Germany hits Yamaha and other intrument sellers with 21m Euro fine

Germany hits Yamaha and other intrument sellers with 21m Euro fine

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norman lebrecht

August 06, 2021

The German competition authorities have fined local subsidiaries of Yamaha, Roland and Fender for manitaining minimum prices for their products.

‘Manufacturers and traders of musical instruments have consistently and for many years acted to restrict price competition to the ultimate detriment of consumers,’ said the regulator.

There has been no response as yet from Yamaha.

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