1. Japan:
a. Hamamatsu Factory, Shizuoka, Japan: This is the company's historical site of guitar production in Japan. The factory specializes in crafting premium guitars, such as those under the Yamaha Custom and Yamaha SG series. Known for its traditional methods and skilled craftsmanship, the Hamamatsu factory produces high-end acoustic and electric guitars.
b. Ryumon Factory, Takaoka, Toyama, Japan: Established in 1977, the Ryumon factory handles a significant portion of Yamaha's mid-tier guitar production. It contributes to the company's acoustic ranges along with certain lines of electric guitars. This facility allows Yamaha to meet larger scale demands more efficiently.
2. Indonesia:
a. PT Yamaha Music Manufacturing Asia, Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia: Often abbreviated as Yamaha MMAP, this location in Indonesia primarily focuses on the company's high-volume budget lines of guitars. PT Yamaha Music Asia was founded in 1990 after a venture formed a few years back.
b. PT Yamaha Musical Products Indonesia, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia: Another of Yamaha's facilities in Indonesia, known mainly for manufacturing certain acoustic guitar lines within affordable and mid-tier prices.
*Please note that these are the primary places of guitar production. Some models or components may have specific country-specific origins based on production strategies within the manufacturer.*