Does Samick make good guitars?
Chances are, you have heard of Samick as making good guitars if you have been looking for some time. But when you went on eBay, Google Shopping, and whatever other sites that sell guitars you may frequent, you were disappointed to find few (or more likely none) for sale. The truth is, they did make good guitars.
What guitars are made in Korea?
There are absolutely fantastic, high-quality guitars made in Korea like the Cort CJ or the PRS. Squier, Epiphone, and Martin are also super high-quality brands that make guitars and other instruments in Korea.
How do I identify my Samick guitar?
The serial number is stamped or as a sticker on the back of the headstock, the neck plate or on (semi) acoustic guitars on the bottom inside the body. If you want to know the production year of your Samick guitar, you can decipher it with the serial number decoder. Only enter the serial number.
Where are Samick guitars made?
Samick factory in Cileungsi, near Bogor, Indonesia. This factory produces the majority of instruments that Samick makes.
Are Samick guitars solid wood?
Re: Samick acoustic guitar They started out making instruments that were partially or completely made of laminate, but your model represents a time when they were trying to compete in the high end all solid wood market. So yours is indeed all solid woods.
Are Korean fenders any good?
Korean Strats aren’t as good as MIA, but they’re still pretty good. Just as good as MIM standard of the same spec. IMO, try before you buy. But, you won’t be disappointed [unless it’s a Squier, but they’re not bad at all in the higher price ranges, or you get one from a dud factory].
Did Samick make Fender guitars?
Samick has manufactured guitars for many other companies, including Fender and Gibson. Additionally, this manufacturer produces a full range of pianos, electric and acoustic guitars, basses, banjos, autoharps, harmonicas, and other instruments.
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When did Fender stop making guitars in Korea?
Fender began backing off Korean production until it finally ended totally in 2002-2003 at which time they determined it was just too expensive to manufacture in Korea, and moved all their non-USA production of Fender branded instruments to the Mexico plant.
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