The founder of Ibanez Guitar is Hoshino Gakki and the headquarters of the guitar brand is in Japan at Nagoya, Aichi. This Japanese musical instrument manufacturing company succeeded in breaking into the competitive market of Europe and USA and acquiring a considerable market share.
The story of the origins of Ibanez guitars can be traced back to 1929 when Salvador Ibanez guitars were being imported by Hoshino Gakki from Spain.
Ibanez Bass Guitars
GSR Series
GAXB Series
EWB Series
EDC Series
EDB Series
EDA Series
DWB Series
BTB Prestige
BTB Series
Blazer
ATK 300
ATK 305 both feature 5 string and 4 string models
AGB 200
AFB 200
Artcore Series
Roadstar series
EX series
ATK series
SDGR series
SRX Soundgear Series
SR Prestige
SR Soundgear series
Roadgear series
Musician series
K 5 Fieldy
Jumpstart series
Jet King series
Ice Man series
GWB series
GSR 205
TR series
S series
Ibanez Acoustic Guitars
SAGE Series
Concord
V Series
Talman Series
PF Series
MASA Series
Mandolin Series
JAMPACK Series
GA Series
EW Series
EP9 Series
DT Series
AW Series (SR 900)
AES Series
AE5LG Series
AE Series
2008 New Ibanez Arrivals
SZR – 22 fret, new edition of the SZ series, SZR520 and SZR720 (with gold hardware and vine inlay)
ORM - Omar Rodriguez Signature - ORM1 (derived from the JTK Series)
NDM - Noodles Signature - NDM2 (derived from the Talman Series)
STM - Sam Totman Signature - STM1 (derived from the IC Series)
E Gen - Herman Li Signature - EGEN18 (derived from the S Series)
Iceman - ICT700 ( IC Series)
SV-Series Prestige – 24 fret, vintage tremolo
S-Series Prestige – 24 fret
Xiphos 7 String - XPT707 (X Series)
Claim to Fame
The popularity of Ibanez Guitars received a big boost when celebrated musicians and rock stars took to using Ibanez Guitars on stage. Some legendary crooners who swear/swore by their Ibanez guitars are Phil Collen, George Benson, Daron Malakian, John Petrucci, Mick Jagger, Joe Satriani, Paul Stanley, Steve Vai, Mark White, Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert and Marty Friedman among others.
Signature Ibanez Models
Ibanez is also famed for its limited edition signature models like –
GB – George Benson signature model
JEM and Universe – Steve Vai designed guitar
JS – Joe Satriani signature model
17 other signature models like this which were tailor made and customized according to the specifications given by the featured musicians.
Discontinued Signature Models
There are a few, 15, to be specific, discontinued signature models, the most notable being PS 10 Paul Stanley signature model.
To learn more about Ibanez guitars, you can visit their official site, and remember to check out our Ibanez Guitar Store for used and new Ibanez guitars.
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