#Gear & Tech Tips
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. Despite contributing greatly to the sound and tone of a guitar, pickups are also easily misunderstood. Shop Pickups To clear the air around these magnetic wonders, we'll talk about what pickups… Read more
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Delay Pedals: A Brief History of the Time Based Effect
If you’re new to delay pedals, then don't delay – cause you're missing big time (pun intended)! You've probably heard this effect before but if you need a refresher, check out the opening riff of Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses or pretty much anything by U2. Like… Read more
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5 Guitar Myths Debunked
Guitar myths are a dime a dozen. Trawl through the internet, social media, or even when you're at a bar with your guitarist friends, you’ll hear so many for yourself! For every true fact out there, there are so many falsehoods about gear just waiting to bamboozle beginners and exasperate… Read more
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Fighting the Guitar Humidity Battle in South East Asia
"Store in a cool and dry place". "Guitar humidity is paramount for your instrument's best performance". 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… Read more
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A Beginner’s Buyer Guide to Choosing a Keyboard
Few instruments can claim to be as versatile as the keyboard. So if you’re a musician that needs the flexibility to wield multiple instruments while only having the budget for one, this is probably your best option. Alternately, you might be a seasoned pianist who’s looking for a different sound… Read more
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Beginner Guitars Under RM2,500: Electric Guitars
If you're just starting out, or looking for a beater electric guitar, you've come to the right place. Budget or beginner guitars are perfect for aspiring guitarists who are just starting out. They're equally at home in the hands of experienced players keen on a backup guitar for the road.… Read more
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Fender Guitar Guide: Lineups Explained 2023
For as long as they have been around, Fender has never been one to rest on their laurels. They have continued to revamp their guitars for the modern era while staying true to the roots of their illustrious history – but that is precisely why we found the need to… Read more
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Finding the Perfect Beginner Bass Guitar
Call yourself a hopeless romantic, but you’ve fallen hard for the bass guitar. And who wouldn’t? It’s the unsung hero of the musical ensemble, often overshadowed by its flashier electric cousin. Yet, when a song begs for an injection of groove, drive, or funk, it’s the bass that everyone looks… Read more
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Electronic Drum Sampling Pads: An Instrument for the Modern Musician
Electronic drum sampling pads have revolutionised the way drummers integrate electronics into their setups. Chances are you’ve seen them featured in the toolkits of your favourite musicians, and little wonder why. These highly versatile devices work both as standalone instruments and adjuncts to pre-existing drum kits. But if you’re still… Read more
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Eventide H90 Harmoniser: Multi-Effects & So Much More
Eventide wowed the pedal world in 2014 with the H9, a stompbox jam-packed with studio-grade reverbs, delays, and other effects. Now they’re back with their latest multi-effects pedal, the H90 Harmonizer. What makes this pedal such a game-changer? Read on to find out. Shop Eventide Timeless algorithms and innovative effects… Read more
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Marshall Vintage Reissue Pedals: A Blast From the Past
Everyone loves a good comeback story, even more so when it belongs to Marshall. Only a few days ago, the iconic British manufacturer quietly re-issued four of its best-loved pedals – Bluesbreaker, Shredmaster, Drivemaster, and The Guv’nor. These handmade-in-the-UK stomps are near-faithful reproductions of their original predecessors, right down to… Read more
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Welcome to the new look Swee Lee
Since 1946, we have been serving the Singapore music community by supporting customers with their musical instrument needs. Over the past decade we have grown from a home-grown Singaporean brand to a regional leader supplying customers throughout South East Asia with the best brands and products to fuel their musical… Read more