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Derrick Siow is probably one of Malaysia’s best drumming secret! He’s played for the biggest names in the Malaysian scene, like Siti Nurhaliz...

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It’s T minus 10 days and we’re gearing up to send Hasyir, our Roving Reporter to the 2020 NAMM Show. You might remember that last Septe...

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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 o...

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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 Indo...

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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-acclai...

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Bass heads – you know the name. You’ll find Aguilar Amplification gear on stages and studios all over the globe, their preamps and pickups are nest...

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In September we put out an open call to become Swee Lee’s NAMM Roving Reporter. We received incredible entries from all over the region – and...

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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 lightl...

#Local Artist Spotlight

Pedal Challenge: Hasyir Ibrahim’s picks under $500, $1K & $2K

Whether you’re new to pedalboard building or a long time pedal aficionado, the fact remains the same — trying to decide on your next pedal acquisition can quickly become overwhelming. The options never end and every permutation of your signal chain opens up new tonal possibilities. A good way to… 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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Leo Goh Breaks Down His Top 5 R&B Licks

Leo Goh may seem like a relatively new face in Singapore’s music scene, but that’s only because the Musicians Institute graduate has been in LA for the past 6 years — first as a student and then a working musician. The young producer and guitar extraordinaire has been keeping himself… Read more

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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

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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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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

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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