#New Arrivals
New Arrivals: Gibson Generation Series Acoustics
Say what you will about the year but 2020 has been an exciting time for guitar fans. We’ve seen the introduction of Gibson’s Modern Series and Original Series – a move lauded by guitar aficionados everywhere for satisfying the wants of both the purist and the modernist alike. The premier… Read more
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Coffee Talk @ Swee Lee: Dru Chen
Soul with a capital S. Dru Chen has no qualms making his influences clear. With a Stratocaster in hand, the local singer-songwriter is at home, and before you know it, he starts singing. And you instantly recognise that silky smooth vocals when you listen to his latest single Future Me… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
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
#New Arrivals
RØDE Microphones: Our Picks
RØDE Microphones have landed at Swee Lee and we're happy to welcome such a popular manufacturer of mics to our gear line up. From modest beginnings in Sydney to the global recording heavyweights they are today, RØDE mics are commonplace in the arsenals of recording artists, podcasters, fimmakers and more.… Read more
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Swee Lee Welcomes RØDE Microphones to the Family
Rejoice microphone fans! Swee Lee is bringing in one of the most beloved names in the world of audio recording – RØDE Microphones! Known for their great selection of studio, live, and field mics, RØDE is a uniquely Australian owned and operated company based in sunny Sydney with international campuses… Read more
#Buying Guides
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
#Buying Guides
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
#Inspiration
An Interview with SCANDAL: J-Rock, New Albums & Fender Gear
Whether you’re up to date with the Japanese music scene, you might already be familiar with three special Fender Japan signature models from a certain all-female J-rock band – SCANDAL. Formed in August 2006 by four high school friends, SCANDAL started their music journey by playing live street performances until… Read more
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How Two Up and Coming Local Musicians Make Music at Home
Remember these names: RIIDEM and Tengboy. One is an established songwriter, mixing engineer and producer, the other an up and coming rapper and singer – you'll find them hard to miss in the growing music scene here in Singapore. And right now, they're riding the wave of their their latest… Read more
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Andy Powers Live Session Part 2: Building Sustainable Guitars, Changing Musical Tastes and Wood Selection
We continue on our epic learning journey with Taylor's Master Guitar Designer, Andy Powers, as we dive into topics like sustainability, changing music trends and how Taylor selects their woods for guitars. This was a part of our live virtual Q&A session with Andy Powers a while back, which we… 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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Local Indie Stalwarts M1LDL1FE on their Latest Single, Fender Tones and Touring
“I don't really know where to go. Moving is the only thing right. Really gotta open the door. Maybe we can make it in time,” croons the chorus of M1LDL1FE's latest single, “Small Lanes”. It’s something we all can relate to at some point of our lives – with the… Read more