Ibanez

Ibanez Guitars
Native name
アイバニーズ
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusical instruments manufacturing
Founded1957; 67 years ago (1957) in Nagoya, Japan
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsElectric, acoustic, resonator & classical guitars
Electric & acoustic basses
Amplifiers
Ukuleles
Banjos
Mandolins
Effects units
ParentHoshino Gakki
WebsiteIbanez.com

Ibanez (アイバニーズ, Aibanīzu) is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki.[1] Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass-produce seven-string and eight-string guitars. Ibanez manufactures effects, accessories, amps, and instruments in Japan, China, Indonesia, and the United States (at a Los Angeles-based custom shop). As of 2017 they marketed nearly 165 models of bass guitar, 130 acoustic guitars, and more than 300 electric guitars. After Gibson and Fender, Ibanez is considered the third biggest guitar brand.[2]

  1. ^ LTD., HOSHINO GAKKI CO. "Ibanez guitars". Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  2. ^ "Ibanez at AMS". American Musical Supply. Retrieved 2017-06-20.