as an importer of Baldwin pianos for the Korean market.ġ960: Samick begins production of upright pianos using imported parts.ġ965: Samick begins production of acoustic guitars as part of its diversification into the broader musical instruments market.ġ978: A branch office in Los Angeles is opened.ġ979: Samick opens an automated guitar-production facility.ġ982: The company establishes a U.S. We intend to make the musical needs of our valued consumers our top priority.ġ958: Hyo Ick Lee founds Samick Piano Co. We now pledge ourselves to the future, concentrating on the production of the world's finest quality instruments. On the strength of our 43 years of extensive experience in the production of musical instruments, Samick has grown into the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in Korea and the world's largest piano company. was established in 1958 with the purpose of "enriching human life" through music, the universal language. NAIC: 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing