Is the Yamaha who make guitars and pianos the same Yamaha who make motorcycles?

Yes and no: Yamaha as an umbrella term are the multinational company responsible for a dizzying amount of diverse products. That being said, Yamaha can be thought of as a myriad of different companies within that umbrella: the people who dedicate their lives to making excellent Yamaha pianos have nothing much at all to do with the people who dedicate their lives to making Yamaha guitars, far less motorcycles or industrial robots! The only common link is brand identity and a high quality threshold.

Where are Yamaha instruments made?

That depends a lot on the instruments in quesiton. Yamaha have a number of manufacturing facilities across Asia and the rest of the world. Yamaha musical instruments are made in Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan as well as other places. What is important to remember is that Yamaha use the same standards, materials, tooling and quality control across the board, making the building location a non-issue.

Are Yamaha instruments good for beginners?

Very much so: Yamaha are particularly famous for providing beginner and student musicians with instruments that are reliable, durable, comfortable to use and great to play. This applies to guitars, pianos and keyboards. This is the reason why so many schools have Yamaha instruments in their classrooms: they can be trusted.

Which guitarguitar stores keep Yamaha pianos?

Our Glasgow, Birmingham and Epsom guitarguitar stores all have dedicated piano departments with trained staff on hand to offer service and advice.

Can I buy Yamaha instruments at guitarguitar on finance?

Yes, absolutely: we offer a range of finance packages to make paying for your instruments more manageable. Each particular product's page will have clickable options for available finance options. Our instore staff will also be happy to advise you and lead you through the process.