Yamaha

Authorized Yamaha dealer · Peterborough's exclusive Clavinova dealer

Yamaha's story began in 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha repaired a reed organ at a school in Hamamatsu, Japan, and went on to build his own. Piano making followed in 1900, the FG180 acoustic (the original “Red Label”) in 1966, and the first Clavinova digital piano in 1983. Today the name covers FG and FS acoustics, Revstar and Pacifica electrics, TRBX basses, Clavinova and P-Series digital pianos, keyboards and pro audio. Everything on this page is listed with in-stock items first, and every guitar is inspected and set up by our tech before it ships.

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Special orders

Looking for a specific Yamaha? We'll order it for you

Don't see the model or finish you want? As an authorized Yamaha dealer we can order in Yamaha guitars and basses, Clavinova and other digital pianos, keyboards and pro audio gear.

Tell us what you're after and we'll check availability and confirm the price in CAD and the expected timing before you commit.

Call (705) 876-8160

Use the chat bubble at the bottom right of the page.

Email sales@maarsmusic.com

Or visit us at 869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, Peterborough.

The Yamaha story

From a repaired reed organ to guitars, pianos and pro audio, in six quick facts.

  1. 1887 A reed organ in Hamamatsu

    Torakusu Yamaha repairs a reed organ at a school in Hamamatsu, Japan, and goes on to build his own organs.
  2. 1897 Nippon Gakki

    He founds Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. The tuning-fork mark has been used since 1898, and the company became Yamaha Corporation in 1987.
  3. 1900 The first Yamaha pianos

    Yamaha begins making pianos, the start of more than a century of acoustic and, later, digital pianos.
  4. 1966 The FG180 “Red Label”

    Yamaha launches the FG180 acoustic, the original “Red Label”, and its first electric guitars for the world market.
  5. 1967 Classical guitars

    The first GC series classical guitars follow a year later.
  6. 1983 The first Clavinova

    Yamaha introduces the Clavinova digital piano. We're Peterborough's exclusive Yamaha Clavinova dealer.
Which Yamaha is which? A quick series guide

Guitar model names, decoded

FG models have a dreadnought body; FS models have a smaller concert body. An X after the letters (FGX, FSX) means a built-in pickup, and C means a cutaway, so an FGX800C is an FG with electronics and a cutaway. Red Label models revive the look of Yamaha's original 1966 FG guitars.

Yamaha series at a glance

  • TransAcoustic & SILENT Guitar: TransAcoustic guitars add reverb and chorus from inside the body, no amp needed; SILENT Guitars are frame guitars for quiet practice through headphones.
  • Pacifica & Revstar: Pacifica guitars run from starter models to the Professional series; Revstar II comes in Element, Standard and Professional versions.
  • TRBX & BB basses: TRBX basses for modern tones; BB basses for a classic feel.
  • Clavinova (CLP & CVP): furniture-style digital pianos: CLP models focus on piano playing, CVP models add accompaniment styles.
  • P-Series & DGX: portable 88-key digital pianos; the DGX adds arranger features.
  • PSR, PSS & Reface: PSR arranger and portable keyboards, PSS mini keyboards, and compact 37-key Reface instruments.
  • Pro audio: DM3 digital and MG analogue mixers, HS studio monitors and STAGEPAS portable PA systems.

Sources: yamaha.com (company history), usa.yamaha.com (guitar history), and Yamaha Canada warranty.

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Buying Yamaha from Maar's Music

Are you an authorized Yamaha dealer? What does the warranty cover?

Yes. Maar's Music is an authorized Yamaha dealer in Peterborough, and Peterborough's exclusive Yamaha Clavinova dealer. Yamaha Canada's Limited Warranty covers the original owner of a Yamaha bought from an authorized Yamaha dealer in Canada and used in Canada. How long it lasts depends on the product. For example, Yamaha guitars and basses have a limited lifetime warranty (1 year on electronics), Clavinova digital pianos 5 years, P-Series, DGX and PSR keyboards 2 years, and HS monitors, MG mixers and STAGEPAS systems 1 year. Keep your receipt; some pro audio products must also be registered with Yamaha. Full terms and every product's period: Yamaha Canada warranty.

Can you order a Yamaha that isn't on this page?

Yes. As an authorized Yamaha dealer we can order in Yamaha guitars, basses, Clavinova and other digital pianos, keyboards and pro audio. Call (705) 876-8160, use the chat, or email sales@maarsmusic.com. We'll check availability and confirm the price and expected timing before you commit.

Are Yamaha guitars set up before they ship?

Yes. Every guitar and bass is inspected and set up by our tech before it ships.

How much is shipping?

Orders of $298+ ship free across Canada. Smaller orders may have a shipping charge, shown at checkout. We ship within Canada only, and some remote delivery areas may need extra shipping charges. See our shipping policy for details.

What is your return policy?

If an item has a manufacturing flaw that makes it unusable, contact us within 7 days. Returns for any other reason are possible with return shipping paid by you and a 15% restocking fee; the item must be in “as received” condition with all original packing materials. Used and consignment items may not be returnable. Full details: refund policy.

Can I try a Yamaha in the store?

Yes. Visit us at 869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, Peterborough, to play the guitars, try the Clavinovas and digital pianos, or hear the pro audio gear. Call (705) 876-8160 first to make sure the model you want is in the store.