VOTE

Dealer Ballot

Manufacturer/Rep Ballot

Votes will be accepted until Monday, January 4, 2016.

Casio America, Inc.

“We are honored to be recognized in the Manufacturer of the Year category and equally as thrilled to hear our dealers, artists and customers asking for more. As a veteran in the music industry, Casio has been at the forefront of developing top-notch electronic musical instruments that include groundbreaking technology and innovative features to inspire musicians’ creativity and go beyond sound.”
—Stephen Schmidt, VP, Casio’s Electronic Musical Instrument Division

D’Addario & Co., Inc.

“It is a tremendous honor to be nominated as Manufacturer of the Year. Although it’s a challenge as a U.S.-based manufacturer, our goal is to be the lowest-cost, highest-quality producer of musical instrument accessories. This would be impossible if not for our team of employees’ relentless pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities, as well as through the support of our customers from all over the world. Thank you!”
—John D’Addario III, President, D’Addario & Co., Inc.

Peavey Electronics

“We are honored to be nominated for Manufacturer of the Year. For over five decades, Peavey has blazed its own path toward music and sound perfection, earning more than 180 patents worldwide. Founded by Hartley Peavey in 1965 as a one-man shop, today Peavey Electronics Corp. is one of the largest makers and suppliers of musical instruments, amplifiers and professional audio systems in the world, distributing more than 2,000 products to more than 130 countries.”
—Fred Poole, GM, Product Development, Peavey Electronics

Yamaha Corp. of America

“The employees of Yamaha Corp. of America are honored to be nominated as Manufacturer of the Year. In the MI industry, we are a large company with many different products and services, but Yamaha is really more a group of boutique companies. We’re all tied together with a shared purpose, adhering to our core values of quality craftsmanship, superior sound and performance, and unparalleled customer support. Corporate social responsibility also plays a major role at Yamaha. Our focus on environmental efforts goes a long way in helping the Yamaha brand to shine. Ultimately, we never lose sight of our goal to satisfy the needs of our dealers, our end users and the communities we serve.”
—Tom Sumner, Senior Vice President, Yamaha Corp. of America