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Yamaha

Japan · Musical instruments and equipment

Brand originJapan
IndustryMusical instruments and equipment
Founded1887
HeadquartersHamamatsu, Japan
Company / groupYamaha Corporation

About Yamaha

Yamaha is a Japanese musical-instrument and audio-technology company with roots dating to 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha built his first reed organ. The company became one of the world’s largest musical-instrument makers and also developed major professional and home-audio businesses.

What does Yamaha make or offer?

Yamaha's main product and technology areas include pianos, keyboards, guitars, wind instruments, drums, professional audio, home audio and music software.

Brand origin and manufacturing country

Yamaha is a Japanese musical-instrument and audio-technology company with roots dating to 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha built his first reed organ. The company became one of the world’s largest musical-instrument makers and also developed major professional and home-audio businesses. This does not mean every Yamaha product is manufactured in one country. International companies can operate factories and supply chains in many countries, so the most reliable source for a specific product is its label or manufacturer documentation.

Good to know: a brand’s country of origin and the manufacturing country of a particular product may differ.

Common questions about Yamaha

Where is Yamaha from?

Yamaha is a Japanese musical-instrument and audio-technology company with roots dating to 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha built his first reed organ. The company became one of the world’s largest musical-instrument makers and also developed major professional and home-audio businesses.

When was Yamaha founded?

The history of Yamaha dates to 1887.

Official website: https://www.yamaha.com/