Indiana
Indiana
Also known as: Indiana Guitars, Indiana Guitar Company, Indiana Guitar Co., Indy Custom
UnclaimedIndiana Guitar Company is a brand of affordable fretted instruments based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and owned by SHS International. Launched in the 1990s, the brand built its catalog around entry-level to mid-grade acoustic, classical, electric, and bass guitars, with manufacturing handled overseas and final distribution managed from the U.S. Instruments carry a written 10-year warranty, a poin...
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Indiana Guitar Company is a brand of affordable fretted instruments based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and owned by SHS International. Launched in the 1990s, the brand built its catalog around entry-level to mid-grade acoustic, classical, electric, and bass guitars, with manufacturing handled overseas and final distribution managed from the U.S. Instruments carry a written 10-year warranty, a point the company leans on to position the line as a value choice for students, hobbyists, and budget-conscious players.
The brand is best known for its Scout dreadnought, a long-running spruce-topped acoustic with mahogany back and sides that serves as the catalog's flagship value model. Other recurring acoustic models include the Dakota, Mojave, and Colt, alongside a starter-pack variant of the ID-100 dreadnought aimed at first-time buyers. On the electric side, the Indy Custom series brought out vintage-inspired, single-coil-equipped solidbodies with basswood bodies, 25.5-inch scale lengths, and 7.25-inch fingerboard radii, pitched as affordable takes on classic electric shapes.
The catalog also stretches into mandolins, ukuleles, and themed finishes such as Mossy Oak camo-wrapped acoustics, reflecting the brand's emphasis on broad, accessible offerings rather than boutique or signature instruments. Indiana sits squarely in the beginner-and-student tier of the acoustic market, frequently discussed on forums as a low-cost alternative to larger import brands rather than as a premium or artist-driven name.
Indiana has 7 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Steel-string Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic-Electric Guitars, and Acoustic & Acoustic-Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 1 artist, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Hip Hop. Notable users include Hobo Johnson.
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