#Buying Guides
Greatest Hits 2018: Guitars
From your first guitar to the dream purchases and everything in between, it means the world to us to have been part of your musical journey. When we look back at 2018 and take stock of the guitars we’ve sold, we thought we’d share with you some of our best-sellers… Read more
#New Arrivals
Gibson 2019: Beautiful finishes, even more tone, and stripped-down basics
Gibson’s annual launch is always a highlight of the guitar world and we’ve been anticipating the arrival of the 2019 lineup since the news dropped halfway through last year. They’ve finally arrived at our stores – we’ve unboxed, admired and played them and we’ve picked out some of the models… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Fender Japan: 6 Models to drool over
Japanese guitar makers first showed their guitar building prowess in the 50s and 60s with guitars that were high quality and inexpensive compared to their American counterparts. The guitars were either brilliantly made replicas of well-known brands or unique and oddball creations from brands like Teisco. Their reputation for building… Read more
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: Last Minute Gift Ideas
Got a last minute party you’ve been invited to? We’ve all been there – the hectic scramble to sort out who gets what, or maybe another Secret Santa gift exchange. It's still not too late to get some last-minute gifts for your colleagues, friends and loved ones, from the whimsical… Read more
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: Gifts for Yourself
If you really want it, you’ll buy it for yourself. A recent study has shown that more people are buying gifts for themselves during the holiday season, especially younger generations of shoppers. Can anyone really blame you? There’s no better time to reward yourself for the year that’s gone by.… Read more
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: For the Parties, and More Parties
Can you believe it’s December already? That means Christmas is just around the corner! You’ve probably got a bunch of parties to attend, and you’re preparing your shopping list for your loved ones and that Secret Santa gift exchange. If you’re reading this, you know there’s no better gift than… Read more
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Xmas Buyers’ Guide: For the Atas Maximalist
The sky’s the limit, right? If you're already lucky enough to own the instrument of your dreams... you realise that you find new dreams to pursue. There’s no end to the madness that is gear! This list contains some of the best gear out there – from hand-built and rare,… Read more
#New Arrivals
Pedalheads Rejoice! Goodwood Audio now available at Swee Lee
Swee Lee is extremely excited to announce that we’re now official distributors for Goodwood Audio in Singapore and Malaysia. You may have met the boys from Goodwood Audio when they were here at our Swee Lee store at The Star Vista earlier this year. If there’s just one thing we… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
School’s Out! 10 Musical Instruments to Kickstart your Music Journey
Put aside the books, the school holidays are here! If you’ve always wanted to learn a new instrument or pick up a new hobby, there’s no better time to start. Aside from being away from the stresses of exams and school, many studies have shown that playing a musical instrument… Read more
#Events
Taylor Road Show 2018: The Guitars
Last night, we hosted Taylor’s factory expert Andy Lund for a Road Show right here at our flagship store at The Star Vista. There was a beautiful array of Taylor guitars on display – from pieces showcasing the V-Class bracing to models worthy of a place in a museum. Here are… Read more
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Best Picks: Electric Guitars under $3,000
There’s no better time to be in the market for a guitar. Improvements in manufacturing, quality control and technology means high-end guitars no longer have to cost a fortune. Aspirational brands like Gibson and Gretsch and high-value guitars like American-made Fenders are now sold at a more accessible price, and… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Modulation 101: A Guide to Vibrato, Phasers, Flangers and Chorus
Listen to the opening riff of Heart’s iconic single, Barracuda: the first thing to hit is the heavy overdrive. It rumbles with the intensity of a buffalo stampede. Then a sweeping, whooshing effect that elevates the entire riff, taking the opening to a whole new level. This psychedelic effect that… Read more