Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.

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OUR STORY

We're musicians and we’re technologists, with a passion for bringing you the next generation of gear that will inspire you to create, record and perform music in new ways. We have a long history designing category-defining products that push technical boundaries, so you can focus on your music.

We introduced the world’s first digital modeling amp, the AxSys 212, in 1996. We were behind the groundbreaking POD^® multi-effect that launched in 1998, revolutionizing the industry with an easy way to record guitar that had great tone. Our Variax^® guitars can do more than any other instrument in history, and we’ve led the analog-to-digital transition for guitar wireless with our Relay^® products.

We haven't stopped, either. In 2015 Line 6 introduced the Helix^® family, our new flagship guitar processor. Helix represents a major leap forward in guitar processing, as well as a new way of thinking about guitarists and their relationship to technology.

In 2014 Line 6 became a part of the Yamaha family, creating a network of global collaboration which, in 2017, led to the creation of the first-ever Guitar Division within Yamaha. This culminated in the formation of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in 2018. Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan which brings together the intercompany teams that have been focused on serving the needs of guitarists worldwide. Yamaha Guitar Group will oversee the global marketing of guitar products for both Line 6 and Yamaha, while developing Line 6 products and collaborating with counterparts in Japan on the development of Yamaha guitar products.

Also in 2018, Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. acquired the legendary Ampeg^® brand, known for its bass amplifiers and pedals. Ampeg has produced some of the music industry's most innovative amplification products, including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb, and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name. The addition of the Ampeg line greatly expanded the total offering for bass guitarists, which already included legendary Yamaha bass guitars such as the BB and TRBX models, alongside the Line 6 Relay wireless systems and Helix modeling devices.

In 2023 Yamaha Guitar Group further broadened its offerings for guitarists by acquiring Córdoba Music Group, which was originally founded with a mission to bring the nylon string guitar to a wider guitar community. Beginning in 1997, Córdoba assembled a team of master luthiers to create guitars built with a nod to classic techniques of Spanish guitar makers from the late 19th and early 20th century. From there the brand blossomed. As it grew, Guild Guitars, with its own impressive history dating back to 1953, was added to the CMG portfolio in 2014. Following the addition of Guild, HumiCase, and DeArmond pickups joined the group. CMG also took over distribution of Savarez and Aquila strings in the U.S.

The integration of brands from Córdoba Music Group—Córdoba^® and Guild^® guitars, HumiCase^® instrument cases, and DeArmond^® pickups—extends the already wide variety of offerings for acoustic, electric, and bass guitar products from Yamaha, Line 6, and Ampeg. This new venture is an instant compliment to Yamaha’s own array of nylon fretted instruments and adds ukuleles and acoustic bass guitars to the mix, as well as a selection of pickups, cases, and strings. The addition also brings with it skilled US-based premium guitar manufacturing and processes. All of this is in service to an initiative by Yamaha to continuously broaden the scope, quality, and innovation it can offer guitar players.

We’re proud that our history of pushing for new ideas that serve guitarists. We’re all about giving you access to the tools you need to create, perform and record in ways you never thought possible. We promise that we'll always take dramatic leaps so you can reach new heights with your music. That's our commitment to you, because in the end, we love being a part of making great music.

CAREERS

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At Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. we envision and design powerful, intuitive products that inspire new ways for musicians to create, play and perform.

Our team consists of over 100 people working in our Los Angeles office. Many are active guitarists, musicians, producers, artists and performers. We’re always looking for dynamic, resourceful and results-driven people who are passionate about music and technology. So if you want to help define the next generation of music products and instruments, we’d love to hear from you.

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Department if at any time during the interview process you feel a reasonable accommodation is required to facilitate the interview or job functionality.

BENEFITS PROGRAM

YGG has developed an extensive benefits package as part of our total compensation plan. This package includes vision, medical, dental and life insurance plans, as well as long-term disability coverage, and TransAmerica supplemental insurance plans. In addition, we offer paid vacation, personal, sick and holiday time; and a 401(k) plan.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

YGG offers different insurance plans for employees to select from which include: a medical HMO or PPO plan, a dental DMO or PPO plan, and a vision PPO plan. YGG pays a substantial portion of the plans premiums and offers spouse/domestic partner and dependent coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts

Our Flexible Spending Accounts allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars in two ways:
- You may set aside up to $2,850 each year to pay for eligible health care expenses.
- You may set aside up to $5,000 each year to pay for eligible dependent care expenses.
401(k)

We have a Fidelity 401(k) plan to help you save for your future. This plan allows contributions of part of your compensation on a pre- tax basis. This means you can reduce your current federal and state income taxes while investing in your future. In addition to this traditional option, we also offer a 401(k) Roth plan which will allow you to contribute a portion of your salary after taxes.
- The plan gives you a choice of numerous investment options.
- You may contribute between 1% - 60% of your base pay into the plan.
- You may also contribute bonuses into the plan (subject to annual plan limits)
- You may rollover your prior 401k into our plan.
- There is also a loan provision just in case you need to tap into those resources.
- Company offers 401k match to all employees.
Life Insurance

YGG pays 100% of the premium for a life insurance plan, which is equal to your annual salary. This policy also provides accidental death benefits and partial benefits in the event of an accidental loss of limb or eyesight. Additionally, you have the option to purchase added coverage for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner and your dependents.
Long-Term Disability Insurance

YGG pays for 100% of your long-term disability insurance premium. This insurance begins on the 90th day of your disability. The coverage integrates with state disability, social security disability, or any other disability coverage you may have to provide you with 60% of your covered earnings (up to $10,000/month).
TransAmerica

TransAmerica will cover some of the gaps in your health insurance, such as co-payments and deductibles, as well as, the non-medical costs you may incur. These plans pay cash directly to you regardless of any other insurance you have.
LegalShield/IDShield

These two plans are offered to employees to provide legal and identity protection. LegalShield, gives you access to a dedicated law firm where you can receive assistance with will preparation, contract review, moving traffic violations and more! Enrollment in IDShield provides you and your family identity, credit and social media monitoring to help protect you from identity theft.
Vacation Time

All regular, full time employees are eligible for paid vacation time.
Sick Time

Our non-exempt employees earn paid sick leave up to 6 days per year. Except for a 24 hour carry-over, unused sick pay is paid out at the end of the year.
Personal Time

Our non-exempt employees are eligible to take up to two days of paid personal leave during each calendar year. Any unused personal time is paid out at the end of the year.
Holidays

We have nine paid holidays during the year. The following are the holidays we observe: New Year's Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.’s provides all full-time, regular employees one floating holiday per year in addition to the Company’s regular paid holidays.
Volunteer Time

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.’s provides all full-time, regular employees 8 hours to volunteer per year at a non-profit of their choice or during a company-wide volunteer activity.
Credit Union

YGG employees may join Premier America Credit Union, which offers a broad array of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, certificate of deposit accounts, IRA’s, loans and much more!
Wellness Program

YGG offers a Wellness Program designed to educate employees on how to achieve their health and fitness goals and to provide them with valuable resources and information. Included in this program are a confidential Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to assist employees with life’s everyday issues, lunch & learns, health newsletters, discounts on health and wellness products, gym memberships, massage therapists, weight-loss programs and much more.
Having Fun

Here at YGG we truly believe in the importance of balancing work and family—and having fun!

Whether it’s encouraging you to take advantage of wonderful off-hours activities such as hiking and mountain biking in the nearby Santa Monica Mountains, or facilitating special in-house events, we place great value on our relationships with our employees and their families. From our gala Holiday Party and our legendary Halloween Bash, to Casino Night and employee Jam Sessions, to ping-pong tournaments and even bowling excursions with dinner and dancing, we do our best to create opportunities for our employees and their families to enjoy themselves and each other’s company.