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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.