Blue guitars have a cool, confident presence that stands out without being too flashy. Whether it’s a deep midnight blue, a bright metallic finish, or a vintage pastel hue, a blue guitar often strikes the perfect balance between classic and modern. Many players are drawn to blue for its calming vibe and stage-ready aesthetic—it can feel soulful, moody, or edgy depending on the shade and style. It’s a colour that turns heads without shouting, making it a favourite for those who like to express a bit of personality through their gear.
A burst guitar finish is one of the most iconic and visually striking styles in the guitar world. Characterised by a gradient that fades from a rich colour at the edges to a lighter centre—like sunburst, cherry burst, or tobacco burst—it highlights the natural beauty of the wood underneath. Originally made famous by classic Gibson models in the 1950s, burst finishes evoke a sense of vintage charm and rock ‘n’ roll heritage. Each burst is slightly different, giving the guitar a unique personality that ages beautifully over time.
Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
A transparent guitar finish showcases the natural beauty of the wood by using a clear or lightly tinted coating that lets the grain and texture shine through. This type of finish highlights the craftsmanship and quality of the tonewood, giving each instrument a unique look since no two pieces of wood are exactly alike. Transparent finishes can range from glossy and polished to matte and satin, offering both aesthetic appeal and protection without hiding the guitar’s character. It’s a favourite among players who appreciate classic, organic style and want their guitar to speak visually as well as sonically.
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The Hoshino Gakki company began in 1908 as the musical instrument sales division of the Hoshino Shoten, a bookstore chain. Hoshino Gakki decided in 1935 to make Spanish-style acoustic guitars, at first using the “Ibanez Salvador” brand name in honor of Spanish luthier Salvador Ibáñez, and later simply “Ibanez”.
In the 1970s, the Nisshin Onpa company who owned the Maxon brand name, developed and began selling a series of effect pedals in Japan. Hoshino Gakki licensed these for sale using the name Ibanez outside Japan. These two companies eventually began doing less and less business together until Nisshin Onpa ceased manufacturing the TS-9 reissue for Hoshino Gakki in 2002.
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The GIO, GRG Range. A 6 String Electric Guitar from the world leading Ibanez guitar brand / Ibanez renowned quality, playability and craftsmanship whatever your level or style of guitar playing. Great for beginners: This stylish and affordable electric has a GRGR maple neck, with an Okoume body and a Poplar burl grain top. A comfortable shape and e…
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The GRGA120QA is an RG Series solid body electric guitar from the world leading guitar brand, Ibanez. Style and Substance: Featuring an art grain quilted maple top and poplar body with New Zealand Pine fingerboard for smooth and easy playability. Ideal for beginner & intermediate / Ibanez design every guitar, affordable or professional – with sound…
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Roasted Maple Neck: The Ibanez AZ24S1F Standard 6-String Right-Handed Electric Guitar features roasted maple neck which is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes Jatoba Fretboard: The guitar boasts a Jatoba fretboard. Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range wit…
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The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity. The T106 tremolo bridge with 6 independent saddles makes…
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