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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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Well Played Gear x D’Addario: No Need to Get Strung Up
What’s the best pickups to sound like Jimi Hendrix? What pedals should I use for that John Mayer tone? The burning questions you find on the lips of guitarists at a table will somehow always revolve around these topics. Of course, these all play a big part in your sound,… Read more
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The Taylor Guitars Road Show 2019 in Singapore and Jakarta: A Wrap Up
Earlier this month, Swee Lee had the honour of hosting the Taylor Guitars Road Show at both our Star Vista and Jakarta stores in Singapore and Indonesia. We had the pleasure of welcoming Billy Gill, Taylor’s District Sales Manager, to give us the complete rundown of the luthiery process for… Read more
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Strings Attached: Well Played Gear x D’Addario Coffee Morning
Join us on Saturday morning, 23 November 2019, at Swee Lee Social Club with James Gay, Head Luthier at Well Played Gear for a coffee morning all about guitar set ups, strings and more. Read more
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Taylor Road Show 2019: The Guitars
It’s that time of the year again, the season of guitars that is! Once again, we’re honoured to be able to bring back to Singapore the highly-acclaimed Taylor Road Show. The Taylor Road Show brings Taylor’s friendly factory experts to select dealers, where you get to hear the latest from… Read more
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Taylor Guitars Road Show 2019
Taylor's award-winning Road Show is coming to Swee Lee at The Star Vista in Singapore, and we want you to join us for an afternoon of guitar talk and demos with the Taylor team's friendly factory experts. You'll get to learn from the experts on how different guitar shapes and… Read more
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Caring for Your Guitar in Southeast Asia: Fighting the Humidity Battle
Store in a cool and dry place. Sound familiar? So many of the products we buy come with that label, and it's not surprising we take it lightly. But reconsider that advice when it comes to your guitars! We've spent too much of our hard-earned money on these precious instruments… Read more
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Off The Record: All About Jazz and Vinyl
Join us at Swee Lee Social Club for an afternoon all about jazz and vinyl. There'll be a Q&A session with a panel of experienced DJs and tastemakers, where we'll talk about all things jazz and vinyl culture, and of course, great music and drinks. Hear from the expert panellists… Read more
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Jeremy Zucker Meets His Fans in Swee Lee Lot 10
♫ And there's one thing that I need from you, can you come through?♫ Jeremy Zucker's Malaysia show sold out in hours! JZ fever had a hold on KL. And if there’s one thing Jeremy Zucker fans in Malaysia wanted more than anything, it was to meet him in person.… Read more
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Jeremy Zucker Picks His Top Vinyl at Swee Lee Lot 10
Jeremy Zucker has been taking the world by storm since dropping his hit song "All The Kids Are Depressed" last year. So when he announced a Kuala Lumpur leg as part of his Asia tour, his fans came through in strength! Swee Lee were honoured to host a fan engagement… Read more
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The Ultimate Gear Lover Experience: We Want to Send YOU to The NAMM Show!
UPDATE: We have tweaked the way you submit your entries. All you have to do now is upload your video entry via a Google Form. We also extended the contest end date by one week. You now have until 20 October 2019 to submit your entry! If you’re obsessed about… Read more
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Meet Marty Friedman in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur!
Legendary guitarist Marty Friedman will be visiting Malaysia and Indonesia in September, bringing his particular brand of shredding excellence to KL and Jakarta fans! Known for fusing Eastern and Western musical styles, Marty's improvisation extends to progressive rock, metal, and neoclassical genres. Often referred to as a "shredder", Marty's technique… Read more
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Get to Know Heritage Guitars – the World’s Finest American-Made Instruments
Proudly handcrafted in the USA since 1985, Heritage Guitars are a great testament to fine, 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. The… 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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Full Rundown: Every Strymon Delay Pedal Compared
Not so long ago, if a pedal sounded great, you’d ask, “but is it analog?” The popularity of digital pedals never quite hit their deserved height till Strymon announced itself to the scene with the blueSky Reverberator. Today, the analog question bothers few – and you can thank Strymon for… Read more
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Celebrate that Crazy Little Thing Called Love with the gift of music
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Simply the Best: Swee Lee By Appointment Only Boutique
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: Last Minute Gift Ideas
Not too late to snag some gifts. Read more
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: For the Parties, and More Parties
Give the gift of music. Read more
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10 Awesome Things To Do in the New Swee Lee Store at The Star Vista
Come on down. Read more