YAMAHA
A complete line of pianos,
manufactured in Japan by Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., one of the
world's largest piano manufacturers, and in the U.S. by the
Everett Piano Company. Yamaha pianos are distributed in the
U.S. by Yamaha International Corporation, a wholly owned
factory subsidiary of Nippon Gakki, which acts as the
importing and marketing agency between dealers and factory,
and which maintains a cooperative sales support campaign in
behalf of U.S.A. dealers.
The first product to bear the
Yamaha name was a reed organ built in 1887. The manufacture
of pianos began in 1900. The trademark symbol that appears on
every Yamaha product, three crossed tuning forks, soon became
recognized world-wide as a mark of quality. Through
innovative and dynamic engineering, Yamaha has been able to
produce the large number of fine pianos it supplies for world
markets while maintaining the high levels of craftsmanship
and skills required to build fine musical instruments.
All Yamaha pianos built in
Japan and the United States carry a ten-year warranty and
offer the unique Yamaha "Full Service BondTM."
Yamaha also produces a full line of electronic organs,
guitars, band instruments, combo equipment, and sound
reinforcement equipment.
The manufacturing company
commenced operations in 1887, making reed organs. Piano
manufacturing began in 1900. Most popular are the Yamaha
grand pianos, available in a wide range of sizes and
finishes. Built to specifications for world wide
distribution, These grands are said to suit the tastes of
discriminating musicians, yet are competitive in cost because
the company builds large quantities.
In September, 1973, Yamaha
expanded its capabilities when it acquired the facilities of
the Everett Piano Company which it now uses to produce a line
of Yamaha console and studio pianos in South Haven, Michigan.
1958 - J089000 1968 -
689000 1978 - 2583000 1988 - 4492000
1959 - J103000 1969 - 809000 1979 - 2812000 1989 -
4650000
1960 - 122000 1970 - 978000 1980 - 3000100 1990 -
4808000
1961 - 149000 1971 - 1169000 1981 - 3261000 1991 -
4966000
1962 - 188000 1972 - 1317000 1982 - 3464000 1992 -
5124000
1963 - 237000 1973 - 1510000 1983 - 3646000 1993 -
5282000
1964 - 298000 1974 - 1743000 1984 - 3832000 1994 -
5440000
1965 - 368000 1975 - 1943000 1985 - 3988000 1995 -
5598000
1966 - 489000 1976 - 2144000 1986 - 4157000 1996 -
5756000
1967 - 570000 1977 - 2383000 1987 - 4335000
YAMAHA Made in
America, South Haven, Michigan (Letter U.)
1974 - 101000 1978 -
117000 1982 - 150000 1986 - 186000
1975 - 102000 1979 - 124000 1983 - 160000 1987 -
198000
1976 - 107000 1980 - 132000 1984 - 167000 1988 -
210000
1977 - 110000 1981 - 141000 1985 - 174000 1980 -
220000
YAMAHA Made in
America, Thomaston, Ga. (Letter T.)
1983 - 50 0000 1985 -
50 3000 1987 - 10 0000 1989 - 11 0000
1984 - 50 1500 1986 - 50 4050 1988 - 10 2200 1990 -
11 9000
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YOUNG
CHANG
Grands, consoles, uprights.
The Young Chang pianos, manufactured in Korea, have been in
international competition since 1967 and have won gold and
silver medals for excellence in Germany, Switzerland, Spain
and The Netherlands. Each component of the Young Chang is
fastidiously matched and adjusted to perfection. The
incredibly clear and full bodied tone is a tribute to this
unusual dedication to excellence, as is its touch,
durability, stability, and its mirror-like finish.
Distributed in the United States by the company's wholly
owned subsidiary, Young Chang America, Inc.,
Young Chang pianos are
precision crafted in Korea. But our search for the finest
materials in the world takes us to the ends of the earth.
It takes us to the Royal
George felt-works in England because only the finest felt
will do for Young Chang hammers. It takes us to Germany and
Japan for our premium core wire. From it we make the finest
piano strings possible. It takes us to the forests of North
America for our Sitka spruce. Light-weight but extremely
strong, solid Sitka spruce is universally acknowledged as the
ideal material for piano soundboards. And we go one better
than most piano manufacturers by using this durable wood for
our keys and backposts as well. Solid maple pin blocks and
action parts are another hallmark of the best pianos. And
Young Chang's maple comes from England, and Vermont. From
only the best sources: Vermont, Michigan and Japan
But a great piano is more than
the sum of its parts. Each Young Chang piano is expertly
assembled in Korea. Our combination of exacting precision and
cost-effective operation can't be found anywhere else. The
result is a high-quality line of pianos without the high
prices.
Vertical pianos
1978 - 78 00000 1981 -
81 00000 1984 - 00 94000 1987 - 02 61000
1979 - 79 00000 1982 - 00 15000 1985 - 01 47000 1988
- 13 00000
1980 - 80 00000 1983 - 00 40000 1986 - 01 99500 1989
- 14 33342
Grand Pianos
1978 - 78 0000 1981 -
81 0000 1984 - 01 1000 1987 - 02 6100
1979 - 79 0000 1982 - 00 4700 1985 - 01 6000 1988 -
03 2000
1980 - 80 0000 1983 - 00 7300 1986 - 01 9600 1989 -
04 5739
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YORK
Pianos and player-pianos made
by the reliable Weaver Piano Co., of York,
Pa. The York is a strictly high grade instrument of the
utmost reliability. It possesses fine musical qualities and
its case designs are of exceptional beauty. The York
player-piano is an exceptional instrument, with heavy strings
and back. It is fully warranted by this reliable company. It
has superior tone quality, is strong and durable and responds
equally well to the forceful, popular operator and the most
cultured player of refined tastes. The cases are artistic in
design and beautifully finished.
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