In Japan, the company maintains three factories for musical instrument manufacture, engine and various vehicle manufacture (motorcycles and marine products), with all factories located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Are Yamaha guitars made in USA?

Two Pacifica models—the USA1 and USA2—are the only guitars that Yamaha has built entirely in the United States.

Are any Yamaha guitars made in Japan?

In the current product line, only the Handcrafted instruments which have a 26 or 36 in the model # are made in Japan.

When did Yamaha stop making guitars in Japan?

1960s It was during the period of the 1960s that Yamaha acoustic guitars history would be changed forever. The 1960s marked the decade in which the company would no longer offer its innovative, high quality, and unique guitars to just the Japanese market, but the American and other foreign markets as well.

Who is the owner Yamaha?

The Master Trust Bank of Japan9.60% Japan Trustee Services Bank6.16%Mizuho Bank2.37%SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES INC.2.12%Mitsui & Co.1.90% Yamaha Motor Company/Owners