Yamaha says: Craftsmanship and innovation in perfect harmony. The distinctive sound of Yamaha pianos can be heard today in concert halls, recording and rehearsal studios, places of worship, and educational institutions of every level. But this success was far from sudden; in fact, it has been more than a hundred years in the making. The Yamaha history shows how one mans dream to craft the worlds finest grand pianos became a reality, thanks to the efforts of a centurys worth of skilled craftsmen and musicians. For over a century, Yamaha has blended a tradition of Japanese craftsmanship with innovations in modern materials and sound to create pianos of exceptional tone and breathtaking beauty. It starts with over 12000 parts, fashioned from the finest aged woods and the worlds most advanced materials. Each piece is assembled by artisans in a tradition of old world craftsmanship. When it all comes together, and you touch the perfectly balanced keys and hear the rich harmonics and subtle, silky colours, you know it is not just any grand piano. It is a Yamaha.