Ibanez Guitars is a Japanese guitar brand that produces a wide range of guitars for various genres of music. Their guitars are known for their sleek design, high-quality craftsmanship, and innovative technology.
Founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1908 as a music shop named Hoshino Gakki
Began producing Spanish acoustic guitars in the 1930s
Entered the American market in the 1970s, focusing on electric guitars
Collaborated with legendary guitar players such as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Paul Gilbert in the 1980s and 1990s
Diversified their product range in the 2000s, producing bass guitars, acoustic guitars, and amplifiers
American guitar brand that produces a wide range of guitars for various genres of music. Best known for their Stratocaster and Telecaster models.
American guitar brand that produces a wide range of guitars for various genres of music. Best known for their Les Paul and SG models.
American guitar brand that produces high-end electric guitars for various genres of music. Best known for their Custom 24 and McCarty models.
Electric guitar series that features thin, flat necks and high-output pickups. Popular among metal guitar players.
Electric guitar series that features a sleek, slim design and thin, flat necks. Popular among shredders and rock guitar players.
Hollow and semi-hollow body electric guitar series that features a warm, mellow tone. Popular among jazz and blues guitar players.
Acoustic-electric guitar series that features a modern design and high-quality craftsmanship. Popular among acoustic guitar players in various genres of music.
Ibanez guitars are made in a few different countries, including Japan, Indonesia, and China.
The RG series has a more metal-oriented design and pickups, while the S series has a sleeker design and is more versatile for different genres of music.
Ibanez guitars range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the model and specifications.
Ibanez guitars feature a variety of pickups, including humbuckers, single-coils, and active pickups.
Ibanez has a range of guitars suited for beginners, such as the GRX and Gio series. However, some of their more advanced models may be more challenging for beginners.