The price range for guitars produced by IGS itself starts from IDR 4,500,000 for the IGS Estudio series – IDR 35,000,000+ for the High end series from IGS.
The imported guitar category starts from 800 US$ – 35,000 US$+
Yes, IGS has its own production located in West Java, Indonesia. All IGS products are produced from our workshop (not outsourced from other workshops).
For the IGS Estudio series (Rp. 4,500,000+) and the IGS Premium series (Rp. 7,500,000+) 90% still use local wood. For the IGS Especial series (Rp. 15,000,000+) 75% has used imported wood and for the IGS High End series (Rp. 35,000,000+) 100% has used imported wood with grade AAA (Highest Grade) and every piece of wood has been seasoned for at least a period of time. (5 years)
Absolutely yes, as long as the design is not a copy of someone else’s design and does not have a bad effect on the sound of the guitar.
The difference lies in the following aspects:
– Grade of wood used
– It takes a long time for the wood to be seasoned / dried
– Species rarity of the material used
– Details
– Decoration
– Perfection of construction
– Internal Construction
– the technology used to make the guitar
For the Soundboard IGS uses 3 types of species: Spruce, Cedar, and Redwood. For the backside, there are many choices, Cocobolo, Madagascar, Brazilian, Indian, Honduran Rosewood, Bocote, Ziricoat, Maple, Mahogany, Ebony, and many more.
Please see more details here
Always put it in a hard case when not playing
Place it in normal air (humidity 70% – 80%) avoid excessive exposure to AC because AC air is too dry (humidity 40% – 50%) for guitars produced in Indonesia. If the air is too dry, the wood will be at risk of cracking
Avoid excessive heat such as sunlight, or leaving the guitar in a car exposed to sunlight. Heat above 37°C will damage the guitar.
Avoid impacts, especially at the top where this part is the thinnest and most fragile
When changing strings, remove and install the strings one by one. Avoid removing 6 strings at once and installing them all at once. This aims to keep the voltage constant and maintain the set up.
When left for a long period of time, the strings do not need to be loosened. Keep it at normal pitch and tension to maintain the set up level.
Don’t put silica gel into the guitar body.
Avoid using chemical cleaners on the guitar body, just wipe it with a dry microfibre cloth (like a glasses wipe).
If you need help or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me so I can give you the best advice.
For service and maintenance, it can be handled directly by IGS. DO NOT service it elsewhere because there is a risk of bad service results and voiding the IGS product warranty.
IGS can really help to order any guitar from anywhere. We will help customers to get the best price as well as assist with the shipping process until the guitar arrives in the customer’s hands safely.
Due to the very high number of orders from all over Indonesia and even from abroad, the waiting list is currently between 5 – 8 months.
IGS Estudio: 1 year
IGS Premium: 2 years
IGS Special: 3 years
IGS High End: Lifetime guarantee
Warranty only applies to the first owner. Damage caused by negligent use and incorrect maintenance methods is NOT covered by the warranty. But IGS can still help to fix it.
Ivan Guitar Studio® is one man business which provide classical / acoustic guitar education and distributing the finest quality high end guitars.
Meruya, West Jakarta, Indonesia
Gading Serpong, Tangerang, Indonesia
ivanguitarstudio@gmail.com