Most Ibanez guitars were made by the FujiGen guitar factory in Japan up until the mid- to late 1980s, and from then on Ibanez guitars have also been made in other Asian countries such as Korea, China, and Indonesia. From 1982, Ibanez guitars have also been sold in Japan as well.

How do I know if my Ibanez is original?

Typically, Ibanez serial numbers consist a combination of numbers and letters, but in some cases they are only numeric. On Ibanez guitars built from the 70s you will find the serial number stamped or a sticker on the headstock, or on the cover plate of the neck mounting or when acoustic on the neck block or label.

Are Ibanez guitars made in the USA?

The only Ibanez made in the US are the LACS guitars, USA Customs from the 90s and the American Master guitars, which are all neck-throughs and usually have fancy figured woods, although some are painted.

Are cheap Ibanez guitars good?

They are easy to play, comfortable, have excellent build quality and construction, including desirable features. Ibanez guitars also offer many fantastic entry-level guitars that are affordable yet high quality aimed at the beginner market.

Where is Ibanez made?

Japan Most Ibanez guitars were made by the FujiGen guitar factory in Japan up until the mid- to late 1980s, and from then on Ibanez guitars have also been made in other Asian countries such as Korea, China, and Indonesia.

Is Jackson better than Ibanez?

Jacksons are good guitars, but i would recommend Ibanez for anyone. they make consistently great guitars and they probably have the best necks on any guitars ive ever played. the pickups and all the other stuff is great too. they always get fantastic reviews in GuitarPlayer which has very rigorous testing standards.

Why is Ibanez Japanese?

The Hoshino Gakki company began in 1908 as the musical instrument sales division of the Hoshino Shoten, a bookstore chain. Hoshino Gakki decided in 1935 to make Spanish-style acoustic guitars, at first using the Ibanez Salvador brand name in honor of Spanish luthier Salvador Ibáñez, and later simply Ibanez.