Lapu-lapu City in Cebu is the home of the Filipino guitar makers. A lot of foreign and local tourists, who came the island bring home a Mactan guitar.

Lilang's is the first and guitar manufacturer in Lapu-lapu. They started manufacturing guitars since 1952.

Cheap guitars are usually made of lawaan wood, top instruments from kamagong or calantas. A good guitar is chosen for its finish and its body design.

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