We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s a ...

Japanese guitar maker Takamine matches the durability of its guitars with an overwhelmingly great sound. While this brand is known among the pioneers of the electro-acoustic world, Takamine’s ...

Japanese guitar builder Ibanez started by making copies of American Gibsons and Fenders but has since become one of the most respected manufacturers of guitars. Their playability and quick ...