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Colours of the Jalur Gemilang: Our Picks for Merdeka

We’re celebrating 64 years of Merdeka in 2021 and we’re commemorating this special occasion the only way we know – music! To mark Malaysia’s 64th birthday, we’ve got a special and appropriately numbered treat for you. For one day only on 31 August 2021, we’re giving out discount codes of… Read more

Studio Gear for Recording
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Build Your Home Recording Studio under RM3k, RM7.5k & RM15k

Got all these new tunes ready to go, but perhaps you've not got a way to get them recorded? If you’re a home-bound musician who’s feeling hampered by this, why not assemble your own home recording studio? First of all, building your own home studio is not as hard as… Read more

dude playing piano
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Types of Keyboards: Synths, MIDI, and Digital Pianos.

From the sounds of the Hammond organ in the 60s to the synthesizers of the 80s, no instrument has been able to adapt to the shifting music landscape like the keyboard. Its versatility, relative ease of playing and broad appeal have guaranteed its place in every modern genre. Shop Keyboards… Read more

Bugera Amp Face at Swee Lee Malaysia
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5 Great Guitar Amps Under RM3,500

Ask anyone within guitar circles about the fastest way to level up your tone and you'll likely get the same answer – get a better amp! As the final frontier of the journey that begins with the plucking of your guitar strings, the amp takes electronic signals and translate them… Read more

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Get to Know Heritage Guitars

Proudly handcrafted in the USA since 1985, Heritage Guitars are a great testament to impeccable guitar building. Heritage guitars trace their lineage back to one of the biggest names in the guitar world – Gibson, whose heyday in the 50s saw many guitars change the landscape of music culture. Shop Heritage… Read more

Jackson MJ series guitars
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Pre-Order: Jackson MJ Guitars from Japan

Good news Jackson fans! Here's a sneak peek at the goods we're bringing in soon. Among all the great guitar releases this year, the pre-eminent arrival of the MJ Series from Jackson has got us really stoked. Harking back to the early ‘90s when all their import guitars were manufactured… Read more

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Guitars, Basses, Ukes: It’s Time to Learn a New Instrument

Remember that one time you told someone that someday you’ll learn a new instrument? Well, if you’ve been putting it off – there’s no better place to start than the present moment. Also, thanks to the Internet, you’ve also got the resources to learn to play at home for free.… Read more

Must have guitar accessories
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7 Must-Have Guitar Accessories

So you've already gone and picked out your guitar and started on your very own musical journey. While a whole lot of practising and calluses await in your immediate future – there are also other aspects to look out for. One such area is the world of guitar accessories. Shop… Read more

Gretsch Drums
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That Great Gretsch Sound: Gretsch Drums

Gretsch! Ask anybody around and you'll most likely get answers that pertain to their iconic hollow-body guitars. But did you know? Long before Gretsch was known as a guitar powerhouse, Gretsch Drums were at the forefront of the company's history. The Gretsch brand as we know it started when Friedrich… Read more

man playing the bass guitar
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Finding the Perfect Beginner Bass Guitar

Call yourself a hopeless romantic, but you’ve fallen hard for the bass guitar. And who wouldn’t? It’s the unsung hero of the musical ensemble, often overshadowed by its flashier electric cousin. Yet, when a song begs for an injection of groove, drive, or funk, it’s the bass that everyone looks… Read more

A Les Paul Guitar
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5 Guitar Myths Debunked

Guitar myths are a dime a dozen. Trawl through the internet, social media, or even when you're at a bar with your guitarist friends, you’ll hear so many for yourself! For every true fact out there, there are so many falsehoods about gear just waiting to bamboozle beginners and exasperate… Read more

Two beginner guitars in a music store in Asia
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Beginner Guitars Under RM2,500: Electrics

If you're just starting out, or looking for a beater electric guitar, you've come to the right place! Budget or beginner guitars are perfect for aspiring guitarists who are just starting out or experienced players keen on a backup guitar for the road. Of course, working with a tighter budget… Read more