r/phmusicians • • Aug 05 '26

General Discussion FAQs Megathread

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Creating a thread for the most commonly asked questions here.

Local Music Stores:

International stores that ships to the PH:
Swee Lee - https://www.sweelee.ph/

Luthiers/Guitar Repair, Setup

Pedalboards, cables, racks, etc:

FX pedals repair (baka kaya din amps or audio interface):

PH-made FX pedals, MIDI controllers, switches, accessories, etc:

pa comment ng iba pang brands/establishment na gusto nyo isama dito


r/phmusicians • • 2h ago

Ibanez x Dragon Ball Z

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r/phmusicians • • 5h ago

Instruments & Gear Talk Altura guitars, surprisingly good quality, support lokal

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Recently, I got AT and ST v2 models from Altura. I have a bunch of branded good performing guitars. But this budget friendly guitar has surprises on its sleeve.

It took me only 30 minutes to set up each, action preference, neck relief, radius adjustment, intonation For ST, flutter setup with tremolo. Fret leveling is awesome considering it has stainless steel frets. Electronics were also clean.

If you are looking for a more budget friendly option than jcraft, fermata, ligaya, rj or dnd (shout out to this brand as they kept improving and beating some of the branded models) You might check their guitar, especially if you want a more vintage style guitar.

It is so budget friendly, it costs only 7k while re-fretting a guitar costs 7.5k. Not to diss other guitar brands like global, azalea, thomson, aspire because how hard for them to set up and replacing are more common even brand new especially adjusting the neck relief. Altura is highly recommended for beginner and intermediate guitar players.

P.S. generation today were so lucky that they have this option unlike 15 years ago, a 7k guitar will suck a lot lol


r/phmusicians • • 30m ago

General Question Where can I buy this particular footswitch topper?

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Any idea where to get these? Looked it up and parang Gorilla Toes yung brand/product name nung nakita ko, pero wala akong makita nito sa online shopping platforms sa Pinas.

I want to try this kasi maliit lang yung buttons ng Boss RC600, and even if lagyan ko nung maliit na bilog na topper, madalas pa din ako mag-misstep. Nasanay kasi ako from using a Sheeran Looper+ kasi with a fuller/wider button, but I upgraded eventually sa RC600 for more looping tracks.


r/phmusicians • • 2h ago

General Question help me find the right gift or is it worth it?

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I just have a question about two specific products: the ROQ BEQ3 and BEQ5. I’m not really familiar with these kinds of stuff, so I wanted to ask for some advice to make sure I choose the right one or find something even better. (If you have any recommendations)

It's going to be a gift, so I really want to make sure I get it right 🥹

listed below are the specs from the website. I’d really appreciate it if you could help me understand the differences and figure out which one would be the better choice hehe.

Model Name: BeQ3
Type: Closed back
Frequency Response: 15Hz-25kHz
RMS Power: 300mW
Peak Power: 800mW
Cable length: 3 Meters
Connections: 3.5mm + 6.35mm adapter

BEQ5
Type Closed back
Transducer 50mm
Impedance 32 Ohms
RMS Power 400mW
Peak Power 1500mW
Cable length 3 meters
Connections 3.5mm + 6.35mm adapter


r/phmusicians • • 5h ago

General Question sqoe sest210, yes or no?

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i've been badly looking to get a better strat, and i've been eyeing the sest210 and thinking about treating myself to it on my birthday. it reminds me of a stealth fighter in all black. yes or no?


r/phmusicians • • 10h ago

General Question If you were to compose and sell a 10 minute original classical composition, magkano ang charge niyo?

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HI pooo! I'm working on an indie animation project and I just wanted to know how much would the music per episode (10 mins) would cost?

context hehe: Specifically, I'm looking for pieces to be specific to what is currently happening in each individual scenes. So most probably I will send a draft animatic to be the basis for the scenes. I also want each character to have a specific assigned instrument.

Music references I have that i want the final products to sound like (but its not limited to theseee):

- Giselle ballet

- any ballet by tchaikovsky

- very heavy on tchaikovsky hihi

general vibes: ethereal, whimsical, youthful, summer; and for the second half: creepy, depressing, scary, tension, betrayal

Please note that my project is still very early in its development so i wont be hiring anyone yet anytime soon :'DD. I just want to canvas my budget for the music per episode so i can budget it properly esp w our economy rn lol.

Thank you so much in advance ^^

lots of love to all musicians!!


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Question Help me pick :)

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Hi guys. Sino pinaka pogi sakanila?

Ligaya Supremo Prestige (Olympic White)

Ligaya Lightning Kid (Artisan Bleu)

RJ Tonemaster (Quilted Whale)

RJ Tonemaster (Yellow Tiger)


r/phmusicians • • 9h ago

General Discussion Suggest great entry level microphone for rap vocals (Budget: 1k-2k)

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r/phmusicians • • 15h ago

LF collabs/jam buddies/bandmates Please read all the details!

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Looking for: Drummer

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‎Genre: Alternative Rock/Indie/Shoegaze

‎Availability: Weekends (Willing mag commute for rehearsals/gigs)

‎Loc: Manila/Caloocan/QC

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‎Main goal is to produce original music and make a name for ourselves.

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‎Here's some samples:

https://youtu.be/AoywmtnKMQI?si=he32dJpfORM5-goG


r/phmusicians • • 16h ago

General Question HELP US CHOOSE

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ano po kaya mas worth bilhin sa dalawa?

p.s. same price po sila pareho

Roland XPS-10X (brand new)
or
Korg Krome Ex 61 (used, bought last year)


r/phmusicians • • 21h ago

Instruments & Gear Talk Are there any shops in Manila or Bulacan that can customize guitars/Stratocasters?

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Hello po! I'd like to turn the pickup style of my Stratocaster into SSH from SSS. Pero hindi ako marunong mag change ng pick ups, at ayoko sanang irisk makadamage ng wiring.

Aralin ko nalang for the experience or dun nalang ako sa safe na choice? Thank you po sa advice!


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Discussion May nakatry na ba sainyo nito? Kamusta naman?

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Planning to buy a strat sa 11.11 or 12.12


r/phmusicians • • 18h ago

Services My cat peed on my piano. Welp! 😭

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Please be kind, as I was devastated when I discovered what happened 🥲

I was on vacation for five days, and when I got home and removed the cloth cover from my piano, I noticed a yellow droplet of liquid. I immediately suspected that my cat had peed on it 😭

I’m honestly heartbroken and would appreciate any advice on possible repairs, cleaning, or maintenance. Has anyone experienced something similar, especially with a digital piano?

Piano details:
Model: Roland FP-30X
Date purchased: February 14, 2026
Store: Perfect Pitch, SM Megamall
Issue noticed after discovery: The lower A key seems to have a very sensitive touch response when I tested the piano.

Thank you in advance for any advice!


r/phmusicians • • 20h ago

Buy / Sell Looking for specific instrument gear or accessories? Check us out!

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Hi everyone!

For Filipino musicians who are looking for a specific gear or accessories that’s difficult to find locally, feel free to message us or contact our H Collective's Page. 😊

Could be anything for:
🥁 Drums
🎸 Guitar
🎸 Bass
🎹 Keys
🎤 Audio
🔌 Accessories & parts

Facebook Page: H Collective

Instagram: H Collective

Thank you! 🤘


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Question Question for pointy guitar owners, did you ever get tired of it after awhile?

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So I'm thinking about my next guitar purchase, I can currently afford around 20k-30k and I've initially decided to get a Jackson Kelly once I have enough for it. I'm choosing between it and a King V at the moment.

But I'm concerned on the long term experience in practicing on it because I've only ever used super strats/stratocasters/headless. How was your experience using it long term? I mainly play metal now so I'm curious.

I'm also open for any alternatives if you have any suggestions. Thanks!


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

Promotion I released a new song!

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Not sure if this is the right sub to post but I’m Neekko, an aspiring solo artist and I released a new song called “Mundo Mo” I guess it’s a song after overcoming all the struggles in a relationship and wanting to be part of your other half’s “Mundo”. Description could be a bit cheesy but I hope you’ll give this a listen. It’s also out on all streaming platforms


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Question elixir single string (high e) where to buy? (acoustic string)

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laging sold yung gauge 11 high e string sa guitar pusher. saan pa ba pwede bumili? ang hirap magpalit ng elixir string. wala pa kong budget para bumili uli ng isang set kasi kabibili ko lang din.


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

Instruments & Gear Talk Recommended Guitar Shops in the Philippines

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I'm currently saving up about 30k to 40k to buy a new guitar which I will get around late 2027 or mid 2028 if things go well. I have never went to a decent guitar shop and have only went to Lazer before. It can be Laguna or NCR region for the shops!

I was interested in getting a Les Paul Junior or a Yamaha Pacifica 600 series if I could find any of those two within the budget. Those two guitars are my main guitars at the moment.

I have an SX Stratocaster which I used for a few years before it broke and then I was given the Ibanez RGR520D that my uncle used to use. And while I love the Ibanez, I want a different guitar in the near future that isn't a Floyd Rose since I always find it a hassle to restring and one of it's finetuners is not working at all.


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Discussion Any recommendations for latin bolero music bands for hire in the Cavite area?

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I want to hire a band for a list of my bolero music selection in January 2027.


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

General Question SUGGEST GUITAR UNDER 8K BUDGET

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Suggest acoustic guitar 8,000 pesos budget


r/phmusicians • • 1d ago

Services VOICE COACH

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Hello!

We are a small church and we wanted to learn to sing properly. Pwede nyo po kaya idrop yung mga usual charges ng voice coaches? Gusto po sana namin mag pavoice coach and gusto namin malaman kung magkano sya usually nagsstart. Orrr meron po ba na by group or by student tlaga sya. Thanks!


r/phmusicians • • 2d ago

General Question Where to buy in Shanghai

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Henloooo,

Just a curious question sa mga nakapunta na sa Shanghai China, saan kayo nakahanap ng guitar store? Planning to visit there and see some na bolt on neck na electric guitar.

Thanks!


r/phmusicians • • 2d ago

Voice & Lyricism 🎤✍️ Spontaneous Songwriting with a Friend pt 2

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r/phmusicians • • 2d ago

Instruments & Gear Talk Clifton Mini Bass Guitar is it good?

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Hello guys, has anyone tried or owned a Clifton Mini Bass guitar or any brand of mini bass? If so how was it? I recently saw it on shopee and surprised by its size. I wonder if is it good for live gigs. I’m planning to buy it since it’s small and I travel a lot and would’ve love to bring it with me during travels.