#News
Our Roving Reporter’s Top 5 Gear Finds at NAMM 2020
Winter NAMM 2020 might be over, but one person is still wishing he was there, swooning over the pedals, guitars and gear – our Roving Reporter, Shay. You probably saw Shay and his antics all over our social media channels last month. He took over our Instagram (see our highlights)… Read more
#Events
The Drummers’ Carnival: Hanging Out with Ludwig Drums’ Masa Kimura
Before we jumped into the new year, we took part in Singapore’s inaugural Drummers’ Carnival, organised by The Drummer’s Community – a celebration of all things percussive and rhythmic that raised the noise level at *SCAPE to staggering new heights! A sea of drums at The Drummers' Carnival! We made… Read more
#News
Katong 112 Moving Out Sale: Our Top Picks
It’s been one hell of a run – we shared the love of music with many new friends, made dreams come true for some, but it’s time to say farewell to our 112 Katong Lifestyle Store. We’re thankful for all your unwavering support all the years we’ve been here. And it’s… Read more
#Buying Guides
Your Lunar New Year Buyers’ Guide: Hit That S$888
The Festive season is still in full swing. Christmas and New Years Eve flew by and seems like we barely had a chance to catch our breath, and now the Lunar New Year is upon us! For the young 'uns, it's time to dust off your rusty mandarin pronunciations and… Read more
#Inspiration
Derrick Siow’s Guide on Becoming a Professional Drummer in Malaysia
Derrick Siow is probably one of Malaysia’s best drumming secret! He's played for the biggest names in the Malaysian scene, like Siti Nurhaliza, Jaclyn Victor, Kris Dayanti, NJWA and more. Derrick is one of those rare drummers who has honed his craft over multiple genres. If you've ever had the… Read more
#News
Gearing up for NAMM with our Roving Reporter
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 September, we put out an open call to our followers in the region to head over to the states, not just for a random trip,… Read more
#Events
Swee Lee Music Academy’s “A Christmas to Remember” 2019
In today's busy world, it can be rare to find moments of true connectedness with the important people in your life. So on the 7th of December, Swee Lee Music Academy (SLMA) hosted “A Christmas to Remember” – a student showcase for friends and family, all centred around the gift… Read more
#Buying Guides
Xmas Buyers’ Guide 2019
It’s that time of year again. In a blink of an eye, December has dawned upon us bringing those nostalgic holiday tunes and decorations into full bloom. You walk around the city streets taking in the festive sights and sounds, smiling faces and excited chatter all around. You let out… Read more
#Events
Well Played Gear x D’Addario: No Need to Get Strung Up
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 of guitarists at a table will somehow always revolve around these topics. Of course, these all play a big part in your sound,… Read more
#Events
The Taylor Guitars Road Show 2019 in Singapore and Jakarta: A Wrap Up
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 Indonesia. We had the pleasure of welcoming Billy Gill, Taylor’s District Sales Manager, to give us the complete rundown of the luthiery process for… Read more
#Events
Strings Attached: Well Played Gear x D’Addario Coffee Morning
Join us on Saturday morning, 23 November 2019, at Swee Lee with James Gay, Head Luthier at Well Played Gear for a coffee morning all about guitar set ups, strings and more. Discover the right strings for your playing style, and answers to a whole host of other hot topics… Read more
#New Arrivals
No Compromise: Introducing the New D’Addario XT Strings
In a world of full of duplicates and replicas, you could be forgiven for assuming guitar strings don't matter that much. Strings corrode after time, they lose that slinky feel, your tone starts losing its brilliance – putting suboptimal strings can severely hamper your playing and sound. After investing immeasurable… Read more