Joko Reantaso is a guitarist, composer and producer from Manila, Philippines1. His music is characterized by fun and catchy melodies combined with technical virtuosity in an eclectic fusion of modern progressive metal, jazz and pop R&B1. Beyond his solo work he is a busy sideman and bandleader, and he represents a long list of instrument and gear brands, including NUX Audio, which carries his artist preset bank on the MG-50Li amplifier2.
From Guitar Hero to Cliffs of Dover
Joko's musical journey began with Guitar Hero 3 on the Nintendo Wii, where he discovered his idol Eric Johnson and the song "Cliffs of Dover"1. That discovery set the direction for his playing, which grew into an eclectic fusion of modern progressive metal, jazz and pop/R&B, characterized by fun and catchy melodies combined with technical virtuosity1.
He went on to formal study: Joko is taking up his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production at the College of St. Benilde School for Design and Arts, under the Original Pilipino Performing Arts (OPPA) scholarship program of Resorts World Manila1.
His solo catalog began with the instrumental EP "Sunny Side Up" in 2018, a collection of guitar instrumental songs loaded with good vibes1. This was followed by "Sonic Spaghetti" in 2020, a 3 song EP.
A later solo release, Harun El, arrived in 20243.
Bands and projects
Joko leads The Joko Band and plays guitar for CHNDTR, contributing to their "punk-o-pop" sound, while his session work broadens his musical horizons through collaborations with various artists3. ## Artist collaborations: IBOX, GC Rockboard, Pedalpimps and Stomp Machines
Joko is a collaborating artist for IBOX, GC Rockboard, Pedalpimps, Stomp Machines, and Prism Clothes Line1. NUX Audio lists the brands he represents as Sire USA, D&D Guitars, GOC Guitars, Ibox Musical Brazil, Panlipi Straps, Rockboard by Warwick, and NUX Audio, underscoring his global impact3. He currently represents SIRE USA guitars as a member of the global collective, Sire Friends1.
| Collaboration | Role |
|---|---|
| IBOX | Collaborating artist1 |
| GC Rockboard | Collaborating artist1 |
| Pedalpimps | Collaborating artist1 |
| Stomp Machines | Collaborating artist1 |
| Prism Clothes Line | Collaborating artist1 |
| SIRE USA | Member of the global collective, Sire Friends1 |
| Fender Guitars | Philippine Brand Ambassador, tapped at age 151 |
With NUX Audio, Joko has an artist preset bank on the MG-50Li amplifier2.
Players with an MG-50Li can find Joko's artist preset bank in positions 07, 08, 31 and 322.
YouTube
Joko runs a YouTube channel that features guitar and gear reviews, aside from a wide variety of guitar instrumental covers and his original songs1.
Questions
Who is Joko Reantaso?
Joko Reantaso is a guitarist, composer and producer from Manila, Philippines. His style combines modern progressive metal, jazz and pop R&B, and he leads The Joko Band while playing guitar for several other groups. He also releases solo instrumental music, including the EPs Sunny Side Up and Sonic Spaghetti.
What pedal brands does Joko Reantaso work with?
Joko is a collaborating artist for IBOX, GC Rockboard, Pedalpimps, Stomp Machines and Prism Clothes Line. He also represents NUX Audio, SIRE USA, D&D Guitars, GOC Guitars, Ibox Musical Brazil, Panlipi Straps and Rockboard by Warwick.
What pedalboard does Joko Reantaso use?
Joko is a collaborating artist for GC Rockboard, the pedalboard line made by Warwick, and for Pedalpimps and Stomp Machines. NUX Audio lists him among the artists representing its brand, with his own preset bank on the MG-50Li amplifier.
What bands does Joko Reantaso play guitar in?
Joko plays guitar for the soul band Holmes, the pop-R&B band Be Lucid, the Philippine blues collective Puwersa Azul, and CHNDTR, whose sound he contributes to. He also leads The Joko Band and does session work with various artists.
Does Joko Reantaso review gear on YouTube?
Yes. Joko runs a YouTube channel featuring guitar and gear reviews, alongside a wide variety of guitar instrumental covers and his original songs.
Which guitarist inspired Joko Reantaso?
Eric Johnson. Joko discovered his idol and the song Cliffs of Dover through Guitar Hero 3 on the Nintendo Wii, and at age 11 he decided to play guitar for real.
Sources (3)
- Joko Reantaso, NUX Audio, 2018
- MG-50Li - NUX Audio, NUX Audio (nuxaudio.com), 2026-09-14
- MG-300 MKII, NUX Audio, 2026-08-05