FGN Guitars from Japan!

FGN Guitars started production in 1960 as Fujigen Gakki. They based at Matsumoto in Japan and is named after the famous Mount Fuji. Gen means stringed instruments and Gakki means musical instrument - the name being literally translated as "Fuji Stringed Musical Instruments". FujiGen does OEM guitar manufacturing for well known guitar brands and they also manufacture their own brands of guitars such as FGN Guitars.


They first started off making violins and classical guitars. In 1962 FujiGen started production of electric guitars. In the 1970s FujiGen started making guitars (OEM) for companies such as Hoshino Gakki (Ibanez), Kanda Shokai (Greco guitars) and Yamaha. In 1977/1978 FujiGen went into a joint venture with Roland Roland Corporation to produce guitar synthesizers. In 1981 FujiGen opted to mainly concentrate on solid body guitar production. FujiGen obtained a CNC router in mid 1981 for making guitar parts and also began to manufacture their own pickups starting in late 1981.


In 1981/1982 FujiGen obtained the Fender Japan contract which lasted until 1996/1997 and in 1983 FujiGen were producing 14,000 guitars a month with 80% of the guitars being made for export markets and 20% being made for Japanese domestic markets. In mid/late 1992 FujiGen obtained a part of the Orville by Gibson contract which ended in 1998 and from then on have made Epiphone Japan solid body guitars, some Gretsch models and their own branded FGN guitars. FujiGen still do OEM guitar manufacturing for companies like Ibanez and Epiphone but in much smaller quantities than in the past. FujiGen has 3 factories, the Omachi factory in Nagano, the Hirooka factory (established around 1992) in Nagano and the Matsumoto head office factory in Nagano.

Establishing FUJIGEN's original Brand (FGN Guitars)

Over the years, Fujigen became one of the top OEM for many prestigious guitar brands, and by 2009 decided to launch their own brand named as FGN Guitars.


Here is a video tour of the FGN Guitar factory!


Artistes using FGN Guitars
1. Neil Zaza - Solo




2. Alexander Dietz - Heaven Shall Burn




3. Justin Shekoski - Saosin




4. Love me Butch - Local Malaysian Band



Click HERE for a full list of Artistes using FGN Guitars

Contact us if you'd like to find out more on FGN Guitars!
A1-01-3A, Dutamas Solaris, No.1, Jln Dutamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
tel: +603-62079808
fax: +603-62079807
e-mail : info@candormusic.com.my

This post has been edited by CandorMusic: Sep 22 2011, 05:00 PM

How come the LPs headstock got different design... i prefer that closer to gibson design...

scared lawsuit ma

Bro, I don't know if this thread should be in this section of this forum or in Musical Instruments yo.

Well, this post is only talking about the FGN Brand and nothing about the products they sell and we did not reveal any specific product, specs or even the prices. That is why we think that this is the appropriate section to post this. We basically just want to tell you guys about FGN and try to get a discussion going. So dont worry, we know what we're doing

Thanks for your concern!

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Added on September 25, 2011, 4:54 pmThe head stock is different from the FGN is because the original Les Paul Model is meant for Japan market. Due to pressure from "Gibson" they have withdrawn all promotion materials regarding the FGN Les Paul. However the Les Paul model is still widely popular in USA and in Europe countries. Come and try out at our showroom and you will understand what I am talking about!

I think is a matter of respect to Gibson!


This post has been edited by CandorMusic: Sep 25 2011, 04:54 PM

Are there any ES-335 like guitars coming out from FGN factory?

^ what he said. any semi-hollows?

Hi: Yes, they also have the ES335 version out! You can check out this thread which says about their makes on the ES-335. They use to make for the Epiphone Japan, Greco. http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=912030 and also here http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/my-other-guitars/154594-ngd-epiphone-es335-made-japan-2000-a.html

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Added on October 18, 2011, 10:43 amFGN J-Standard JTL-5R

Construction: Bolt-on
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple 1PC U-Shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood 250mmR
Frets: 22F Medium(C.F.S)
Scale: 25.5"(648mm)
Hardware color: Nickel & Chrome
Tuners: Gotoh SGM-05
Bridge: TP-T6(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Pickups: 52T-F(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL), 52T-R(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Controls: 1Vol, 1Tone, 3-Way Switch
Color: 3Tone Sunburst
Finish: Polyester
Case: Gig Bag
Strings: .010-.046

Selling Price: RM3299

FGN J-Standard JTL-5M

Construction: Bolt-on
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple 1PC U-Shape 250mmR
Fingerboard: None
Frets: 22F Medium(C.F.S)
Scale: 25.5"(648mm)
Hardware color: Nickel & Chrome
Tuners: Gotoh SGM-05
Bridge: TP-T6(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Pickups: 52T-F(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL), 52T-R(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Controls: 1Vol, 1Tone, 3-Way Switch
Color: Candy Apple Red
Finish: Polyester
Case: Gig Bag
Strings: .010-.046

Selling Price: RM3299

FGN Bass Guitars!

FGN J-Standard JJB-5R


Construction: Bolt-on
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple 1PC U-Shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 20F Medium(C.F.S)
Scale: 34"(864mm)
Hardware color: Nickel & Chrome
Tuners: Gotoh GB-1
Bridge: TP-J6(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Pickups: 62J-F(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL), 62J-R(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Controls: 2Vol, 1Tone
Color: Black, 3Tone Sunburst, Candy Apple Red
Finish: Polyester
Case: Gig Bag
Strings: .045-.105

Selling Price: RM3299

FGN J-Standard JPB-5R

Construction: Bolt-on
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple 1PC U-Shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 20F Medium(C.F.S)
Scale: 34"(864mm)
Hardware color: Nickel & Chrome
Tuners: Gotoh GB-1
Bridge: TP-J6(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Pickups: 62P(FUJIGEN ORIGINAL)
Controls: 1Vol, 1Tone
Color: Black, 3Tone Sunburst, Candy Apple Red
Finish: Polyester
Case: Gig Bag
Strings: .045-.105

Selling Price: RM3299

Contact us to find further details on the awesome FGN Guitars!
A1-01-3A, Dutamas Solaris, No.1, Jln Dutamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
tel: +603-62079808
fax: +603-62079807
e-mail : info@candormusic.com.my

This post has been edited by CandorMusic: Oct 18 2011, 10:43 AM

Do u guys still bring in fgn guitars? Been looking for one

Candor Music may not be monitoring this forum (as the thread is 3 years old); better to contact them directly or visit their showroom. Coincidentally, I dropped by Candor Music last week during the Raya break and enquired about FujiGen guitars. I recall they had a couple of units available - the LP w/ P90s and the Strat (lower right and center respectively in the photo).

PM me estimate price range please. from cheapest to most expensive.

anybody here hv 1? how is it...

I have FGN LP NCLS 20R bought from Japan through Ishibashi in Shinjuku..

No regrets at all... best built and very classic... better than those current weight relieved Gibson LP. FGN is worth than spending on those caplang guitars..

depending on what you are looking for, is it a good substitute to a good gibson .........no least the ones ive tried.

but for the rpice, id say go lurk more

good to know that there r alot of good obscure guitar brands out there. at least can give chance to new aspiring guitarist that cannot afford the premium of gibson,esp,etc..........yet.

even 'obscure' also costs Rm3500 per guitar. NOt cheap at all.

FYI, Fujigen is not obscure brand... they are skilled luthiers who make the J. Custom Ibanez (Team J Craft) and those who made the Orville by Gibson, Fender Japan stuff...

This is considered one of the best guitars better than current day Gibson at a cheaper price...

its not really a cheap guitar, i est 3k and above, the LP i tested was 5k. basically you can get a MIA gibson, used esp eclipse and fender MIA.

The one I bought was Yen 132000

hehe. of coz. 'obscure' is not mean to be an insult, it's just that they hv less breakthrough worldwide. but the quality speaks for itself, hence the price.

This post has been edited by ciwi1166: Aug 9 2014, 10:12 PM