Basses still made in Korea?

[jamro217]

Eastwood basses are made in Korea and in China. Not sure which models are made where. GASsing for an EUB-1.

 

[davidjbass]

My Sterling 5 is made there.

 

[Britbonic]

Well all four of the Moollon's that I own since they're based in South Korea.
Moollon Musical Instrument

 

[kwdhsk]

I love both of my Korean basses:

PRS Kestrel - great pickups and build quality
Early '90s Tobias Toby Pro V - upgraded Bartolini electronics and excellent build quality and feel

 

[GreyBeard]

Does Samick (Korean) still make for several brands?

 

[gt96g]

D.lakin basses

 

[Bass'd on a true story]

The problem with continuing to build in Korea is that their standard of living is now that of a 1st world country. We only like building in Asia to take advantage of third-world labor practices and prices.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Wolf basses.They are made by KHL.Co out of S.Korea.
They are the original OEM product that gets re-branded as other brands.
Like HK,Woodo and Raven West.

My Wolf WTHB-7W

Tune Hatsun basses are also made in S.Korea.
My TWB63WN fretless.

 

[Gringo Basso]

My Danelectro DC basses were made in Korea(1990's-early 200's) Then, some genius decided to have Danelectro shift their manufacture to China! Reputation dive, anyone?? Thankfully Danelectro is back in Korea, so to speak. I've heard good things again. Guitars and basses for those who like it light and quirky.

 

[jwilson67]

Are these made in North Korea??

 

[Sandman64]

Reverend, Paul Reed Smith, Spector and Schecter are a few that I've either owned, still have or played. All of them were very well made and sound and play as good or better than else I've tried.

 

[Madhouse27]

Most people here forget that the company exists, but SCHECTER! However, their budget basses are still made in Indonesia

Yes, my Schecter Stilleto Vintage Bass was made in Indonesia and my Custom S-1 guitar (a Series or two up) was made in South Korea. Impressed with the quality, fit and finish on both, but could be talked into a pickup upgrade on the bass.

 

[blue4]

My Brice was made in Korea, and the viola I have was too. Although I'm sure Epiphone moved that line to China now.

 

[SirMjac28]

Line 6 JTV-69s

 

[troy mcclure]

Cort closed their Korean factory in 2007.

 

[JGbassman]

Wolf basses are out of Korea. I found a beautiful neck through jazz that looks out of this world good.

 

[Machiavelli]

I remember all the beautiful Lakland Skyline 5501 and 5502 and Joe Osborne 5vers I bought were all made in Korea....Then some factory/workers dispute over working issues caused all Lakland production to move to Indonesia....I have to say I felt sorry for all those highly skilled craftsmen/women

CORT...I believe was the factory producing basses for Lakland/Ibanez/ G&L etc back then

Ever heard of Lakland? Dan Lakin co-founded that company.

Ooooo, lol. Well now I feel dumb, I dindnt know that.

 

[Chrome Dome]

D'Angelico basses,are made in Korea. Quality,detailed bass guitars,I think they need more recognition on TB IMO. I love mine,blue burst chambered body.

 

[B-Mac]

Are there any American marketed basses that are currently building in Korea? I couldnt think of any, as they've all gone to Indonesia and China, it seems.

Thanks.

I have to assume you’re referring to 2019 new model year. A lot of responses have been about older model year basses.

For 2019 my recent Eastwood Backlund Rocker Box was made in Korea although I believe Eastwood is headquartered in Canada

Certain 2019 model Dean basses are still made in Korea, namely the Rhapsody 12 at the UN Sung factory. I believe all other Dean basses are now made in China other than the USA models.

 

[Machiavelli]

This thread is 2 years old, but ok. Better late than never.