Aria Pro II: The History-Making Guitars Born at Matsumoku
Aria Pro II is a Japanese guitar brand that grew from the Nagoya trading company Arai & Co. and, in […]
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Greco Guitars: The Complete History of Japan’s Legendary Copy-Era Brand
Greco is one of the most revered names in Japanese vintage guitars, evolving from a 1960s maker of Gibson and
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Tokai MAT: How Tokai Used Advanced Materials to Rethink the Guitar
The Tokai MAT is one of the most unusual guitar projects to come out of 1980s Japan, combining carbon-based materials,
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Tokai Talbo: How Tokai Challenged the Wooden Guitar with Aluminum
The Tokai Talbo is one of the boldest guitar designs to come out of Japan, launched in 1983 as an
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Yamaha SG2000: The Guitar Shaped by Santana’s Ideas
The Yamaha SG2000 is often seen as one of the most iconic electric guitars to come out of Japan.But what
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Squier History: How Fender Revived the Brand in Japan (1982)
Although Squier began as an American string manufacturer in the 19th century, the modern Squier guitar brand was reborn in
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Ibanez RG vs JEM: Key Differences Explained
Ibanez RG vs JEM Quick Facts First JEM model: JEM777 (1987) First RG model: RG550 (1987) Main difference: The JEM
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Ibanez RG Series Guide: Models, Lineup & Product Lines
Ibanez RG Models Quick Facts First RG model: RG550 (1987) Most iconic RG models: RG550, RG570, RG770 Main RG product
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Ibanez RG History: Origins, Evolution, and Modern RG Models
The Ibanez RG series is one of the most influential modern electric guitar designs, evolving from the Roadster and Roadstar
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George Harrison’s All-Rosewood Telecaster and the Fender Japan TL69 Reissues
The George Harrison all rosewood Telecaster is one of the most visually distinctive guitars ever associated with The Beatles. Most
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