Ibanez Guitar Endorsers

Ibanez endorsers, past and present

George Benson (b. 1943) is a renowned jazz guitarist and Grammy Award winning Pop and R&B singer. Benson plays and endorses the signature Ibanez GB series guitar.[1] Frank Gambale (b. 1958) is an Australian jazz fusion guitarist renowned for his use of the sweep-picking technique. Gambale had a signature range of Ibanez FGM series guitars, but has since left Ibanez and signed a deal with Yamaha.[2]
[edit] F-J Marty Friedman (b. 1962) was the lead guitarist for pioneering American thrash metal band Megadeth. Friedman plays a signature Ibanez MFM model.[3] Paul Gilbert (b. 1967) is the lead guitarist for heavy metal band Racer X and also the original guitar player for the hard rock band Mr. Big. Gilbert plays and endorses his Ibanez PGM model.
[edit] K-P Mike Mushok (b. 1970) is the lead guitarist of the hard rock group Staind that has sold more than 15 million albums as of 2007. Mushok plays his Ibanez MMM signature model.[4] Pat Metheny (b. 1954) is an influential American jazz guitarist significant for his use of 12-string electric guitar and his use of digital signal processing. He plays an Ibanez PM120 signature series guitar.[5] John Petrucci (b. 1967), the guitarist of the New York progressive metal band Dream Theater played Ibanez guitars, including a seven-string model, throughout the 1990s. A signature JPM model guitar was produced during this time.
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Steve Vai playing a double neck JEM series.Joe Satriani (b. 1955) is a renowned rock guitarist, collaborating, recording and touring with artists such as Alice Cooper, Mick Jagger, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Satriani plays a signature series Ibanez JS Series guitars.[6] James Shaffer ("Munky") (b. 1970) is the lead guitarist of the Grammy Award winning nu-metal group Korn and plays a the Ibanez Apex a specially designed seven-string electric guitar.[7] Steve Vai (b. 1960) is another Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer recording with artists and groups such as Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake. Vai designed the Ibanez Ibanez Universe Universe and JEM electric guitars.[8] Paul Waggoner of the progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me is known for his use of numerous ibanez S-series guitars.[9] Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman (b. 1963) is the lead guitarist for American punk rock group The Offspring and plays his Ibanez signature NDM series guitar