Fender is an American company that manufactures guitars, amplifiers, and other musical instruments. It was founded in 1946 by Leo Fender, a former radio repairman who had a passion for music. Fender is best known for its Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, which are among the most popular electric guitars in the world. Other notable Fender products include the Jazzmaster, Precision Bass, and Mustang guitars.
Gibson
Gibson is another American company that manufactures guitars, amplifiers, and other musical instruments. It was founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson, a former mandolin maker. Gibson is best known for its Les Paul and SG guitars, which are also among the most popular electric guitars in the world. Other notable Gibson products include the ES-335, Flying V, and Explorer guitars.
Martin
Martin is an American company that manufactures acoustic guitars. It was founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, a German immigrant who had a passion for music. Martin is best known for its dreadnought guitars, which are the standard acoustic guitars for bluegrass, country, and folk music. Other notable Martin products include the classical guitars, 12-string guitars, and ukuleles.
Taylor
Taylor is an American company that manufactures acoustic guitars. It was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, two former employees of Martin. Taylor is known for its high-quality guitars, which are used by many professional musicians. Notable Taylor models include the Grand Auditorium, Dreadnought, and Grand Concert guitars.
Ibanez
Ibanez is a Japanese company that manufactures guitars, amplifiers, and other musical instruments. It was founded in 1908 by Hoshino Gakki, a Japanese musical instrument company. Ibanez is best known for its electric guitars, which are popular with rock and metal musicians. Notable Ibanez models include the RG, JEM, and S series guitars.