I'm looking for business information about the company Ibanez. Yes, the one that makes Guitars.?
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Ibanez  is a well known guitar manufacturer based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, the company was started by Hoshino Gakki.\n \n\n\nHistory\nThe Hoshino Gakki company began in 1900 as a musical instrument sales division of the Hoshino Shoten bookstore company. In 1935 they began manufacturing their own stringed instruments. The company had little presence in the Western world until the mid-1960s.\n\nBy 1965 Rosenbloom had decided to stop manufacturing guitars and chose to become the exclusive North American distributor for Hoshino Gakki instruments. At the time, the phrase "made in Japan" was considered to have negative connotations of low quality, so Hoshino Gakki and Rosenbloom wanted to distribute the instruments under a "non-Japanese" name. Hoshino had recently acquired a small Spanish guitar company named Ibanez, and it was decided to market the instruments under this brand name. In 1971 Hoshino purchased Elger Guitars, renaming the company "Ibanez U.S.A." and retaining the company headquarters in Bensalem, Pennsylvania as a distribution and quality-control center.\n\nIn the early 1970s Ibanez began making guitars that were almost exact copies of popular models by Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker. Using somewhat cheaper materials and greater automation in manufacturing, they were able to sell these guitars for a significantly lower price than the originals. The low price combined with the relatively high quality of the guitars made these models very popular. Many guitar aficionados feel that the early- and mid-70s mark a low point in the quality of guitars from the major manufacturers, which helped contribute to the popularity of the Ibanez copies. These guitars have become known as "lawsuit" guitars and have become somewhat collectible.\n\nThe actual lawsuit referred to was brought by the Norlin Corporation, the parent company of Gibson guitars, in 1977, and was based on an Ibanez headstock design that had been discontinued by 1976. Ibanez settled out of court, and by 1978 had begun making guitars from their own designs.\n\nAbandoning the strategy of copying "classic" electric guitar designs, the newer models began incorporating more modern elements into their design, such as radical body shapes, slimmer necks and flatter fingerboards (which allowed for faster playing), higher-output electronics and colorful finishes. This led to an increasing popularity with heavy metal musicians. The company also began an extensive program of consulting with well-known guitar players, such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and George Benson, and creating signature models made to the players' specifications.
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You should call an American Samick dealer. You actually may have your hands on some kind of prototype that was never reproduced in masses for one reason or another.\nSamick guitars are made in Korea I believe.\n\n ♫♪♫
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every guitar has a different feel, different tone, ect.\n\npicking the right guitar for you is a personal thing that no one else can answer for you\n\nhowever, imo i think ibanez's play VERY well, but go for what sounds and feels right TO YOU not these other people who answer for you
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Robert Flemming Jr (GuitarSite.com)  \nRobert Flemming Jr. Posted by Shawn (from: ) on March 12, 2004 at 09:10:58: In Reply to: Robert Flemming Jr. posted by Evelyn Cody on February 25, 2002 at 07:28:28:www.guitarsite.com/discussion/messages/62282.shtml - 19k - Cached - More from this site - Save - Block\nRobert Flemming Jr. (GuitarSite.com)  \nRobert Flemming Jr. I need the history of Robert Flemmings Jr.'s claim to have invented the guitar on March 3, 1886. qwertyuiop[] jgfnjfhgjfhjlsgjfghfgfjhayehrgtuvmhurhyvhjqrvmy 17vy 18:14:46 1/30/05 (0)www.guitarsite.com/discussion/messages
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G. Burton is an OEM name...they are just regular old Strat copies with someone elses name on them. I believe they are made by Hebei Manson Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. in China.\n\nThey are just about as cheap as you can get, there are no Fender parts on the guitar, and the body is made of plywood.\n\nThis is another good reason why you should never buy a copy of something else... especially a copy of the most copied guitar on the planet!\n\nSorry, but it is only worth what their reserve is...something like $50.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar
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I would check out Epiphone Guitars....good quality for the money!
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start here\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22billiken+company%22&sm=Yahoo%21+Search&fr=FP-tab-web-t&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8
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Harmony Central is a pretty good site for music instrument and equipment info.  They also have reviews.  You can also check out eBay or Craigslist.
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All i know that Yamaha for the first time is a musical factory. Not the machinery or motor factory. And they are known also as one of the best piano maker in the world. So what they produce will be good also. So if you pick one of their product like guitar then it will be awesome too. ok. But if you still want another you can pick like Ibanez, Jackson, Fender etc. But please keep remember this, all you have to do is feel it when you at the guitar store. After you play it seriously then you can decide which one do you want. Ok.\nRemember play and feel it with your feeling.
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http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search/images?fr=slv1-&p=Ibanez+S540+LTD
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Might be an idea. You obviously know a thing or two about guitars, why not look at repairs or tuition?
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The History Of Univox\n\n\n\nI guess about the best place to begin the history of Univox is in the early 60's, with the company Unicord purchased the Amplifier Corporation of America (ACA) in Westbury, NY and marketed a series of tube amps under the name Univox. Before that Unicord was a manufacturer of electronic transformers. \n\nIn 1967 Unicord was purchased by Gulf + Western (the oil company). Around this time Unicord merged with Merson, a guitar improter that made lines like "Tempo", "Giannini" and "Hagstrom". This new company was called "Merson Musical Products, A Division of Unicord Incorporated, A Gulf + Western Systems Company", at least until Merson and Unicord spilt in 1975. In 1968 company this company was still making amps, though they were hybrid amps with tubes and transistors. \n\nAlso around 1968, the famous Hi-Flyer line was started, which continued for several years. Around this time Univox also started copying Les Pauls and the Ampeg Dan Armstrong. In 1971, Univox introduced its "Badazz", a copy of a Guild S-100. Some of these copies were actually made by Aria, which seems to have made a lot of copy guitars for other companies. Around 70-71 was when Univox changed the logo on their guitars from plastic ones to the decal under the finish. \n\nAround 1975, Univox and Merson split, but Unicord kept marketing Univox equipment for a few years after that, until about 1978. These included the old guitars and new ones, like a copy of a Rickenbacker bass and a Fender Strat. Plus, new solid state and tube amps were offered. Also in 1975 Unicord switched all its production from Westbury, NY to Japan. Apparently employees were only given a single days noticed. After that only a small crew remained to test imported amps and ship them to retailers. \n\nIn 1971, Univox also had its full array of effects for sale. Plus, they began to offer synths and computerized effects. It was at this time that Univox began its association with Korg. As the compnay released more synths, rythm machines, keyboards and other electronic equipment the Korg name showed up more and more on the products. \n\nIn 1978 Unicord stoped making the Univox line of guitars and equipment. They switched to an original line called "Westbury", which lasted until aobut 1982. Westbury amps were also made during this time. Also in 1978 Unicord started selling the exact same amps under the Stage and Univox name. The only difference between the amps was the label and color scheme. Unicord was trying to phase out the Univox name in favor of Stage. these changes came about primarily because the Univox name was seen as being "cheap" not because of the lawsuits going on over copying. Part of the image of cheapness came from the fact that Univox's designs, though solid and reliable, were simply copies of other companies work. There were few original designs at this time from Univox and no new development was being done. Even Univox's solid state amp designs were almopst 10 years old.\n\nFinally, in 1985 due to the recession, Unicord was purchased completely by Korg, pretty much ending the story there. \n\nSome other info about Univox equipment: \nUnivox guitars were built by the Matsumoko guitar factory in Japan, which were OEM suppliers to Aria, Westbury, Westone, Epiphone, Fender Japan and several other brands at the time. In 1988, a disastrous fire shut Matsumoko down for good, at which point, most of the other brands went to Korea's Samick Musical Instruments to continue production. Of course, Univox was already defunct.\n\n\nThe "Blue" series of amps were designed in America by Kenny and the late Tony Frank, the team of brothers who were in charge of service and amp mods for Unicord's OTHER amp line.....Marshall.\n\n\nALL of the early Univox keyboards were built by Crucianelli in Italy.\n\n\nAfter the G & W takeover, the person who pulled out was Bernie Mersky (hen
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If you go to the guitar store and ask them about a newer or larger model, that would be awesome. I use Ibanez myself. Or, you can check out musiciansfriend.com, look up amplifiers by brand, click on or type Crate, and you'll have a new selection open for your browsing pleasure.; Happy hunting and Merry Christmas!
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How is what? It is based in Washington State and there is some sort of offline search engine thing. I heard a radio interview with the owner of the company. It sounds weird to me, I don't think it will be successful but who knows.
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They really aren't knockoffs... EMG has them made as their entry level lineup.\n\nThe pickups are made by G&B Pickup Company in Korea, the same place MOST guitar factories use to have their pickups made. They don't have a website and sell only in large volume..perhaps 100 pickups at a time minimum.
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When I was looking for a beginner guitar, I visited several music stores (not all stores sell the same brands) and asked questions. The store clerks also played the guitars so I could hear the sounds.  \nI chose a Seagull brand guitar.  The Seagull is an excelent brand made in Canada.  The guitars are well constructed, have a great sound, and it stay in tune.\n\nDon't choose a guitar based completely on price.  If you are serious about learning, pay a little more for a guitar that produces a good sound.  I'm very happy with my Seagull and recommend the brand. \n\nThe Seagull website is\n http://www.seagullguitars.com/productlisting.htm\n\nThere is a website that gives good information about guitars. It is \nhttp://guitar.about.com/cs/acoustic/tp/top5acoustics.htm\nIf you go to this website, you can see the prices of the guitars by clicking on the button labeled "buy direct". \n\nThis website lists the top 10 beginner guitars and I'm happy to see Seagull is listed.   \n\nThe following is the top ten list from the website\n_______________________\nTop 10 Beginner Acoustic Guitars\nFrom Dan Cross,\nYour Guide to Guitar.\n\nBuying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available. The following five lower priced acoustic guitars all offer great value for their respective price tags.\n\n1) Seagull S6\nThese Canadian-made instruments are terrific guitars - very highly regarded, both for their beautiful sound, and their excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top, and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some might be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment.\n\n2) Yamaha F310\nPerhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid beginner instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it's a good value. Guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides.\n\n3) Takamine G-240\nThis beginner model Takamine guitar features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although it clearly isn't on par with some of the higher end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is the G-240 offers a pretty good bang for the buck.\n\n4) Fender DG-7\nThis lower cost Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar could be attractive to newbies.\n\n5) Epiphone DR-100\nThe DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found at a rather cheap price, which makes it attractive to beginners. Most consider this a strictly beginner instrument, however, so it may not be long before you'll want to trade up.\n\n6) Washburn D10S\nThis low-priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their top guitar under $500. I can't fully agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain!\n\n7) Blueridge BR-40\nThis is a low-priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlay. A particularly impressively constructed guitar for an instrument in this price range.\n\n8) Ibanez AC100NT\nThe Ibanez AC100NT is another well-constructed instrument with solid spruce top, and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm, bottom-end tone with bright highs.\n\n9) Taylor Baby Taylor\nThis is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger guitarists with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation for being one of America's greatest guitar makers, and although they've cut a few corners here to meet a low-price point, this is still a solid in