amaha started in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha. Through the years Yahama has always been big in manufacturing studio gear and instruments such as organs, harmonicas, pianos, guitars, acoustic guitars, amps, speakers, mixer boards and many many more. In 1954 Yamaha manufactured their first motorcycle, the YA-1, Yamaha throughout the years also manufactures ATVs, ATCs, Generators, jet boaters, kayaks wave runners scooters, snowmobiles, kart engines and many many more sports and motor vehicles. In 1968 Yamaha produces its first line of hi-fi stereo equipment. In 1973 Yamaha sports equipment manufacturing diversifies into tennis rackets. In 1983 Yamaha launches the DX7 and DX9 digital synthesizers and in 1982 Yamaha introduces a compact disc player, the CD-1. Yamaha is one is the best when it comes to quality.