Nov 6, 2023 · I've become a big fan of FGN guitars, and now have 4. An Odyssey, a white Mythic, a black Mythic (because they are amazing!) and a Dark Evolution. The latter 3 are meant for rock/metal and man, they deliver. I'm regularly checking my used guitar spots for another. Excellent workmanship, high quality guitars to be sure.

Mar 20, 2023 · i have two fgn strat types, 2019 and 2020 models. most excellent i must say. the odyssey ssh has duncan pickups, the sss has fgns, with a pull pot that gives neck/bridge and all three. not sure why, but the bridge/middle setting on this guitar is darkish. the individual pickups sound great, so not sure about that. i like bright quack. when …

Dec 29, 2019 · i have several dozen guitars made AT Fujigen (from about a dozen different brands - mostly Japanese brands but also Fender MIJ etc.) as well as two FGN guitars - which is , as you know Fujigen's house brand. Fujigen imnsho is THE best non-custom shop guitar factory in the world - if you judge by consistent high quality guitars.

Sep 26, 2023 · History is a brand that belongs to Shimamura, a large retail chain that operates out of shopping malls. FGN is the OEM but the specs are very different than FGN's own offerings. History guitars can be much more expensive than an FGN with much higher level of specs. Note-some History guitars are not built by FGN.

Dec 29, 2019 · There are so many similarities, it is probably easier to point out the differences, which basically come down to build precision and feel. The Gibson guitars are like Harley's to me, they've got a certain vibe and are a little rough around the edges, where the everything on the FGN's is very precise in design, execution and overall quality.

Feb 25, 2021 · Just about every guitar player has heard of Ibanez, comparatively speaking very few have heard of the FGN brand though of course the Fujigen factory has a great rep. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up anything from FGN assuming the quality hasn't slipped since the good ole' days (haven't played any FGN brand guitars yet myself).

Dec 14, 2013 · FGN used to make Fender Japan guitars and other OEM's Click to expand... They made all Ibanez electrics in the 1970s up through the mid 1980s, and still make some of their high-end models.

Apr 6, 2019 · FGN has Duncan pickups, Gotoh hardware, ash body and FGN has always had great quality, It;s just not a Fender Telecaster on headstock and I'd have to order it from Thomann in Germany bluescube Member

Mar 20, 2023 · But I'd love to try some modern (well, vintage inspired) guitars from FGN. Still skittish about ordering from abroad guitars that are over $800; that seems to be the cutoff mark for being hit with customs fees.

Sep 5, 2014 · I've had tremendous experience with the modern (post-2000) Fujigen and History guitars I've owned over the years. Each and every one has been almost flawless in fit, finish, playability and tone. So when I saw this one, it was almost love at first sight.