Music + Events: Trenta Guitar at SM City Masinag

Had to do a double take when I saw the headline of this Press Release, mostly because Paul played in a Trenta Guitara group, which is an annual gathering of musicians who get together during the Holy Week to serve during the Easter Vigil at the Parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Antipolo. 

Before picking up the camera and pursuing photography, Paul used to play the guitar. He has a good singing voice also, one of my fondest memories is when he played Lisa Loeb songs and sang to me (*Kilig*) -ahem. Going back to the Trenta Guitara exhibit...

Alongside SM Supermalls’ celebration of its 30th Anniversary, SM City Masinag showcases 30 iconic guitars at its mall atrium.

The International Guitar Month is annually celebrated every April since 1987. The all-time number one selling musical instrument in the world takes center stage at SM City Masinagwith its exhibit entitled ‘Trenta Guitara’ (Thirty Guitars) featuring 30 iconic, expensive and remarkable guitars. From bass, acoustic guitars to the ukulele, a variety of exquisite guitars are on display for all artists and music enthusiasts.  

Some noteworthy guitars on display are: A limited edition Warwick Vampyr String Bass made by ESP LTD with a vampire design on its surface; an LTD Electric Guitar Stratocaster copy with a natural wood finish which was once used by Spongecola front man Yael Yuzon; an ESP 7-String Electric Guitar made from Mahogany, Maple and Ebony woods used by actor PioloPascual in his 2015 film “The Breakup Playlist”; a 6-string Warwick Bass guitar with a natural dark wood finish and an ESP 40th Anniversary Limited Edition electric guitar with a special hard case.

‘Trenta Guitara’ exhibit is in partnership with Lyric music store located at 2/F of SM City Masinag.

The exhibit will run until May 6. Make sure to check it out. Paul and I will surely be dropping by. 

Music News: Urbandub Custom Guitars

You might have seen the new limited edition Urbandub Guitars from JB Music Philippines, well let's see what the buzz is all about shall we? 

With JB MUSIC PHILIPPINES, it’s all about putting Filipinosin the forefront of music by providing them the best quality products and services that only that a store brand like JB Music can offer. And for more than 10 years now, the company is humbled to have the great privilege of working with some of themost talented and respected OPM artists in the country. Through the company’s in-house brand for high-grade yet affordable musical instruments, FERNANDO, JB Music gives back to the artists they have had the pleasure to build a healthy rapport withthat goes beyond marketing purposes but a partnership of trust and support; starting with one of it’s biggest brand ambassadors,the ‘giant sound of the south’, URBANDUB.

Spearheading the first of its kind for the FERNANDO LIMITED EDITION collaborative series, JB Music launches theURBANDUB CUSTOM GUITAR to commemorate the band as they have taken on a long hiatus from their illustrious 15 year career in music.  The custom guitar is made from the same makers of leading names in musical instruments worldwide and is designed by the band’s primary axemen— vocalist/guitarist Gabby Alipe and lead guitarist John Dinopol.

Teaming up with the band’s most recent major record label MCA Universal, JB Music is proud to reveal  the commemorative guitars through the ongoing bar tour promotions for URBANDUB ENDLESS DVD, held at dates March 7th at 70’s Bistro Anonas Quezon City, March 10th in 12 Monkeys Music Pub Century Mall Makati and March 31st at 19 East Sucat Paranaque. And last March 10, there was an exclusive preview of the Fernando Limited Edition UrbandubCustom Guitars  at 12 Monkeys.  

Limited stocks of 200 will be sold throughout JB Music stores nationwide by April 1, 2016, with the first 10 guitars signed by the band. As a sign of the band’s gratitude and love for their fans, Urbandub encourages the lucky owners of the 10 signed guitars to post a photo on instagram with their guitar to receive a copy of the Urbandub Endless DVD personally addressed from the band.

Keep it tuned to JB Music Philippines on Facebook, Youtubeand Instagram as well as on the newly renovated official websitejbmusic.com.ph to get to know more about the limited editionUrbandub custom guitar.  A legacy you can own, a first from Fernando.  

FERNANDO LIMITED EDITON URBANDUB CUSTOM GUITAR

Guitar Specs

 

Body: Mahogany

Type: Les Paul

Neck: Mahogany set-in neck

Fingerboard: Rosewood with Urbandub logo on 12th fret,  “four elements” inlays

Construction: Set in neck

Scale:  24.75”

Tuners:  FERNANDO tuners (black)

Bridge:  FERNANDO Tune-o-matic

Hardware color: Black

Fret: 22 frets

Neck pickups: Custom PAF pick up for neck

Bridge pickups: Custom PAF pick up for bridge

Control: Three-way toggle switch/ two volume & tone

Color: Matte Black/White 

Details: Urbandub Ant logo on body and headstock, UDGJ2K on truss rod adjustment cavity plate. 

Honestly, I'm really happy that despite the hiatus the band is still very active, albeit in non-traditional avenues, hence the DVD launch and the custom guitar. Paul has put his axe-wielding days behind him in favor of being behind the camera, but we'll definitely get a copy of the DVD one of these days.