#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
#Buying Guides
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
#New Arrivals
Introducing the new Fender Player Series Line
How many of your guitar heroes played Fender instruments? We worshipped Jimi Hendrix on his Stratocaster, with his virtuosity and eccentricities. We marvelled at the genius of Jaco Pastorius on his road worn Jazz Bass. We all have, at some point, wanted to own a Fender. Just like our heroes. The… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Your Guide to Recording at Home. Fast.
If you’ve been to a home studio or a professional recording studio, you’ll have seen that recording musical instruments is serious business. From the clusters of cables and fancy equipment, to the expensive soundproofing which surrounds you – you might decide to leave recording to the pros. But thankfully, recording… Read more
#Buying Guides
A Buyer’s Guide: Your next Bass Guitar
Do you remember your first instrument? The one you learned your first chords and songs on and made countless memories. Many of us hold on to our first instruments, no matter how cheap or poorly made, just for those many sentimental moments. But some of our first success stories in… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Enter the World of Virtual Pedalboards and Amps
Musicians, whether professional or hobbyist, can spend thousands of dollars hunting down the perfect sound. Amplifiers that cost thousands, a never-ending cycle of effect pedals – it can become an addictive, endless, expensive journey. But it's also part of the joy: finding and creating your dream rig. So when a… Read more
#Gear & Tech Tips
Hollow Bodies: Why We Love Them
Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Kenny Burrel, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery, Scotty Moore. They all found their sounds and made their names with hollow bodied guitars. The big, warm, resonant sound produced by hollow bodied guitars is unmistakable, and its distinct characteristic is what draws many players to it. There is… Read more
#Inspiration
The Best Acoustic Guitars under $4,000
When we last touched on the subject of acoustic guitars, we showcased some top-of-the-line instruments. They represent the pinnacle of luthiery and command astronomical price tags. While such instruments are an absolute dream to own and play, you don’t necessarily have to part with this kind of money to enjoy… Read more
#Inspiration
The 4 Quintessential Jackson Models
Strats are perfect for blues. Les Pauls are great for rock. We all dislike overgeneralizations like these, but you can probably be forgiven for labelling Jackson as the name that ruled over metal and all things heavy. Just take a look at these names… Randy Rhoads, Chris Broderick, Phil Collen,… Read more