Swee Lee Clarke Quay

cafe — Chinatown · Singapore

About Swee Lee Clarke Quay

Swee Lee is a Singapore-based musical instrument and audio equipment retailer, operated by Swee Lee Holdings Pte Ltd. The business sells across a broad range of categories including guitars and basses, amplifiers and monitors, pedals and pedalboards, drums and percussion, keyboards and pianos, vocals and microphones, DJ equipment, live sound and studio recording gear, as well as accessories, cases and gig bags, and lifestyle items.

Alongside new gear, Swee Lee runs a Used Gear programme under the name Well Played Gear, covering categories such as solid body electric guitars, acoustic guitars, hollow body electric guitars and electric basses. The retailer also offers a Custom Shop, repair and servicing, and a sell-or-trade option for customers' existing gear.

Swee Lee stocks a large number of instrument and audio brands, spanning guitar makers such as Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, PRS, Gretsch and Taylor, amp and pedal brands like Marshall, Boss, MXR and Blackstar, and pro audio brands including Shure, Neumann, Focusrite and Universal Audio, among many others. The company also runs Shop With a Specialist appointments and the Swee Lee Music Academy.

Swee Lee: Musical Instrument and Audio Equipment Retailer in Singapore

Swee Lee, operated by Swee Lee Holdings Pte Ltd, is a Singapore musical instrument and audio equipment retailer covering a wide span of the music-making world, from guitars and drums to DJ gear and studio recording equipment.

A Broad Range of Categories

The retailer organises its offering into categories including Guitars & Basses, Amplifiers & Monitors, Pedals & Pedalboards, Drums & Percussion, Keyboards & Pianos, Vocals & Microphones, DJ Equipment, Live Sound and Studio & Recording. Accessories, Cases & Gig Bags, Lifestyle & Gifts, and Vinyl, Cassettes & CDs round out the catalogue for musicians and music fans alike.

New Arrivals and Used Gear

Recent new arrivals highlighted on the site include the Warwick RockBass Streamer LX 5-String Bass in red metallic high polish, the Meris Ottobit X modular degradation and texture engine pedal, and the Marshall Kilburn III Bluetooth speaker in brown.

For players looking for pre-owned instruments, Swee Lee runs a dedicated Used Gear section under the name Well Played Gear, covering solid body electric guitars, acoustic guitars, hollow body and semi-hollow electric guitars, and 4- and 5-string electric basses.

Brands Stocked

Swee Lee carries an extensive range of brands across every category, from major guitar makers such as Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, PRS, Gretsch, Taylor and Martin, to amplifier and pedal brands including Marshall, Boss, MXR, Blackstar and Electro-Harmonix. On the audio side, the retailer stocks pro brands such as Shure, Neumann, AKG, Focusrite, Universal Audio and Genelec, alongside drum brands like Pearl, TAMA, Ludwig and Sabian, and DJ equipment from Pioneer DJ, Denon DJ and Numark.

Services Beyond Retail

Beyond selling gear, Swee Lee offers a Custom Shop for tailored instrument work, a Repairs & Services option for maintenance, and a Sell or Trade programme for customers wanting to part-exchange or sell their existing equipment. Customers can also book a Shop With a Specialist appointment for personalised buying advice, and the company runs the Swee Lee Music Academy for music education.

Getting in Touch

Swee Lee Holdings Pte Ltd is registered at 56 Neil Road, Singapore 088830, and can be reached by email at [email protected]. The website also links out to a Find a Store page for customers looking for a physical outlet, and to an online store secured via Shopify with SSL encryption, with free shipping and taxes included on orders.

Signature items

  • Warwick RockBass Streamer LX 5-String Bass
  • Meris Ottobit X Pedal
  • Marshall Kilburn III Bluetooth Speaker
  • Used Gear by Well Played Gear
  • Custom Shop
  • Repairs & Services

Menu

Services

  • Custom Shop — Custom instrument service
  • Repairs & Services — Instrument repair and servicing
  • Sell or Trade — Option to sell or trade in existing gear
  • Shop With a Specialist — Appointment-based shopping with a specialist
  • Swee Lee Music Academy — Music academy offered by Swee Lee

Categories

  • Guitars & Basses — Electric, acoustic and bass guitars
  • Amplifiers & Monitors — Amplifiers and studio monitors
  • Pedals & Pedalboards — Effects pedals and pedalboards
  • Accessories — Instrument and audio accessories
  • Drums & Percussion — Drum kits and percussion instruments
  • Keyboards & Pianos — Keyboards and pianos
  • Cases & Gig Bags — Instrument cases and gig bags
  • Lifestyle & Gifts — Lifestyle and gift items
  • Vocals & Microphones — Microphones and vocal equipment
  • DJ Equipment — DJ gear and equipment
  • Vinyl, Cassettes & CDs — Music media including vinyl, cassettes and CDs
  • Live Sound — Live sound reinforcement equipment
  • Studio & Recording — Studio and recording equipment
  • Used Gear by Well Played Gear — Used solid body electric guitars, acoustic guitars, hollow body electric guitars and electric basses

Frequently asked questions

What does Swee Lee sell?
Guitars and basses, amplifiers and monitors, pedals, drums and percussion, keyboards and pianos, vocals and microphones, DJ equipment, live sound, studio and recording gear, plus accessories, cases and lifestyle items.
Does Swee Lee sell used instruments?
Yes, through its Used Gear by Well Played Gear section, covering solid body, acoustic and hollow body electric guitars, and electric basses.
Can I get an instrument repaired at Swee Lee?
Yes, Swee Lee offers a Repairs & Services option.
Does Swee Lee offer custom instrument work?
Yes, through their Custom Shop service.
Can I sell or trade in my gear?
Yes, Swee Lee has a Sell or Trade option for existing gear.
How can I contact Swee Lee?
By email at [email protected], or via the Contact Us page on their website.
Does Swee Lee offer music lessons?
Yes, through the Swee Lee Music Academy.

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