Fujigen

Fujigen Guitars (abbreviated FGN Guitars and originally known as Fujigen Gakki) is a high-quality Japanese guitar manufacturer. It also produces a variety of instruments, such as bass guitars, solid-body electric guitars, and hollow-body guitars. In addition to selling guitars under its own FGN brand, Fujigen is a subcontractor for various Ibanez instruments as well as some non-musical products.

FujiGen has continued to innovate and improve its production techniques over the years. They were behind a number of significant guitar designs, including the Ibanez RG and JEM series, which were created in conjunction with guitar prodigy Steve Vai. The firm has also been on the cutting edge of guitar technology, offering innovations like the first production solid-body electric guitar with neck-through construction and the first production guitar with a locking tremolo system.

FujiGen is still an important player in the guitar market today, manufacturing instruments for a variety of well-known brands as well as its own range of guitars and basses. The company is noted for its attention to detail and use of high-quality materials and components. Many musicians regard FujiGen guitars as among the best in the world, and the company's instruments are in high demand among collectors and players alike.

Founded: 1960

Founder: Yoshiharu Shirotsu

Headquarters: Matsumoto, Japan

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Website: https://fgnguitars.com/