#Buying Guides
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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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
#Gear & Tech Tips
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
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The Beginners’ (and Skeptics’) Guide to Amplifiers
You may have heard the saying: Plug a $5,000 guitar into a cheap amp and it will sound tiny and thin. Plug a cheap guitar into a great amp, you’ll still get great tone. While this might be an accepted wisdom, the trend continues to be extravagantly spending on a… Read more
#New Arrivals
Taylor Grand Pacific: A Round Shoulder Above the Rest
When a guitar player thinks of a Taylor acoustic guitar, a few traits spring to mind: unrivalled playability, modern, utilitarian, well-defined clarity. Taylors don’t often pop up in guitar conversations revolving around vintage, bluegrass or roots American music. Enter the Grand Pacific Dreadnought. A new shape in the form of… Read more
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Gibson 2019 Acoustics: Staying True to the Classics
Named after the factory in Montana which they were made in, Gibson's acoustic guitars have been behind many iconic records in recent memory. The 2019 Acoustic lineup have made its way into our stores (along with the electrics as well), and we instantly fell in love with these beautiful premium… Read more
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Fender Parallel Universe: The Best of Both Worlds
Many of us grew up dreaming of owning a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. These time-honoured classics are everywhere, from the smallest studio to the largest stage. But in the same way that Prince wowed his audience with his one-of-a-kind cloud guitar, some of us yearn to stand out from the… Read more
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Celebrate that Crazy Little Thing Called Love with the gift of music
Valentine's Day is the time to celebrate love. For those who want to skip the flowers and the fancy dates, or are thinking of something that surely stands the test of time – there’s always the gift of music. Here are some gift ideas to show your appreciation for your… Read more
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Ibanez 2019: Gold, Exotic Woods, and Axes for the Adventurous
Ibanez has forged a reputation for forward-thinking design in recent years. 2019 is no different, as Ibanez introduces the new Axiom Label, new semi hollow guitars, and top-of-the-line hardware like Fishman Fluence pickups on some guitars. Many of these instruments made their debut at last week’s 2019 Winter NAMM show.… Read more
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Chinese New Year: Red, Gold and $88 off
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and as the saying goes – out with the old and in with the new. If you want an excuse to buy some new gear, there’s no better time than now (but seriously, don’t throw away your old gear!) With Swee Lee,… Read more
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Simply the Best: Swee Lee By Appointment Only Boutique
Gleaming beautifully upon the walls and racks, there's no shortage of beautiful guitars at our flagship store at The Star Vista. Many of these guitars are special, but we perfectly understand if you’re left wanting even more. If you’re eyeing something even more exclusive, extremely limited and rare, or built… Read more
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Greatest Hits 2018: Keyboards and DJ Gear
We continue our greatest hits for 2018 with keyboards and DJ gear. Acoustic pianos are great but they can cost a small fortune and they’re not designed to be portable. Digital pianos and keyboards usually cost a lot less and some are compact and lightweight, making them the popular choice… Read more