It had an output of more than 1000 guitars a month.Īfter the World War II, during which the factory was completely destroyed, the import of musical instruments was resumed slowly around 1950. The company exported many guitars to other Asian countries and in 1937
From now on the 'Salvador Ibanez' guitar was called 'Ibanez'. A factory was built near their headquartersįor production of their own guitar line that could accommodate around 30 employees. Meanwhile, his four sons were also part of the venture and the company Hoshino Gakki was founded. Because the request of guitars could no longer be met, Yoshitaro decided to build guitars themselve. More and more instruments were imported such as mandolins from Italy and drum kits from Ludwig from Germany. In 1929 he was succeeded by his son Yoshitaro Hoshino. From 1921, instruments from Europe and the USA were also imported, including classical guitars from the Spanish luthier Salvador Ibanez. In 1908 Matsujiro Hoshino started a bookstore that sold books and sheet music as well musical instruments.
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