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Harry’s Guitar ShopRaleighCharles Crossingham New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We are excited about Earthquaker pedals, Squier Classic Vibes, and Guild Acoustics. Obviously, we still love…
Rudy’s MusicNew York CityFran Pensa, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Although we’re constantly adding new products, we’re basically selling lots more of our standard…
Frenchy’s Pedal Steel Guitar ShopBelenFrenchy Messier, OwnerBusiness this year: Business has been down.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Hilton Pro Guitar Infrared Volume Pedal, Quantum Audio…
New Jersey Guitar and Bass CenterEdisonJay Jacus, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Every year at NAMM we try to add at least two lines.…
Northern Lights MusicLittletonDan Salomon, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Chris Mitchell Guitars are high quality, affordable, American-made guitars from Georgia. The Ashlee model, a…
Music Education in Sparks LLCSparksMike Manning, PresidentBusiness this year: Just reopened in June after closing in 2011. Formerly Sparks Music.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? Just getting started again,…
Midwest Lighting & SoundOmaha, LincolnJohn Rogers, Marketing Specialist and eBay Store Administrator Business this year: This year has been about even with last year; some departments showed growth,…
Morgenroth MusicMissoulaGary Bowman, President Business this year: Business has been up this year by about 13 percent because we are not holding onto inventory as long and are picking up more…
Karaoke Stage CompanyValley ParkRobert Manegre, PresidentBusiness this year: Down.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? So many companies that make karaoke CDGs have gone out of business. There are only…
Fondren GuitarsFondrenPatrick Harkins, OwnerBusiness this year: Increased from 2012New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? A new line that we added with success in 2013 is Recording…
Foxtone MusicMinneapolisEric Fox, Owner Business this year: In 2012, we shifted our focus to synthesizers and studio gear and stopped selling guitars, amps, and drums. Now in 2013, we’re in a new…
Motor City GuitarWaterfordMarty Minui, Owner New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? There aren’t many new brands that we took on in 2013 specifically. We’re very fortunate…
