#Local Artist Spotlight
What’s in That Bag? Bassist Nicholas Lee and Performing Overseas
You may not recognise his name, but if you love catching local acts, you’ve definitely heard Nicholas Lee's basslines. He is quickly becoming a bass favourite in Singapore and can be found holding down the low-frequency for some of the city’s most prominent artists. Nick has sessioned for The Sam… Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
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
#From the Team
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
#Tutorials
A Guide to Starting Your Vinyl and Turntable Journey
There’s no denying it – vinyl is making one hell of a comeback. And it’s showing no signs of slowing down. There are so many reasons we want to own vinyl. The physical connection of owning a beautiful copy of an album you love, the act of pulling a record… Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Ibanez New Arrivals: Pushing Sonic Boundaries
Ibanez have hit a home run with their 2019 release, and we’re delighted to welcome another shipment of Ibanez products. Their mean streak of cutting-edge powerhouse guitars continue, pushing boundaries even further. You’ll find a wider range of pickups being used, from the remarkably versatile Fishman Fluence pickups to the… Read more
#Local Artist Spotlight
Billy Chua of Disco Hue’s Top 10 Must-Have Drum Equipment
Billy Chua is the hard-hitting, groove machine behind the ever-rising local synth-pop band Disco Hue. He has racked up a wealth of experience drumming on tour and as a session musician, and was a co-founder of The Drummer Co, a community of drummers in Singapore. Like every drummer and musician… Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Taylor Grand Pacific: A Round Shoulder Above the Rest
New Taylor Shape. New Taylor Sound. Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
That Great Gretsch Sound: World Class Drum Kits
From innovators to the best in class. Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Gibson 2019 Acoustics: Staying True to the Classics
A winning formula. Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Fender Parallel Universe: The Best of Both Worlds
Limited Edition hybrid masterpieces Read more
#From the Team
Celebrate that Crazy Little Thing Called Love with the gift of music
Show your love with music Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Ibanez 2019: Gold, Exotic Woods, and Axes for the Adventurous
New Ibanez for 2019. Read more
#From the Team
Simply the Best: Swee Lee By Appointment Only Boutique
Make your dream guitar a reality Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Gibson 2019: Beautiful finishes, even more tone, and stripped-down basics
A worthy line up. Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Fender Japan: 6 Models to drool over
From special finishes to signature models. Read more
#From the Team
Xmas Buyers’ Guide: Last Minute Gift Ideas
Not too late to snag some gifts. Read more
#From the Team
Xmas Buyers’ Guide: For the Parties, and More Parties
Give the gift of music. Read more
#Handpicked Arrivals
Pedalheads Rejoice! Goodwood Audio now available at Swee Lee
Official distributors of GWA. Read more
#Inspiration
School’s Out! 10 Musical Instruments to Kickstart your Music Journey
From guitars and ukes, to recording. Read more
#Inspiration
Best Picks: Electric Guitars under $3,000
Punching way above their price tags. Read more
#Inspiration
Modulation 101: A Guide to Vibrato, Phasers, Flangers and Chorus
Sounds from another dimension. Read more
