Sean De Leon

Guitarist

Primary Band(s):

Mary Chen

Playstyle & Tone Profile:

Versatile, multi-genre foundation with pure, direct-to-amp clarity.

Musical Journey & Growth

  • A Church Foundation: Sean's musical journey began in his local church at the age of twelve. Starting out as a drummer, he quickly expanded his skill set to the guitar before ultimately finding his true calling on the bass.
  • Embracing Versatility: Currently anchoring the rhythm section for Maryzark and Leila, Sean thrives on diversity. Refusing to be boxed into a single genre, he actively seeks out session work to constantly challenge his creative boundaries and explore various musical directions.

Musical Influences &
Sonic Philosophy

  • The Power of the Bassline: Sean is heavily influenced by the iconic playing of Nathan Azarcon. He credits Azarcon for proving that a well-crafted bassline can step out of the rhythm section's background and serve as the unforgettable, central hook that captures the audience's attention.

Montances gives me a much wider tonal range, making it easy to achieve the exact tone I want on stage—even without using any effects. I simply plug my bass directly into the amplifier, and the result is the kind of tone every bass player dreams of. That’s how great Montances products are!

Gear of Choice

Montances Modern Music Man Bass Pickup 4-String | Ceramic | Bridge | Tight Articulate Attack

Montances Modern Music Man Bass Pickup 4-String | Ceramic | Bridge | Tight Articulate Attack
Montances Modern Music Man Bass Pickup 5-String | Ceramic | Bridge | Aggressive High-Fidelity Punch

Montances Modern Music Man Bass Pickup 5-String | Ceramic | Bridge | Aggressive High-Fidelity Punch
Montances Vintage Music Man Bass Pickup 4-String | Alnico V | Bridge | Smooth Organic Warmth

Montances Vintage Music Man Bass Pickup 4-String | Alnico V | Bridge | Smooth Organic Warmth
Montances Vintage Music Man Bass Pickup 5-String | Alnico V | Bridge | Open Dynamic Soul

Montances Vintage Music Man Bass Pickup 5-String | Alnico V | Bridge | Open Dynamic Soul
La Bella 760FS-B Deep Talkin’ | 5-String Bass String Set | 45-128T Standard | Stainless Flatwound

La Bella 760FS-B Deep Talkin’ | 5-String Bass String Set | 45-128T Standard | Stainless Flatwound

Key Milestones

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In addition to his work with his primary bands, Sean has established himself as a highly sought-after session musician, sharing the stage with prominent artists like Zack Tabudlo, Dionela, and Rangel. A defining moment in his career was collaborating with Juan Karlos, where he performed the smash hit "ERE" prior to its mainstream success and subsequently toured across the Philippines when the track hit number one on the Spotify Top Charts.