Some Known Brands Of Guitars

Nestled amongst the crowded acoustic guitar racks of any respectable music or guitar shop you will find a few manufacturers names which really stand out from the ordinary. These aren't just guitars, they are hand crafted works which embody years of guitar technology and craftsman's manufacturing history to bring an unmistakable sound and comfortable playing experience. Quality components are used, such as maple, rosewood and mahogany and the construction is always light delivering a high degree of resonance without distortion or fuzzy sound.                                                                                          


One of the most famous guitar manufacturers is the Martin Guitar Company which was founded in 1833. Their guitars are renowned for their sound and exquisite manufacturing and their designs have been copied by numerous other manufacturers. I've had the good fortune to play one or two Martin guitars and you'll find it difficult to get owners of the guitars to let you play them, such is the prestige and frequently, expense of the instrument. I've always wanted to own one, simply because of the ease and comfort of playing the instrument and their delightful tone and resonance. Since the instruments are hand crafted, you'll find that various pieces of wood within the guitar are tuned, which means no two instruments will sound exactly the same and the quality of the sound is infinitely superior to most other guitars within a similar price range. There is always a crisp clear sound which is mellowed by a strong tone which holds its' presence for just the desired length, something which isn't present in cheaper guitars. The action of most Martin's is nearly always perfect from the word go and you won't have to spend excessive time adjusting the neck to get the guitar right.

Japanese manufacturer, Ibanez Guitars, began building their own guitars in the late 1930's and got their name from the Spanish guitar manufacturer Salvador Ibanez whose workshop was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. The Hoshino Gakki company had been importing the Ibanez guitars, but bought the rights to the Ibanez brand name since demand for the high quality instruments was still high. The brand became more popular in American markets in the late 1950's and is currently endorsed by the likes of Steve Vai. They continue to produce exceptional guitars in a range of affordable guises. I was fortunate to inherit an Ibanez AW series from my father in 2001 when he bought himself a Takamine. The sound on my Ibanez is quite exquisite and many guitar playing friends.

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