Hoshino USA 50th anniversary

Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. (1972-2022)

While the Ibanez guitar brand dates back to late 19th Century Spain with luthier Salvador Ibáñez (1854–1920) it was the Japanese Hoshino company that brought the name to the fore of the modern guitar world. Having imported Ibáñez acoustic guitars from Spain since the late 1920s, Hoshino started making Ibanez-labelled guitars themselves following the demise of the Valencian workshop in the late ‘30s.

Things really progressed after the Rock ‘n’ roll years of the late ‘50s when Hoshino began exporting Ibanez electric guitars. Eventually, in 1972, the Ibanez brand was trademarked in the U.S. along with the formation of Hoshino U.S.A. From this point onwards, Ibanez guitars began to develop an identity all their own.

Celebrating 50 years of business & success in the American music market. Hoshino (USA) Inc. release a collection comprising instruments crafted by two of Ibanez most acclaimed and exclusive guitar building facilities, the Ibanez L.A. and Japan Custom Shops. Featuring guitars and basses – each with a unique design – the collection represents the most ambitious run of Ibanez Custom Shop guitars to date.

The LACS collection includes 20 instruments featuring models from the AZ series, Iceman series, RG series, RGA series, Soundgear series, Talman series, with reproductions of the American Master series and USA Custom series something truly special to mark the occasion.

The JPCS collection includes 33 instruments featuring models from the Artcore series, Artist series, AZ series, BTB series, J Custom series, RG series, RGA series, RGD series, S series, Soundgear series and a new designed Roadstar II series.