Guide Archives - Drefff Blog https://www.jepatawaran.com/tag/guide/ Music, guitar, pedalboard, life and and a little bit of some stuff by Eidref Patawaran Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:24:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.3 Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Alternative String https://www.jepatawaran.com/ernie-ball-volume-pedal-alternative-string/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ernie-ball-volume-pedal-alternative-string Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:32:54 +0000 https://www.jepatawaran.com/?p=1253 Is there an alternative string for an Ernie Ball VP when the stock string breaks? Yes, there is. My string broke after 3 years of using it. So i bought a 1mm fishing line.  It’s around Php120.00 on Shopee. You can use the 0.8, or the 1mm. Both is fine. I’ve been using it for 3 weeks now,… Read More »Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Alternative String

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Is there an alternative string for an Ernie Ball VP when the stock string breaks? Yes, there is.

My string broke after 3 years of using it. So i bought a 1mm fishing line.  It’s around Php120.00 on Shopee. You can use the 0.8, or the 1mm. Both is fine.

I’ve been using it for 3 weeks now, and it feels ok. I think this is a nice fix especially if you don’t want to spend >Php1200 on Shnobel Tone’s Lifetime String Replacement Kit.

You have a whole 5mm of string to break if your current volume pedal fishing line snaps. But I think it won’t break that easily because it’s made of Kevlar. And it can withstand 80-140lbs of force. And pretty sure the volume pedal’s spring and knob action isn’t close to that. I haven’t measured it, but I’m pretty sure it won’t.

2024 Update: The fishing line broke after 3 years. I had to change it again. I’m thinking of buying the lifetime string kit. But hey, 3 years is not bad for that kind of price.

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]]> Phoebus PG-30 NCE Review https://www.jepatawaran.com/phoebus-pg-30-nce-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phoebus-pg-30-nce-review Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:54:44 +0000 https://www.jepatawaran.com/?p=1160             TL;DR (Short summary of Phoebus PG-30 NCE Review) Sound is superb, great, awesome even though it has laminated top. I love it. It feels sturdy. The Fishman Presys pups sounds awesome too! (see Soundcloud recording below). Price range: Php 6900 (w/out the Fishman pickups) – 9500(w Fishman Presys I) . Bought on Lazada… Read More »Phoebus PG-30 NCE Review

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Phoebus PG 30 NCE Main Body
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Phoebus PG 30 NCE Bridge angle shot

TL;DR (Short summary of Phoebus PG-30 NCE Review)

Sound is superb, great, awesome even though it has laminated top. I love it. It feels sturdy. The Fishman Presys pups sounds awesome too! (see Soundcloud recording below).

Price range: Php 6900 (w/out the Fishman pickups) – 9500(w Fishman Presys I) . Bought on Lazada from Guitar Pusher. Visit their website here. Or their Lazada store here.

Phoebus PG-30 NCE Review

This acoustic guitar is pretty much suited for beginners and professionals alike. Although I’m not a pro myself, but the specs are pretty good for this guitar within its price range.

I bought this to replace my RJ Dreadnought Quilted series, since its bridge is starting to come off from the body, and that’s not good because when you’re playing it might come off. And that’s not very likely. I can take it to an expert or a luthier, but the cost and the shipping fee would be wayyyyy more expensive that the price of the guitar.

When I got Phoebe(I named it Phoebe, because of Phoebus. Yep. I had a hard time thinking of that name.), I tested it out immediately, and voila. I was amazed! It feels great on the neck, and the sound is great even without using the pickups.

If you’re looking for a “budget-friendly” guitar, or maybe a little bit over your typical budget guitar, this one should definitely be on your list! Not to mention the great support and customer service from Guitar Pusher, this guitar is definitely a winner for me.

March 2025 Update: We’re still using the Phoebus PG-30 NCE on our church, and it’s still doing great! I’ve recorded some songs with it, and it still sound as good when I first bought it.

Aside from replacing the batteries and string, there are really no issues with this guitar.

If you’re planning to buy a good acoustic guitar that’s worth it and without having to think too much of the upgrades or replacement parts, then this guitar is worth a try! After 4 years, it’s still doing great!

Check out my gear, pedals, and pedalboard here!

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]]> How to improve your guitar playing and guitar tone? https://www.jepatawaran.com/how-to-improve-your-guitar-playing-and-guitar-tone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-improve-your-guitar-playing-and-guitar-tone Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:55:32 +0000 https://www.jepatawaran.com/?p=1052 The post How to improve your guitar playing and guitar tone? appeared first on Drefff Blog.

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]]> Best Brand of Guitar Strings… Ever? https://www.jepatawaran.com/best-brand-of-guitar-strings-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-brand-of-guitar-strings-ever Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:27:09 +0000 https://www.jepatawaran.com/?p=1048 Here are my recommendations for the best guitar string brands. I’ve only included the brands that I’ve used and tested. I will try to add the gauge and other details if it’s possible. You can check it out on Amazon, Lazada, Shopee or any other online or physical guitar stores near you. Electric Guitar Strings Daddario – NYXL, EXL110, EXL125,… Read More »Best Brand of Guitar Strings… Ever?

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Here are my recommendations for the best guitar string brands. I’ve only included the brands that I’ve used and tested. I will try to add the gauge and other details if it’s possible. You can check it out on Amazon, Lazada, Shopee or any other online or physical guitar stores near you.

Electric Guitar Strings

  1. Daddario – NYXL, EXL110, EXL125, EXL120, EXL115, EXL120+ (Daddarios are my first set strings, and I fell in love with it)
  2. Dunlop – Nickel Wound
  3. GHS – Boomers,
  4. DR Handmade Strings – Veritas, Pure Blues, Tite-Fit
  5. Elixir – Optiweb, Nanoweb (This is the best string if you’re hands are sweating too much, like me)
  6. Roto Sounds – Roto Reds
  7. Curt Mangan – Perfecto de Castro signature
  8. Stringjoy
  9. Fender – Super 250’s, Super Bullets
  10. Cleartone – Nickel Plated

Acoustic Guitar Strings

daddario ghs ziko elixir dr-veritas orphee strings collage
  1. Orphee – TX620 (I really like the Orphee when used on an acoustic, but on electric, nope. Never again. I tried 2 sets, everytime I tune the high E string from a D#, it snaps very easily.)
  2. GHS – Bright Bronze

Bass Guitar Strings

  1. Ziko – Nickel Wound 45-100 (I’m pretty sure there are other great bass string brands out there, but this is the most budget-friendly strings that I’ve tried since 2020. It costs Php 500 or $10.)

I know that there are lots of great guitar strings out there that I’ve yet to try, but for now, these are my top picks and these are the best string brands for me.

I’ve used it mostly on my Fender Mexican Tele, Clifton Jazz Bass and RJ Acoustic. I liked it, maybe bought a couple or more, but everything in this list is pretty much great in their own way. For example, I like the tone and feels of the Daddario EXl110. I like how the Elixir Optiweb stays clean and free from rust after 3+ months. I like how some of the gauge-specific DR Veritas strings comes with 3 free G, B and E strings.

So the best way to determine or define your “own best brand of guitar strings” are to test them out, have fun with it and explore.

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