Samick is one of the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturers, founded in South Korea in 1958. The company built its reputation by producing affordable pianos and later expanded into guitars, becoming a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for many well-known brands. For years, Samick produced instruments for companies like Epiphone and Squier, which helped it develop strong expertise in large-scale guitar production. Today, Samick also markets its own line of guitars, ranging from beginner-friendly models to more refined instruments under sub-brands and licensed names.