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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

American made guitars are still some of the best. Fender, Gibson, PRS, Collings and more. All USA made and BIFL.

PS: Ukuleles from Hawaii (the "k" brands).

EDIT for clarity: I am specifically referring to the USA made models. Many companies, including Fender, Gibson and PRS (not Collings) sell less expensive models made in other countries.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

And on a much cheaper note, American drumsticks. They're not a buy it for life dealio, though. Unless you're really, really, really gentle.

[–] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Ernie Ball Music Man as well

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Now that you mention it I'm struggling to come up with any other nation's brand of guitar. Like I know some low end budget Ovations are made in Korea, Fender makes their cheaper guitars in Mexico etc. but like...name me the Volkswagen or Toyota of guitars that's a home grown major international brand based outside the US?

[–] Benaaasaaas@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Ibanez, Yamaha

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A lot of fender guitars/basses are made in Indonesia and Mexico. Hell, some of the best fenders ever made were made in Japan and are highly sought after.

Same thing with Gibson. The others I don’t have any knowledge of.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I am specifically referring to the American made instruments. OP did not ask about the Japan, Mexico and Indonesia made, which are at this point undeniably well made.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Your last sentence makes it seem like you’re saying they’re all USA made, which they are not.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Fair enough. Edited.