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In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - VERMONT: Maple Leaf Music

Maple Leaf MusicBrattleboroChristian Glines, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? In the past year we’ve added a complete line of American made “old time” open-back…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - UTAH: The Piano Gallery

The Piano GalleryMurray, Orem, St. GeorgeStan Beagley, President/CEO Business this year:  We’re seeing a 16-percent increase in sales over 2012.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We are really excited about…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - TEXAS: South Texas Music Mart

South Texas Music MartCorpus ChristiLarry Germain, General Magager Business this year: Rentals way up, walk-ins slowNew lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year?     Eastman stringed and brass…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - TENNESSEE: Revolve Guitars

Revolve GuitarsBartlettGeoff Albert, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Alvarez guitars have done extremely well and were a big addition. In the entire Memphis area,…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - SOUTH DAKOTA: Black Hills Piano Gallery

 Black Hills Piano Gallery, Inc.Rapid CityTony & Connie Thomas, Owners Business this year: We are up slightly over last year. This is our fifth year and we have enjoyed a steady…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - SOUTH CAROLINA: Deluxe Guitar Exchange

Deluxe Guitar ExchangeGreenvilleLarry Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? This year we have added Bad Cat Amplifiers and had some early success with them.…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - RHODE ISLAND: Ross Music

Ross MusicWarwickDave Ross, Owner Outlook for 2014? Things are getting better and better each year so we look forward to that continuing to happen. They do seem to be developing the…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - PENNSYLVANIA: Danny's Guitar Shop

Danny’s Guitar ShopNarbethDan Gold, Owner Outlook for 2014? Between the big box stores, mass merchant stores, and Internet, the manufacturers have hyper-saturated the market. And when you factor in sluggish turnover,…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - OREGON: Albany Music & Sound

Albany Music & SoundAlbanyJohn Herbert, Owner Business this year: Gross sales slightly down, gross profits slightly up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? No new lines this…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - OKLAHOMA: Tulsa Band Instruments

Tulsa Band InstrumentsTulsaCeth Barnett, General Manager Business this year: We’ve had a great 2013. If we keep going at the current pace, we should be up 8-10 percent from last year.New…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - OHIO: Durdel's Music

Durdel’s MusicToledoFred Shuman New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Late last year, we did take on Kala Ukes and have had success with the U-Bass. It’s…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - NORTH DAKOTA: Eckroth Music Company

Eckroth Music CompanyBismarck, FargoJeff Eckroth, President Business this year: 2013 has been a very solid year for Eckroth Music. Thumbs up to 2013!Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We’ve consolidated…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013