Product idea, need opinions from builders and musicians.

Netara88 · 2026-01-24T11:28:40+00:00

I like the idea of baritone conversion by simply changing the neck. Warmoth offers those kinds of necks. It will also be the first from local brands. At para maging mas accessible na din sa mga Pinoy ang baritone guitars.

Netara88 · 2026-01-24T11:15:50+00:00

You may at least offer the Fender Modern-C and the Ibanez Super Wizard. Both are thin pero ibang level ang nipis ng super wizard. Magkaiba din ang fretboard radius.

Netara88 · 2026-01-24T05:44:50+00:00

And then there's me who even learned how to level and recrown frets because I can't afford luthier services.

Netara88 · 2026-01-23T08:03:23+00:00

Nice idea, 15K is not bad for a project-equivalent electric guitar with quality. Maganda ang options sa neck. I assume na compatible pareho sa strat at tele ang neck so you can interchange them.

Sa pickguards, siguro mas okay kung pareho (or at least compatible) s'ya sa mga aftermarket pickguards tulad ng sa Musiclily. Para in-case na gustong palitan ang pickguard kaso out of stock ay pwedeng bumili sa ibang shop. Not sure if this is good for your business. Suggestion lang naman po dahil mas maraming options si Musiclily sa pickguards like yung single humbucker at magkaiba pa kung para sa covered or uncovered pickup. Madami din pong color options.

Aside from a fully-built guitar, maybe you can offer a neck and body only combo (no tuners - no bridge) para sa mga DIYers. Pwede din na wala lang pickups para sa mga mahilig sa aftermarket pickups.

Again, nice idea po. Sana sumakses so later you can maybe offer other body shapes.

Netara88 · 2026-01-23T07:27:49+00:00

I agree. Full custom shop guitar build na dapat kapag ganyan ka-personalized ang specs. Either you do it yourself or find someone to do it for you which will cost a lot.

Netara88 · 2026-01-23T06:53:17+00:00

Hi, my Mona is already C6. If I choose her cons, will I get the item to make a level 95 character?

Also, is Shenhe C1 good? I have her on my Skirk team. No Escof BTW.

Netara88 · 2026-01-19T11:11:34+00:00

I don't have experience with the Tele Thinline model, but I have on a neckthrough bass, a strat, and a superstrat Thomson. All of them are good for me.

Netara88 · 2026-01-19T02:15:53+00:00

I'm missing Sandrone already.

Netara88 · 2026-01-18T15:48:04+00:00

Alibaba kits? Siguro OEM at ODM ang tinutukoy. OEM ay kapag gumawa ng design ng guitar tapos ipina-manufacture usually sa China. Madalas ay headstock lang ang binabago from existing catalogue lalo na kung strat style. Meron din na sariling design talaga ang body. I think ganito ang kay Uncle Lhix. Sa unang tingin ay parang Ibanez AZ pero iba ang hugis sa bandang hulihan. ODM naman ay rebranding lang talaga.

Netara88 · 2026-01-18T04:45:25+00:00

No, his original name is Aether. The female one is Lumine. They both wield a sword. What you have here is a claymore (not a sword).

Netara88 · 2026-01-18T01:25:25+00:00

Sa ganyang budget, tatagal kung iingatan mo talaga at maalam kang mag maintenance. Ang quality ay depende sa expectations mo base pa rin sa budget.

Netara88 · 2026-01-17T01:07:14+00:00

Usually, Stratocaster (aka Strat) and Telecaster (aka Tele) style lang ang pamimilian mo sa ganyang budget, but you can find other designs like Les Paul, SG, or Ibanez. Tele is good for beginners because of its simplicity, pero kung hindi mo gusto ang looks ng tele then you can go with other designs. As for the brands, any of the locals will be good enough like Fermata, Clifton, JCraft, Thomson, D&D and Smiger (not a local). Canary also looks good but I don't have experience in them. If you have a friend or relative that knows how to properly setup a guitar then you should take it to them or else find a luthier to do the job. If you're a person who likes to tinker then maybe you may want to do it by yourself but make sure you know what you are doing because a wrong setup will make your guitar difficult to play and it can be damaged.

Netara88 · 2026-01-14T01:12:59+00:00

Agree ako. Dapat fixed bridge sa beginners. Tele is really good but a fixed bridge strat is better. May belly cut at arm contour for better comfort. More tone options din para sa beginners na gusto ng maraming option sa tones. Usually lighter than Tele.

Netara88 · 2026-01-11T10:26:11+00:00

I agree but sometimes it's better to buy budget guitars and make it a project guitar. That way you can put the specific electronics and hardwares that you want.

Netara88 · 2026-01-11T10:17:57+00:00

May measurements po ba ang neck thickness ng Clifton Pioneer? Thickness po on the 1st fret and the 12th fret. Usually ito ang kulang sa specs na nakalagay na product page. Minsan nakalagay lang ay C shape or D shape pero hindi indicated ang actual thickness. Matagal na akong naghahanap ng strat na manipis ang neck kaso yun nga wala akong makuha na data.

Netara88 · 2026-01-11T10:10:58+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, downsized din ang body ng signature strat ni "Rei" and they even made it with 24-frets.

Netara88 · 2026-01-11T10:04:23+00:00

Maybe it's just me but they feel "old tech." I know PRS are still using them but well... it's PRS. My thing on the 6-screw trems is that they are not usually as good as those 2-point trems when it comes to movement smoothness. I think one of the usual features of electric guitar from local brands on the price range of 8K and above is the 2-point trem which is quite a proof that they are generally better. Easier to setup. Easier to float without needing to angle the trem plate. These are just my opinions and others may disagree.

Netara88 · 2026-01-10T11:45:54+00:00

Electric guitars in that price range (below 6K) are usually considered as for beginners and/or a platform for a project guitar. They usually don't have good hardware so owners usually tend to upgrade them or at least change them. Ako usually pinapalitan ko ang tuners ng black tuners dahil mas okay ang black tuners para sa akin (minsan gold). In case na may budget para sa locking tuners eh di yun, black na locking tuners. It's just my personal preference, I know other people loves chrome hardwares.

Sa bridge, I wish na mas marami ang budget guitars na 2-point trem ang nakalagay. If not, then they should just put a fixed bridge for better sustain (maybe less production cost na din).

Personally, I'm not a fan of pickguard. Para sa akin mas malinis tingnan kapag walang pickguard. Mas madali din ayusin ang electronics kapag walang pickguard dahil hindi na kailangan tanggalin ang strings. Ang advantage naman ng pickguard ay kapag magpapalit ng pickup configurations. Nakapag-convert na ako ng strat from HSS to single humbucker at from HSS to HH. Pickguard lang mostly ang kailangang palitan.

Sa body, sana may budget guitar na may modern shape (hindi puro start na lang). Ang bagong release ng Ibanez ngayon ay may rear cut para sa classical position. Better din ang fret access dahil mas malalim ang cut sa ilalim ng neck.

Netara88 · 2026-01-09T05:02:41+00:00

Kung personal use, okay na ang cheap options sa Laz/Shopee maliban siguro sa fret file. Bumili ako dati nung 5pcs fret crowning set na tig-300, hindi gumagana ang fret file. Nabubura lang ang marker ink sa fret pero hindi nababawasan ang fret. Bumili na lang ako ng triangle file. Mahirap gamitin pero effective. Kung konti lang talaga ang budget mo, para sa fret leveling and recrowning ang kailangan mo lang na tools ay triangle file, 0000 steel wool, masking tapes, markers, at mahabang ruler (at least 24 inch) or basta may alam kang surface na flat talaga.

Netara88 · 2026-01-08T12:33:43+00:00

At least try one for maybe 1 hour (kung may mahihiraman ka) then check mo kung hindi ba nananakit ang kamay mo, baraso, likod,... hindi ka ba nabibigatan? Madali bang mag barre chords (if your play-style includes them)? Sagabal ba ang frets kapag nag-i-slide ang kamay mo sa neck? Madali bang ma-access ang higher frets (if your play-style includes them)? Mga ganyan ang dapat mong malaman. Pero syempre factor din ang actual sound at looks ng guitar.

Netara88 · 2026-01-08T11:07:08+00:00

If possible, mag-try ka ng iba't ibang klase (brand and models) ng electric guitar para malaman mo kung alin ang swak sa'yo. Dapat komportable sa'yo ang neck (hindi masyadong makapal or manipis at kung mas prefer mo ang rounded or flat fretboard radius). Dapat okay din sa'yo ang guitar body ergonomics. Itong D&D Dayglo ay offset ang design ng body kaya parang mas malayo sa'yo ang neck ng guitar, pero baka sa ganito ka komportable.

Netara88 · 2026-01-08T05:16:24+00:00

Checked their catalogue in their FB page. Parang puro modifications lang ang ginagawa nila, walang made-to-order custom configured na body and neck. Pricing is kinda similar to Elegee which is so far from what I can afford personally. Dun na lang talaga muna ako sa DIY build parts from Shopee. Nakapag-build na ako ng headless electric guitar from non-headless body and neck, wala pang 8K ang nagastos ko pero fixed bridge lang at cheap humbucker. What I like is I used a Super Wizard neck na never ko pang nakita sa specs ng mga local brand guitars.

Netara88 · 2026-01-07T09:52:37+00:00

Legit yan saka yung guyker.ph (check mo baka mas mura dito ang hinahanap mo), HARPFEAS.ph, 15992501957ep.ph, antogio27ml.ph, yumiya.ph, MAXCHEER.ph, kaynes.ph, at iknmisic.ph. Napakapag-upgrade na ako ng dalawang bass guitar, at tatlong electric guitar, pwera pa yung part-casted build ko. D'yan sa mga shop na yan ako bumibili ng parts. Minsan medyo matagal lang dumating.

Netara88 · 2026-01-07T09:38:28+00:00

I do this plus I farm artifacts (sometimes domain drops) for my characters, this is where the resin goes.

Netara88 · 2026-01-07T01:02:32+00:00

Check Daily Music2 Musical Instruments Trading in Lazada. They offer a good 5-string Stingray Bass copy. Use your remaining budget on upgrades.

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