• Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    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.

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      4 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.

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      3 days ago

      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?

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      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.

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        4 days ago

        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.