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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 delay pedal. Today, the analog question bothers few – and you can thank… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Passive Pickups vs Active Pickups
Ever wonder what the differences are between active and passive pickups? It’s a topic that most of us often hear about; but do we really know what separates the two pickup types? In this edition of Guitarology 101, we’ll be taking you on a magic carpet ride over the realms… Read more
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2020’s Most Popular Studio Gear
2020 was a pretty good time to start the audio recording project you’ve always wanted to do and most of our customers seem to agree. Whether it is finally beginning that long awaited podcast, upping the audio quality of your video game livestreams or perhaps turning your earworms into polished… Read more
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2020’s Most Popular Guitar Accessories & Essentials
Were you one of the many who picked up a new guitar or bass last year? As one of the most popular stringed instruments in music, it made perfect sense that these fretted wonders were our best selling category at Swee Lee last year. Just like cameras or cars or… Read more
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2020’s Most Popular Guitar and Basses
2020 will definitely go down as being one of the most bizarre years in recent memory. As huge portions of the year proved to be difficult, tough decisions translated into music gear buying decisions. With stay-at-home time being at the highest points they have been for the longest time, it’s… Read more
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Getting BIG Tone for the Bedroom Guitarist: Our Picks
Anyone guilty of poking fun at bedroom guitarists who never play outside their home? Well jokes on you! We're all bedroom guitarists now. Many of you will already appreciate, sounding great playing at a gig is a completely different ball game. What sounds awful at home might sound great in… Read more
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Pedal Picks: Blues, Metal & Rock
Living in the 21st century has its perks: The internet, advancements in technology, and video games have made it a great time to be alive. As guitarists, we’ve been blessed with a large number of great pedal effects companies that have popped up during the turn of the century. Keeley,… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Floating Bridges
You’ve heard us wax lyrical about fixed bridges last time. They are great for their rock solid tuning stability, but what if you’re looking for something more than just plain vanilla? This time we’re spicing things up by looking at the progenitor of all guitar pitch-pulling and dive bombing antics… Read more
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Headless Guitars and Basses
Surely you’d have seen headless guitars and basses in music stores or on the internet. These futuristic looking instruments aren’t actually a new thing – they’ve been around since the 80s, along with the other striking oddities of the decade. The headless concept has seen a surge in popularity over… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Single Coils vs Humbuckers
If you've been on the hunt for an electric guitar, chances are you’ve heard many people talk about their pickups. One of the biggest contributors in producing the sound and tone of a guitar, pickups are also one of the most misunderstood components found on the instrument. To clear the… Read more
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Celebrating 55 Years of Singapore with 55 Products
Our nation celebrates 55 years in a few days and we're celebrating this special day in the best way we know: music! To mark Singapore's 55th birthday, we've picked out 55 products for you. What's special about them? They are part of our National Day 8% Special Collection which is… Read more
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The Swee Lee Staff Picks: Drums & Percussion
At Swee Lee, our world revolves around music everyday. So it's not surprising that many of our staff on this side of South East Asian are incredibly talented musicians themselves. As the people who buy, play and sell some the best gear the world has to offer, our people really… Read more