Kimbara

Kimbara is the brand name of a range of guitars which were commissioned by the UK-based musical instrument wholesaler FCN Music.The brand name was first registered on the 2nd of January 1968, but there has never been a Kimbara "factory" as such. The production involved FCN Music commissioning guitars from various different factories across the Far East. Initially guitars were produced in Japan, in the late 1980’s guitars were sourced from Korea and in the late 1990’s instruments moved to factories in China.The Kimbara brand mark has been used on classical, steel strung, and electric guitars.The price of a Kimbara guitar put it in the 'budget' range of guitars (The 8/Y model was available from 1977-1990 and its last RRP was £186.00). But they were nonetheless attractively designed, well made, and had surprisingly good tone.