Stagg

Stagg is a Belgian brand founded in Brussels in 1995 as part of EMD Music, with the roots of the company tracing back to guitar production in Japan during the 1970s. They design a wide range of music products—including electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, as well as stringed instruments, percussion, wind instruments, cymbals, accessories, and lighting—manufactured mostly in China and Indonesia to offer affordable gear across 70+ countries. Stagg instruments are often praised for delivering reasonable quality at low prices, making them a popular choice for beginners or as a platform for projects and upgrades, though some users note that quality can be inconsistent across models.