Tonal Innovation Center (TONIC) hosted the second annual International Musical Instruments Seminar in Joensuu, Finland on 14th September- 16th September 2011.
1. Walden Guitars & K.H.S. Musical Instruments Co. Ltd. An Asian Manufacturer’s Perspective related to sustainable & alternative materials Jonathan S. Lee Chief Designer & President, Walden Guitars Division Manager, Fretted Instruments Dept., KHS Musical Instruments
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4. K.H.S. Musical Instruments Co., Ltd The KHS Group began in 1930. The company has sought to dedicate itself to the education field and focus on servicing our society. The meaning of KHS, “ Kong Hsue Sheh ,” translates to "contribute to schools and society” and expresses the group’s commitment to enhancing human quality of life and culture. It is currently amongst the Global “Top 10” musical instrument companies. 1956 KHS Began building harmonicas 1957 Wind instruments begun 1969 Yamaha piano production 1985 Jupiter Band Instruments established in USA 1990 Altus built in Japan 1994 Ross Mallet Instruments acquired 1995 Joint Venture with Versen Musical Instruments 1996 Mapex USA established 2003 Majestic Holland B. V. joins KHS Group 2010 KHS America established in Nashville, TN.
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