Reviews of Swee Lee The Star Vista. (Music Store) - Singapore (Singapore).

Swee Lee The Star Vista

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1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-07 / 08 / 09 / 10, Singapore 138617

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M. S. P.

Today, I came here just to see around and check out their items, very cool guitars, electric drums, speakers and many more, as I walk around, I was approached by a friendly staff who tells us more about the place and their stuff and he told us that they even have a cafe deeper inside, so we went and try one of their chocolate drink, it was awesome, very peaceful vibes perfect for those studying or to have a chit chat. I parked my vehicle at the basement 3, spent about 2 hours+ charges bout $3+. So yeah it's inside star vista and this place have all the eatries to offer.

R. R.

It’s not bad. My son who just turned three is crazy about musical instruments. He was running around visibly excited about all the guitars. Some of the staff were welcoming to his curiosity. Of course I did manage him to ensure nothing was damaged. I think if more places were to understand that these children are future customers, and welcome their curiosity it may go a long way to sustain their business. Nevertheless, I think my son thought Swee Lee was Disneyland.

J. Y.

Very nice and kind. Martin was very nice to us and helped me buy my first guitar. He’s also really good at playing the electric guitar. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to buy a guitar. I also recommend this place to beginners as well! Thanks for the service!

I. T. (.

Crowded as usual with this lifestyle concept shop similar to the one in Clarke Quay. Was served by Erik, who did an awesome job introducing the range of guitars suitable for my son. He noticed the din when we were testing the guitars and brought us to the enclosed room where we could hear the strings more accurately. He even checked the units that were available but not on display to allow us a more in-depth comparison. We walked away after an hour with a great buy for the Taloy 114 Grand Auditorium. Erik may be soft-spoken, but he sures packed a great service grandeur!

c. l.

Went to the flagship shop to buy electrics guitar for my girl as she is looking to learn electric guitar. Warren was very helpful in showing us around and giving us his advice as we are totally clueless as to what to get. Great experience!

B. H.

Martin was really helpful he guide us since we entered the shop. Good experience

Z. T.

I had an excellent experience at Swee Lee Star Vista’s outlet thanks to Martin! He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, helping me find the perfect guitar that suited my style and budget.Despite already ended his work at 8pm, he stayed with me until 8.30pm just to ensure I am satisfied with my purchases! His passion for music was profound, and he went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with my purchase. Highly recommend looking for Martin for anyone looking to buy a guitar here!

C. N.

The place that I go to for music and guitars supplies. I’ve been supporting this shop since it was located at peninsula plaza. Very old and reliable brand name in Singapore. A wide range of guitars and musical instruments available for sale for all kinds of budget. Staff was ok, and they allow you to walk around and “shop” yourself. Prices I thought was ok, not too expensive. They do have an online store as well but i would usually visit since it’s close to my house.

E. Y.

Great flagship store, plenty of different guitar models to choose from. Staff very friendly and helpful but not over-bearing. Ended up buying a new guitar and delivered same day.

K. (.

Bought the Taylor 114ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar from this outlet. Taylor's guitar is no doubt in playability and meet all the expectations, but what suprise me in this whole purchase is the sales person from Swee Lee, Martin Wong. He meticulously handle all questions that I've posted to him regarding this guitar. Not only he shows great attention to my enquiries, he shows great sincerity to his customer. He even unpack the guitar before hand (with me permission granted prior to collection) to ensure all is good. To me, product quality is crucial but the altitude of the sales person wins everything. Martin, you did very well, thank you and keep the great work. Do not be dismay by nasty customer. God blessed you. Kenneth Yeow

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Had some problems with payment. Staff were friendly and not judgemental. Shout-out to GIO who patiently helped me with my purchase. Very thankful and happy for his awesome service.

J. X. O.

Awesome experience with Qai who was super friendly and patient with all my noob questions. No hard selling at all and he also gave me time and space to think things through. Came back the next day and once again his service is super fantastic, finally decided to make the purchase. Delivery was super fast in 2 days too! Thanks Swee Lee and Qai!!

R.

I went in to the store to enquire about a couple of electric guitars that I am interested in. The staff were very friendly, and I would like to make a special mention to Mr. Faris, who was especially helpful and patient. I will definitely recommend Mr. Faris to anyone interested in checking out any music instruments from the store.

c. h.

Very cool. They had Gibson guitars for display and I got to play a 1959 Les Paul standard. Im lowkey kinda sad about the displayed selection as they all seem to be either fender, Ibanez, or PRS, and there were only two Jackson guitars on display

c. t.

I brought my husband over to shop for a guitar as he is starting to learn, so we have absolutely very weak knowledge regarding guitars. We were greeted by Qai at the door when we first stepped into the shop. My husband tried on many guitars and was still contemplating about which guitar to get. Throughout the 1.5hrs of shopping around, Qai was extremely patient. I saw a guitalele and decided to buy it to try as it was so cute! Yes I bought it based purely on looks. When we got home we realised that the instrument was not very suitable for beginner learners as the chords are very different. Hence we decide to return it and exchange for store credits. Matt and Qai were extremely helpful throughout the refund process. During this trip, my husband was quite sure what brand of guitar he would like to get. However, there were really too many models to choose from. He tried almost everything ranging from $500-$1200 with and without the electronic plugin. Qai also kindly lent us the Fender Amp to try out the plug in to see how they sound. This time we took about 2hrs and Qai was never pushy throughout the whole time. He gave us the space and time to think and yet is always nearby for us to ask questions. As we are not that good at playing the instrument, we asked if he could show us what the capabilities of the instruments and he kindly obliged. Thanks for giving us a personal concert! He really made us feel at home in this shop. Thanks Qai and Swee Lee. We finally chose the right guitar for this season of our life and can't wait to start playing it.

D.

Drinks taste great! We had their matcha latte and honey citron tea. The matcha latte (I think had some added sugar inside) was sweeter than usual, but not overly sweet. The ratio was just perfect. And it was warm / hot, which made it all the better. Honey citron tea had enough yuzu thing and was flavourful. The two drinks we had here was really good. They have some power plugs if you want to work, though the ambience doesn't really support that. Overall, great drinks and decent service.

F.

A decent place and interesting concept to mix music instruments with a cafe. Very little seating area. Too many pple camping there like Starbucks. Couldn't find the "Y" candle on sale!! Overall pricing of instruments are slightly higher by 10-20%. Ukelele cost above 300 when I last checked.

F. C.

Swee Lee @ The Star Vista is one of the very few "bigger" guitar place around the western region of S'pore. Have nice range of guitars, accessories, turntable, vinyl discs and even a cafe. There is also a studio here.

S. C.

I had an amazing experience purchasing a guitar here. The staff were polite and sincerely helpful. They did not try to upsell me anything. I felt a genuine impression when they explained the differences between the guitars and their prices, especially to a beginner like myself. This is one of the rare cases nowadays in retail where the staff are customer-centric first, then sales-focused. Thanks again to the staff at Swee Lee Star Vista. I will definitely come back :)

S.

Got my first guitar, the person was really patient and nice and helped me tune the guitar. I think his name was Gio. Thank you!

S. C.

Friendly, cheerful and helpful Zam... A delight to speak with him. Experienced advise. Truly appreciate his comments

H. A.

Wide range of amps, e guitars etc. You may not get to try out all products in stall so is good to call them before you drop by. They are able help you place order on site and ship your home.

S. H. X.

served by martin! he was very knowledgeable and brought me through the different types of guitar available. i’m a complete beginner and it was my first time buying a guitar. i’m reassured that someone like him served me!

U. R.

They have the intermediate models like Gibson’s, the Taylor’s, fenders Ltd good collection. I was keen on this Taylor but unfortunately they din have the boxed piece.

E. Y.

Sweet Lee has reinvented itself from the yesteryears for selling guitars and school band instruments, to being a go-to place for wannabe rockers and now a lifestyle entity. It's transformation is what sustains it and brings a previously archaic business to the next era. I had coffee there, something I had delayed for some time. The latte was good but hand drip coffee was not available although I saw some good beans at the counter. Worth a visit!

G. C. (.

Brought home a Fender bass today from Swee Lee at Star Vista with the help of an amazing and helpful staff. Special shoutout to Raihan (bald brother) for providing top-notch service, insight and guidance.

A. M.

Bought guitar strings and other stuff. If you want to purchase musical instruments best to check online before going down to the shop. Very conveniently located near MRT. For those driving there's ample parking space.

C. T.

I was introduced to Aryadni by a friend. Our whole interaction was only via Whatsapp but she answered all my queries about the bass guitar I was looking for, Ibanez AFB200, with great detail and attentiveness. She was really kind to take as many photos and videos of the bass for me as I have requested to since I wasn't able to make a trip down to the shop physically. She never once showed any unwillingness and even replied to my Whatsapp messages till late at night. She went out of her way to find and recommend me casing that suits my needs. Truly appreciate her dedication and the excellent service she has rendered throughout the whole transaction! Thank you so much, Nini, you are a gem!

L. P. J.

Amazing Collections of Instruments

W. O.

Martin was great, went out of his way to fond some items for me.

L. _.

Nice cafe for hanging out or doing a bit of work, always ordering Magic I don’t know why 😂 the coffee here’s good. Nice vibes and music, chilling out.

P. K.

Professional staff. Lot of instruments. Fast delivery to your home. Good athmosphere in the shop.

M. N.

Thank you Instructor John for teaching Emmanuel so well. Being a first timer to playing guitar, his enthusiasm has been further fueled by your passion, skill and dedication! We can't thank you enough for the enjoyable lessons and will certainly return to your classes when his time schedule permits! Please continue to be a blessing to your students and we wish you all the best in your endeavour! Thank you Swee Lee for the pleasant and conducive environment. All your service crew are friendly and helpful especially Karen who has been most thoughtful.

M. L. W.

Aryadni, Swee Lee sales specialist, was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. She hosted me to try out various guitars and was not pushy. We also jammed together in trying the guitars. It was wonderful to know Aryadni and I’ve enjoyed my time at Swee Lee. Thank you Aryadni! 😊

R. B.

Great place to shop...the staff are very accommodating

G.

I bought an audio interface and some other stuff there, it was a great experience, staff were approachable, patient and helpful. Usually I get nervous visiting music stores but the staff there areamazing. Looking forward to shop there in the near future. (:

Y. Y.

Great store, Friendly and Helpful staff especially Martin Wong. He helped me out with choice of guitar and recommended me many great things!

N.

Found the variety of instruments very nice and wide. Appreciated the fact that the staff allowed me to freely try out their guitars, and they have seats so you can play comfortably, although common sense would tell you not to play extremely loudly, and to be careful when handling the guitars. When going to make my purchase the staff was very helpful with packing my items and was very welcoming, making the purchase very quick and easy. Would definitely recommend coming here to see their range of instruments and accessories. The design and the layout of the store is really nice too.

C. L.

Unknown to many, there is actually a nice small cafe inside the musical instrument shop. Cosy and relatively quiet. Drinks are pretty good, staff are quite friendly!

A.

It’s definitely our go-to place for musical instruments and service! Awesome assistance by Erik as referred by John. Swee Lee needs more people like both!! Thanks 😊

P. M.

I visited here for repairing my electric guitar, the service was exemplary

R. (.

Got a lot of my music equipment here for more than 3 years! A good store with varieties of Acoustic, Electric guitars Etc. Please do give this place a visit!

M. N.

Had a great time in your outlet last night at Star Vista looking for some nice guitars.Your staff name Erik did a good job by introducing to me a line of acoustic guitar that made me spoilt for choice. Tried a few models and Erik was there throughout to explain the built and tones of the particular guitar model that i was testing out. He is very well versed in the guitar department and that is what customers like myself greatly appreciated when looking to pick up a new instrument. Well done Swee Lee for grooming a good staff like Erik. Will gladly recommend Swee Lee to my peers for future pick ups.

x.

visited the store looking for a tuner and was a little unsure about different aspects of it, i asked a staff for help, Gio, and he was extremely informative and friendly, and even patiently answered all my questions pertaining to the subject. would definitely visit again due to the friendly staff and warm atmosphere, thanks again ☺️

J. A.

We were assisted by Raihan when we went down for an exchange. He was incredibly helpful throughout, really took the time to go through the different recommendations, and had us try out the guitar to make sure that we were comfortable. Raihan's cheery personality also made whole experience very warm and welcoming. Thank you for the excellent service! Had such a lovely time at the store tonight. Very pleased with our purchase today :)

G. S.

Swee Lee is one of the oldest and most respected music stores in Singapore. Their flagship store, located in the Star Vista shopping mall, is a must-visit destination for any musician or music lover. Swee Lee has been serving the music community for over 70 years, and they have a reputation for selling high-quality instruments and equipment. The Swee Lee Star Vista store is spacious and well-organized, with a wide selection of musical instruments, accessories, and audio equipment. The store is spread over two levels, with the ground floor dedicated to guitars, basses, and drums, while the upper floor is home to keyboards, synthesizers, and DJ equipment. The store is bright and airy, with plenty of natural light, making it an inviting and comfortable place to browse and shop. One of the things that sets Swee Lee apart from other music stores is the knowledgeable and friendly staff. The salespeople are all musicians themselves, so they can offer expert advice on everything from choosing the right guitar to setting up a home recording studio. They are always happy to answer questions and offer recommendations, and they go out of their way to make sure customers are satisfied with their purchases. The selection of guitars at Swee Lee is impressive, with everything from beginner instruments to high-end models. They have a wide range of acoustic and electric guitars from brands like Gibson, Fender, and Taylor, as well as lesser-known brands that offer great value for money. The staff are happy to let customers try out guitars and amps, so you can get a feel for the sound and playability before making a purchase. The drum section at Swee Lee is also extensive, with a wide range of drum kits, cymbals, and accessories. They stock popular brands like Pearl, Tama, and Zildjian, as well as boutique brands that cater to specific styles of music. The staff are knowledgeable about drumming and can offer advice on everything from tuning to choosing the right sticks. The keyboard and synthesizer section on the upper floor of the store is a haven for electronic music producers and performers. They have a range of keyboards and synthesizers from brands like Korg, Roland, and Yamaha, as well as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces. They also stock DJ equipment like turntables, mixers, and controllers, making it a one-stop-shop for DJs and producers. Swee Lee also offers a range of music accessories like strings, picks, cables, and cases, as well as audio equipment like speakers and headphones. They have a well-stocked repair center for guitars and other instruments, so you can get your gear fixed quickly and affordably. Overall, Swee Lee Star Vista is a fantastic music store that offers a wide range of high-quality instruments and equipment, backed up by expert advice and friendly customer service. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first instrument or a professional musician looking for top-of-the-line gear, Swee Lee has something for everyone. Highly recommended.

L. L.

Good selection of guitars. Came in to look for something to learn with. Walked away happy as a new owner of a fender stratocaster. Erik, thanks for the patience and support!

B. L.

I always have a very pleasant experience every time I come here. Ryan, in particular, is always helpful and enthusiastic in assisting me. I recently purchased an Epiphone DC Pro and he was very helpful through the entire process. Would really recommend anybody looking for guitars to take a look, their selection is huge and well-maintained!

Y. F. L.

I personally had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staffs were very friendly and approachable, helping me throughout the entire process of choosing a guitar and finally buying it. Will definitely come back if I need anything else!

T. G.

A music shop with a very welcoming ambience and a cafe that serves excellent coffee. The music shop section focuses on guitars, basses and some home studio equipment. Would be nice if there was a keyboard section too. There’s a “lifestyle” section that sells vinyls, clothes and other “lifestyle” type items. There look to be some teaching studios at the black of the store.

T. C.

The best music store ever, spacious, fun, exciting.

b.

The atmosphere is wonderul here, as expected for their flagship store. If you are looking to find your musical needs this place is perfect for you, from amps to guitars this place has it all!

N. S.

I was assisted by Abel when I went down to swee lee to look for a guitar. Would recommend to look for him! He was very helpful and friendly, especially patient in making sure I was comfortable and recommended the 314ce Acoustic Guitar. It was a very pleasant experience! Thank you for the incredible service! Happy with my purchase today.

J. C.

My favourite guitar shop ever. The staff here are super friendly and do not pressurize you into buying a guitar or judge your skill set. Just treat their guitars with love and their guitars will love you back 10 folds. I just wish they carried Martin guitars... Perhaps in the future :)?

R. R.

Went there to look at guitars and what they had to offer. The atmosphere was great, the staff there were really warm and welcoming!! Learnt quite a handful of things from them too. But definitely coming back to try out the that the staffs there hyped me up for coffee!!

L. L.

Best service among all swee lees in Singapore, actually i think this is the best guitar shop in sg but haven't visit all shops yet lol not 100% sure. staff here always listen to what I'm talking about and give best recommendations according to my needs. Very patient even though I'm very noob and asked a lot stupid questions.

Z. C.

Never been to a music store before, but my experience there has def opened up my mind and heart. ONE OF THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY ENCOUNTERED FROM LITERALLY EVERYONE OF THE STAFF! So cool and humble human beings there! They spent so much time explaining even tho they knew I wasn't gonna get a guitar. I think alot of stores needs to learn from the staff's here in Swee Lee Star Vista Branch. Cant wait for my next visit :D P.S. Didnt go out empty handed! Bought myself a handful of guitar picks tho!!

K. L.

Swee Lee's online sales platform is outstanding. I have made multiple purchases. Transactions have always been smooth thanks to their efficient team. I am a satisfied customer.

L. W.

Attentive customer service with a friendly staff crew. Large range of products from low to high end of guitars and various instruments alongside a huge variety of complimenting items like strings, amps and effects. Spent too much time looking at everything although I was only there to buy a new set of strings.

G. C.

Love the large collection of guitars and accessories. Theres even a cafe at the back for those in the know, as I definitely wasn't and only stumbled upon it by accident as it's so well hidden at the back.

J. H.

Bought two guitars on two different dates from their online store. Swee lee has really up-ed their game. Pleasant experience. I chose one guitar wrongly and they managed to cancel and refund in a jiffy. Both guitars came delivered in good condition.

T. L.

great selection of all music tools

L. P. I.

Very nice little cafe. The food is surprisingly good. Portion is reasonable. Coffee is superbly aromatic. Glad we found this little cafe nested inside a music store.

E. R.

Great customer service from the Star Vista store and online as well. Special thanks to Markus from customer service for providing me with my enquiries and purchases via email. Thanks and keep up the good work.

K. B.

Sweelee has been consistently providing high quality service - both online and in their stores. Their staff is very knowledgeable and service minded. Honorable mention goes to Markus who has helped with a bunch of queries in the last few weeks.

M. S.

Came in to buy one string which I had snapped, and asked if I could use the space to put the rest of my strings in (I'm new to the guitar). Wound up having the staff patiently guide me through the stringing process and also talk to me more about other guitar-related stuff. Will definitely visit in the future for my other guitar needs.

G. J.

Awesome service! Went for checking/restring my guitar and Loon(Technician) gave me the best experience. Highly recommend :)

Y. T.

It is a nice cafe/instrument shop. You can enjoy your time here, while you are searching for instrument. Nice place! Also, the amount of guitar and amps they have are great, I feel this is one of the best place to look for instrument in Singapore.

S. L.

Great folks helping you and nice that you can try out the instruments, esp when there's not micj customers around. Just me respectful and not go overboard with the volume.

J. F.

Raihan helped with the process of purchasing and was friendly, accomodating and his service was 10/10. Made the process of purchase so smooth! Shoutout to instructor John for the link up!

T. L.

Fantastic customer service and variety. Must have spent days in there trying out many different makes, models from 000s to jumbos. Despite my unfocussed search I never felt pushed, and just got educated on wood choices, setup, playing style etc... Rarely do you get such a combination of knowledge, willingness to share, patience to bring out of the store pieces of the same model, etc... Aryadni is a superstar!

R.

Had a really positive experience here at swee lee bv! I came in to restring my acoustic guitar. They told me that I had to check in my guitar as they don't do restringing on weekends but were still willing to teach me how to when I said I didn't know how. Faizal taught me step by step, gave tips to take care of my guitar and even helped to fix my warped guitar neck at no cost. He was very patient throughout the whole process and it was a really pleasant experience. Thanks again Faizal for your help!

J. F.

Great customer service from all the staff, even had the chance to spazz about the PRS guitar models with one of the extremely friendly personnel, Raihan. Overall a great experience to try and test guitars before buying! 10/10 ☺️

R.

Excellent service! I am from the UK and worked with sales rep Amir online and via email. Amir's service was second to none and certainly maintained the quality of service from Swee Lee are very well known for!

C. Z. M.

The staff was very kind and patient 🥺🥺🥺 the guy in the glasses helped me a lot even though i kept asking him to repeat his explanations 🥺🥺🥺 10/10 got my first electric guitar here and i am happy 😊😊😊 but i forgor 💀 to take my cable 💀 will go uhh tmr to get it... i think(?) Anyways very recommend 👍 the café's waffle was delicious as well

N. C.

Too much coffee shop not enough instrument. Decent selection of guitars, good selection of major brand pedals, and then an assortment of bluetooth speakers and a seemingly picked completely at random.

M. I.

A great place to find musical instruments and vinyl collection. The price is also great!

H. O.

The atmosphere is nice and the ice cream waffles are delicious! It's a great cafe to go with friends because they offer discounts on drinks during certain times☺️

S. M.

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