Yamaha guitar made in taiwan republic of china

1. When did Yamaha stop making guitars in Taiwan?
2. How do I know if my Yamaha guitar is original?
3. Are Yamaha guitars made in China?
4. What guitar brands are made in China?

When did Yamaha stop making guitars in Taiwan?

Yamaha started production in Taiwan in 1970 and finished production there in March of 2008 when they moved the factory to China.

How do I know if my Yamaha guitar is original?

The first two numbers represent the year. The next two digits represent the month and the last two digits represent the number of the unit (serial number). The 29th guitar that was built in June 1980. In the short period of 1985-1986 a 6-digit serial number has been used but the month is not displayed.

Are Yamaha guitars made in China?

Hangzhou Yamaha Musical Instruments Company Ltd. has a state-of-the-art facility in China where 1,500 employees, trained by a Japanese master craftsman, produce 500,000 Yamaha acoustic guitars each year.

What guitar brands are made in China?

To be sure, there is no shortage of guitars being made in China these days, including some of the most recognizable and best-selling brands: Washburn, Yamaha, Guild, Epiphone, Eastman, the Loar, Fender, Ovation, Blueridge, Recording King, Alvarez, Luna, Sigma, and Gibson all manufacture guitars, or components of them, ...