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. See More Results In 1908 Matsujiro Hoshino started a bookstore that sold books and sheet music as well musical instruments. Official Dean Guitar website showing the world's finest selection of Electric Guitars, Bass Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, guitar pickups, guitar amps, and related gear. Since that time, most of the overseas factories are using serial numbers that show the year of manufacture as the first two digits - usually following. If it is an import (Korean, Japanese or Chinese) guitar that was built before 07 -08, your serial number will mean essentially nothing. There is not a specific website for Dean serial numbers.

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