In 1987, Ramon “RJ” Jacinto had recently returned from exile spanning Martial Law and began re-establishing his businesses. He performed thrice a week at his own rock n’ roll club, the RJ Bistro, and grew tired of switching between his Fender Jazzmaster to a Gibson Les Paul during performances.
He approached the late Filipino luthier Rudy Discipulo to build him a guitar which could sound like a Les Paul, a Stratocaster, and a Jazzmaster. Soon, Discipulo came up with a versatile guitar that exceeded RJ’s specifications by having 22 sounds – the Series One Roadtone.
RJ saw the potential in the guitar and asked Discipulo: “Do you want to take an exciting journey with me? Wouldn’t it be nice if someday our guitars could hold up to Fenders or Gibsons?” Discipulo agreed. His small hole-in-the-wall guitar repair shop became the first RJ Guitar Center, and the Roadtone became the first RJ Guitar.

2 Guitar Pusher Superstore Cubao

Guitar Pusher aims to provide the best guitars and gear online at a competitive price.  We are always looking for the best products that meet the discerning taste of today’s guitarists.  Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, we have the guitars and the gear that are perfect for you.

The term Guitar Pusher was coined in reference to our main man’s knack for “pushing” guitars.  He has the unique ability to know which equipment will suit you as a musician at a price that is hard to resist.  He did that for his friends, now he can do the same thing for you…

From the time we sold our first guitar in the summer of 2012, we have not taken a break since!  We started by selling fine Epiphone guitars and Goldea all-tube amplifiers.  We’ve then expanded our portfolio and have gained the trust of a distinguished roster of imported and local guitar and gear makers, some even made us the exclusive distributor of their products in the Philippines.  We now carry Chapman Guitars (UK), Legator Guitars (USA), Maestro Singapore hand-crafted acoustic guitars and ukuleles, Baton Rouge Acoustic Guitars and ukuleles (Germany), Tagima Guitars (Brazil), Bareknuckle Pickups (UK), Graphtech parts (Canada), Phoebus acoustic guitars (China), Bareknuckle Pickups (UK), K&K Pickups (USA), Pedaltrain Pedalboards (USA) through Pedal Peddler, Mono hybrid guitar and gear bags (through Nelldenmusic), Ruru guitar straps, Shredhead by MarkV and Elliott Lemi Acoustic Pickups.  We have also partnered with Micsis Guitar Spot and Papi’s Guitar for guitar customization and luthier services, as well as the legendary Raul Quesada for amplifier tuning and repair.  We also supply to many guitar shops like Guitar Harbor (Manila), Dane Alfonso (Bulacan), Soundwaves Studio (Angeles City), and Guitar 1 (QC).

3 RJ Guitar Center

Some call him the “Dick Clark of the Philippines.” Others refer to him as the “Richard Branson of the Philippines.” Many call him “Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “The Main Man,” or “The Guitarman.” Most of us know him, though, as “RJ.

Born on June 3, 1945, Ramon Pereyra Jacinto was the third of eight children of Don Fernando Jacinto, the founding father of the steel industry in the Philippines. His grandfather was one of the founding fathers of Philippine banking.

RJ studied at Ateneo de Manila—the country’s premier Jesuit University—graduating with honors in Economics. After graduating from college at the age of 19, he proceeded to work for his father’s steel company (the largest in the country). RJ continued his studies by taking up law at the University of Santo Tomas, taking night classes to accommodate all of his other responsibilities.

4 Benjie’s Music Store

5 Lazer Music – Ali Mall

Presently, Lazer Music remains motivated; employing over 150 personnel, accommodating more than 60 dealers and operating 21 retail outlets located in different shopping malls nationwide. Furthermore, the brand offers a wider and steadily flourishing collection of brands of musical instruments and accessories. Lazer Music’s progress and growth is mainly attributed to its fair management, high quality and affordability of products, team of highly trained staff and passion for extending the love of music. For years to come, Lazer Music shall continue to persevere in broadening its reach and enhancing its service for music lovers everywhere.

6 Guitar Pusher Gallery Makati

Guitar Pusher aims to provide the best guitars and gear online at a competitive price.  We are always looking for the best products that meet the discerning taste of today’s guitarists.  Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, we have the guitars and the gear that are perfect for you.

The term Guitar Pusher was coined in reference to our main man’s knack for “pushing” guitars.  He has the unique ability to know which equipment will suit you as a musician at a price that is hard to resist.  He did that for his friends, now he can do the same thing for you…

7Ferangeli Guitar Handcrafter

we  provide the best guitars and gear online at a competitive price.  We are always looking for the best products that meet the discerning taste of today’s guitarists.  Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, we have the guitars and the gear that are perfect for you.

8 Guitar Salon

9 JB Music & Sports EDSA Flagship Store

JB Music started its commercial operations in November of 1974 by Engineer Jesus Songco Fernando and Mrs. Elizabeth Salonga Fernando. The organization, which is wholly owned and managed by the couple and their children, deals with retail, and sole distributorship of various globally known musical instruments, professional audio equipment, and their related accessories.

Its central office is located at 1909 Prestige Tower, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines.

Coined from the first letter of the founders’ names was the inspiration behind the name JB, which then started with one branch in Cubao, Quezon City that was personally managed by Mr. and Mrs. Fernando together with the support of three pioneer staff. Now, the humble store has grown and currently encompasses 18 music stores located in malls nationwide, most of which are at SM Supermalls, Asia’s biggest chain of stores and the Ayala Malls.

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10 RJ Guitar.

Some call him the “Dick Clark of the Philippines.” Others refer to him as the “Richard Branson of the Philippines.” Many call him “Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “The Main Man,” or “The Guitarman.” Most of us know him, though, as “RJ.

Born on June 3, 1945, Ramon Pereyra Jacinto was the third of eight children of Don Fernando Jacinto, the founding father of the steel industry in the Philippines. His grandfather was one of the founding fathers of Philippine banking.

RJ studied at Ateneo de Manila—the country’s premier Jesuit University—graduating with honors in Economics. After graduating from college at the age of 19, he proceeded to work for his father’s steel company (the largest in the country). RJ continued his studies by taking up law at the University of Santo Tomas, taking night classes to accommodate all of his other responsibilities.