10 Best Electric Guitars in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Sound Engineer

This electric guitar is one of the best options to get from Epiphone if you are looking for a vintage look with a classic yet modern tone. Coming from a superb Sheraton line, this guitar is attached with Epiphone's ProBucker™ Humbucker pickups for both neck and bridge that pack a tight and warm vintage tone - best for blues, jazz, and classic '60s as well as '70s hits and pop songs.

Made perfect with a Slim-taper "D" neck to facilitate easy lick access, it also has medium-jumbo frets for most medium to large guitarist hands. This is the closest you can get to match with your John Lennon outfit on stage!

This well-known guitar holds the power of Fender's three single-coil Alnico pickups on the bridge, middle, and neck. This provides both a recognizable twang and bright tone for your surfer blues, rock, and pop tunes.

This Classic 'Strat' still carries its thin modern "C" neck profile for maximum comfort and easy playability that's best for either a beginner or an expert guitarist. This guitar will always cover a wide range of repertoire you wish to play.

Steve Vai: the legendary guitarist all players look up to. From monster riffs to gently clean rhythm, the Ibanez JEMJR-WH Steve Vai Signature Guitar was designed to accomplish all styles—as Steve Vai has done all throughout his career. Aside from that, it packs a wild and catchy design, too! 

This guitar has a 5-way selector to achieve different tones. It also has a Tree of Life inlay fretboard on top of the Wizard III maple neck, which enables you to go faster, tighter, and melodic; a true and classic Steve Vai experience. This is great for all players looking for a versatile sound that can play any genre. 

Squier is Fender's child company that produces more affordable guitars for all types of players. Thus, the Squier 60s Telecaster is a tribute to the original Fender 60s Telecaster, bringing the vintage tone, look, and musical experience at an affordable cost! 

The Squier 60s Telecaster is packed with two single-coil pickups located on the neck and bridge, providing electric bass sound on the lower strings and more treble on the higher strings, giving the Tele its classic vibe. This guitar is perfect for beginner to intermediate players who want to experience the Fender quality without the hefty price!

Get your duckwalk moves ready with this Gibson-inspired '61 SG issue from Epiphone. Bringing out your inner Angus Young on stage now looks easy through this Cherry-finish wonder with a "slim-taper" D neck that makes tri-tonal bending convenient on a beat.

The addition of Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers as neck and bridge pickup creates a wonderfully bright and clean voicing without unwanted noises—surprisingly, even with a distortion setup. This classic would suit most guitarists that love a classic rock jam.

Tagima, a Brazilian guitar company, has successfully copied the classic Jazzmaster. In the Philippines' music scene, the Jazzmaster is considered unique as its tone fits only a few genres alongside its distinctive design. With this, Tagima's TW-61 Jazzmaster guitar gives you the apt Jazzmaster sound without hurting your pockets! 

This Jazzmaster is perfect for clean and fuzzy tones but also sounds rad in punk, alternative, surf, or even classic rock mix. It comes with 2 P90 neck and bridge pickups coupled with a unique 5-way varitone switch. Aside from this, you can choose from 4 different colors to match your style! 

Through the years, the Gibson Les Paul series has been one of the most iconic guitars on the market, and now Epiphone has released its own affordable Les Paul. The Epiphone Les Paul Special VE features the same single cut-away body form and outstanding iconic design as the original Les Paul, alongside the same playability! 

This vintage edition Les Paul provides plenty of warmth, sharpness, and sustain. Even if its pickups are standard, it gets the job done both in-studio and on-stage. Given its shorter and smaller neck than the original Les Paul, this Les Paul is perfect for those who have small hands yet want to experience a Les Paul tone! 

JS12 holds a powerful Jackson® High-Output humbuckers with a ceramic magnet beneath that brings a powerful and aggressive natural fat tone in a high-gain setting. This feature is what makes this guitar a popular choice for heavy music guitarists.

It comes with a full-24 jumbo fret and a "speed D" neck profile for easy and fast riff runs and double octave reach. Every product from the Dinky line is a practical option for a starter or intermediate guitarist who is aiming for snappier sound and a comfortable feel without breaking the bank.

Tagima is a Brazilian guitar company that combines a classic design with high-end quality. Their TG-520 Stratocaster should be one of your options when upgrading from your very first electric guitar. Though it is for beginners, it can still be played by intermediate guitarists as it is versatile enough to play complex songs!

Added with their very own HSS Configuration Tagima single-coil and humbucker pickups, this guitar is silky smooth when played and can rival the Squier Stratocasters given the right equipment. The neck has a vintage feel to it but has a flatter fretboard radius, a true budget Strat. Lastly, it comes in 6 different colors for you to choose from!

Clifton Guitars are changing the landscape by providing guitars with a straight-to-the-point build approach that also considers affordability with most Filipinos in mind. Their version of Telecaster introduces ceramic single-coil pickups that yield both mellow and bright tonal shapes. It is surprisingly close to high-end Telecasters around.

Its price point doesn't mean low quality if you will consider its sound. Its "C" shape neck profile is great for beginners as well as experts for easy playability. The brass saddle inclusion adds tone warmth and low-end reach. Looking at its price tag, you will never think twice about taking this home.