Many may not know it, but Ibanez has been around since the '60s. Often associated with mid-'80s metal bands, Ibanez is a company that has a long history of crafting quality guitars and basses for a variety of different music styles. Though they are perhaps best known for their 'modern' looking guitars, they also offer some more classical styles as well.

The Jetking is a great example of the classic Ibanez guitar lineup. This classic-styled Ibanez guitar has a true-to-form '60s look and feel about it. Ibanez makes some significant improvements on the guitars of old without sacrificing classic styling. The Jetking features modern coil tap high output pickups that look like they are from the '60s, but sound quite a bit cleaner and quieter than their older counterparts.

If you are looking for a hollow-bodied guitar, Ibanez now makes those as well. The Artcore debuted in 2002, and it is designed to be a modern classic. This old school beauty comes in a wide variety of styles. There are both hollow and semi-hollow versions available as well as models ranging in size. The Artcore even has a vintage Ibanez tremolo bar for that perfect classic look and feel. If you're a fan of older instruments a used Ibanez guitar or vintage Ibanez guitar can be found through newspaper ads, music stores, and online auctions.

If you happen to be a fan of Ibanez's more modern lineup, you need not worry. Their S model is a great example of the quality that people have come to expect from an Ibanez electric guitar. This ultra-modern guitar delivers that thick mahogany body tone without the heavy mahogany weight. The S model also has a Zero Resistance tremolo for the ultimate in tuning stability.