sold, we thought we’d share with you some of our best-sellers… Read more

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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: Last Minute Gift Ideas

Got a last minute party you’ve been invited to? We’ve all been there – the hectic scramble to sort out who gets what, or maybe another Secret Santa gift exchange. It's still not too late to get some last-minute gifts for your colleagues, friends and loved ones, from the whimsical… Read more