Renovation @ Swee Lee

I am far away from Singapore. Yet, I am still well-updated about what is going on in Singapore, even that not-so-recent MRT Auntie story (thanks to my friends on Twitter). 

Anyway, Swee Lee Bras Basah Showroom is under renovation. 

Despite that, business is going on as usual. Maybe just a bit messy, that's all.

*Swee Lee has price revisions for many of its product. Good or bad? Hmm, I will give you an example: A DiMarzio Super Distortion is priced at S$85.

In addition, there are finally new stocks of Hardwire effects. I waited eternity for that Delay/Looper to be available there and now that it is available, I am in Myanmar. Life is playing a trick on me. -.-

So do call them up if you are interested in knowing the prices

Good news for those in Singapore #1

Yes, good news. Everyone loves good news. Everyone loves hearing the good things. And I'm going to do just that.

Swee Lee is opening up a new branch at Peninsula there. Great isn't? Now, you don't have to travel all the way to Bras Basah (but of course) unless you are looking into something more than guitars (like drums and keyboards, synths)

Once in 4 years - The Leap Year.

Leap Year... Once in every 4 years. Swee Lee has some promotions for this special year..

The offer is on Mustang Amps but ONLY if you buy either Fender Road Worn Vintage, Road Worn Players or Blacktop. In other words, it is considered a bundle. Please contact Swee Lee for more information. 

Sale @ Sims Drive

The pictures says it all! Please contact Swee Lee for more information!

DEEPAVALI SALE! @ Swee Lee Katong

Pictures say it all. And yes, its UP TO 50% discount. You will probably get the 50% discount for list priced items. Those on NETT price would be 10% off. 

I can't go. 15 days to A lvl. What do u expect? =.=

Fender and Jackson Day @ Bras Basah

Well, the picture says it all. If you are trying to get a new Fender or Jackson (especially Jackson), you might be interested to pay Bras Basah a visit. Please expect long queues and stuffs as well. It's normal.

The bullseye

The title might give you a hint of what I am trying to talk about. Indeed, it is about Zakk Wylde. If you are a loyal fan of Wylde and wanted a guitar like him, Swee Lee has an Epiphone version of his signature guitar.

The models available are both Custom Plus. The Camo version comes with a maple fretboard, which is something you don't normally see on a Les Paul. Both comes with EMG-81 and 85 unlike the Buzzsaw version: it comes with passive EMGs. 

Sing along with my guitar!

I now have a pedal which will sing along with my guitar. I got it from Swee Lee sales yesterday. The queue was 'awesomely' long. I took me 2 hours before I can pay for my item.

Here's my purchase (and some fries from McDonald's. I haven't taste them for nearly a month.)

What pedal sings along with you? Boss Harmonist PS-6

Now, PS-6 is basically a pitch shifting effect. It has the harmoniser, pitch shifter, detune and special feature called Super-Bend. S.bend allows you to get those 'dive-bomb' effects.

Inside the box. The safety precautions is largest among all the other stuffs in it. Pictures explain that the best!

The PS-6 is preloaded with a GP Alkaline 9V battery. It is said that PS-6 runs on alkaline battery for a maximum of 8 hours or so. I don't need the battery. Maybe it will come in handy elsewhere.

Once again, the Harmonist PS-6. PS-6 is not a very difficult pedal to use but it is not very friendly to any beginner though. I am still at the point of exploring this pedal. The detune and pitch shift are currently my favourites.

Pre-national SALE! @Swee Lee

Yes. Once again, Swee Lee is holding up a sale again! And this time, it is at Bras Basah. This definitely isn't just clearing of stocks since they have just restock most of their items. 

As usual, long trials will not be allowed. Or trials may not be allowed at all depending on the crowd. So please do understand them. Serving a crowd on the sales day is not-at-all an easy task. There is no dress code for this sales and no entrance fee as well. Some people had complained about the entrance fees Swee Lee had imposed during some sales at Katong. It is just a strategy to filter all the window shoppers and thus reducing the crowd. 

I definitely am going there, if they have the stuff I want.

Swee Lee's extended GSS

Remember that Swee Lee participated in the GSS? And they are giving out 30% discount for many items?

I have a piece of good news then. Just yesterday or so, my junior bought her Ibanez bass and she enjoyed a 30% discount. When I asked her, she said it only ends by 16 of July!

Now, that explains why the prices of the drums are still covered up. :D

Cort Promo @ Swee Lee Katong

This may be a good news for those who are looking for a new guitar or bass.

Cort X1 is a very decent guitar (I decided to try it because it was RED!). The body is agathis so I expect it to be heavier compared to Cort X3, which is very light. And tone-wise, it should be less brighter as well. Another difference is the bridge: X1 sports a 6-screw vintage tremolo while X3 is a fixed bridge. In my opinion, Cort guitars and basses are quite well-built for the price you are paying for. Definitely worth considering. Some tend to shy away from guitars like this because they are not familiar with the brands.

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SV called me today. My Squier is ready to pick up. Only picking it up by Friday though.

Late Pirate Fever

A few months ago, Singapore was struck by the Pirate Fever due to the "Pirates of the Caribbean". But Swee Lee is trying to ignite this fever again by this:

My opinion: I don't like my guitars to have any pictures of any movies or even my favourite bands. =)

Gibson promotion

This is a good news for those looking for a Gibson.

Mind you, this is NOT Gibson LP standard. I know a few people who will take any 'Gibson Les Paul' to be a standard and expect a humbucker sound. -.- These Studios are single coils Les Paul. 

And there is an alternative out there. It's up to you to find it out. 

Emily The Weird....Strange I mean

Swee Lee's other bundle.

Although it said 'G-310', don't be misled into thinking this SG has the same specs at the original SG G-310. The original's body is made of Alder while Emily version is basswood.

Satriani COMBO

Swee Lee's newest bundle.

As stated above. Do note that you will be getting a CORT CGC 70 HARDCASE, not Ibanez.

Once again, Sale at Katong

Sometimes, I wonder when will this renovation be actualised. How many months has it been since Swee Lee Katong has been announcing their 'Renovation Sales'? Well, does this matter? As long as there is a sale, the consumers will be at an advantage, isn't?

I only find the bass package interesting. GSR is the Gio version of Sound Gear and it is supposed to give the famous Soundgear sleekness, comfort, tone, and playability. 

Dr. Epiphone

To all the Gibson/Epiphone fans, Swee Lee has something for you.

The posters describe it all. However, this is definitely not for me; I am not that much of a Gibson/Epiphone fan.

Temptation?

I went down to Swee Lee Katong to check out what is for sale this time round.
Sadly, they are all the old sales, mainly consist of leftovers of the past 2 sales. However, don't let the word 'leftover' think they are lousy. Some of them are still worthwhile getting.

Remember the Smash Box I was talking about? Well, I saw a couple of them at the sales today. The price was too tempting. S$63 for SM7 (listed price is about $126 and 50% off that price is the promo price)? Definitely tempting. However, I still manage to resist it. I can't be buying stuffs mindlessly and need to gauge my needs and my wants first before buying.

In conclusion, I bought nothing. =P

Labour Day SALE

Guys. Make your trip down to Swee Lee Katong this coming Monday!! Why?

This year seems to be a prosperous year for Swee Lee. I have lost count on the number of sales they had made. It is far more than last year. =)

Swee Lee Promotion update (Amp Sale)

Apparently, Swee Lee is trying to clear off amplifiers of various brands.

There are quite a range of brands you can choose from actually. However, this offer is only limited to Katong Showroom. The 50% off discount might be an incentive for you to check them out.