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Build Your Home Recording Studio under $1k, $3k & $7k

Got all these new tunes ready to go, but perhaps you've not got a way to get them recorded? If you’re a musician who feels hindered by this, the solution is easy. Why not assemble your home recording studio? First of all, building your own home studio is not as… Read more

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A Beginner Guide to Turntables

There’s no denying it – the vinyl and turntable combo is making one hell of a comeback and it’s here to stay! There are so many reasons vinyl is so desirable. The physical connection of owning a beautiful copy of an album you love. Or pulling a record out of… Read more

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Tone Chasing: Evidence Audio Cables

So you’ve got the guitar, the amp, the effect pedals, and you’re sounding amazing. However, there’s just one more piece of equipment that you’re missing. Enter Evidence Audio’s legendary audio cables. Trust us when we say that these audio cables will take your tone to the next level. Shop Evidence… Read more

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Swee Lee Welcomes Bad Cat Amplifiers

It’s new amp(s) day here at Swee Lee and this is one we’re really excited for. This time we’re bringing boutique amps builders – Bad Cat Amplifiers – into the spotlight. Designed and built in the rock ’n’ roll state of California, Bad Cat’s extraordinary amplifiers have captured the hearts… Read more

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How to Find the Perfect Beginner Electric Guitar

So you’ve made your choice. Whether you've been captivated by the chops of your guitar heroes like Slash or John Mayer, or enticed by its unmistakeable sound, you’ve finally decided you want to become an electric guitar player. Now all that is left is to find your very first beginner… Read more

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Buyer’s Guide: The Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

Gather around the campfire y’all – we’re going to be talking about acoustic guitars for beginners.Call us biased but the acoustic guitar is one of the most beautiful sounding instruments in the world! With countless centuries of innovation and evolution, this self-amplifying stringed instrument has gone through countless iterations before… Read more

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Guitar Pedals for Beginners

Do guitarists really need effect pedals? While some cynics might consider them an unnecessary addition to your set-up, we think they add dynamics and edge to your sound. Colour in your guitar lines down to the most specific embellishments and emulate your heroes with effect pedals. Shop our Guitar Pedal… Read more

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Best Pedalboard Power Supplies 2023

Whether you're a seasoned guitar virtuoso or a passionate pedal enthusiast, finding the right power supply is imperative to getting the best out of your pedals. To keep your guitar tones in top gear, here are our picks for the best pedalboard power supplies you can buy in 2023. Shop… Read more

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The Best Pedalboards 2023

There's no easier, neater way to organise your pedals and effects than on a pedalboard. Having all your stompboxes assembled on one tidy platform allows you to play, transport and store them together. It also enables you to organise the sequence of your guitar pedals along your chosen effects signal… Read more

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Best Mini Guitar Amps of 2023

Mini amps have come a long way. Back in the day, manufacturers were focused on making amps bigger and louder. That isn’t strictly the case now. Innovations in mini guitar amp technology have elevated them from niche products to gadgets with personalities of their own. In many cases, companies have… Read more

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How to Choose the Best Guitar Capo

Ask any guitar player what is their most indispensable tool and you might hear a few of them mention the capo. Especially those who fancy the acoustic guitar. The capo can sometimes be an unglamorous topic at the gear discussion table. They are inexpensive, not as gadget-ey as some other… Read more

#Gear & Tech Tips

What is an Audio Interface?

For beginners, audio interfaces might sound a little technical, but they really aren’t that scary. An audio interface is a device that will allow you to record any instrument or vocals into your computer, laptop or mobile device. You may be used to recording directly into your phone using the… Read more