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Andy Powers Live Session Part 3: Improving the Acoustic Guitar, Buyer Advice and Guitar Ageing
We're finally on to our last instalment of the incredible learning journey with Taylor's Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers. Andy had covered topics ranging from sustainability to wood selection to working from home during the pandemic, and today we'll be diving into even more topics about the acoustic guitar he… Read more
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Drum Tips: Buying Your First Drum Kit
Just like buying any instrument, we're lucky to live in a time where we're completely spoiled for choice. As a beginner planning to get into drums, how do you know what's right for your playing needs. What features do you need? Is it versatile enough for the music I want… Read more
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Dads, It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Rockstar Dreams
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it can sometimes be tough to buy the perfect gift for dad. Naturally, we’d tell you to give the gift of music! And we believe that a beautiful way to honour dads is to help them realise their musical dreams. Because it’s… Read more
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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