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In the Trenches December 4, 2013

#50DEALERS - MASSACHUSETTS: Downtown Sounds

Downtown SoundsNorthamptonJoe Blumenthal, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? I started selling TC effects, and have done reasonably well with them, especially the Ditto Looper.…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - MARYLAND: Coffey Music

Coffey MusicWestminsterRobert Coffey, PresidentBusiness this year: Up.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We added Nord keyboards and Kala ukuleles to our lineup. I am amazed at the…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - MAINE: Down Home Guitars

Down Home GuitarsFairfieldDoug Wainoris, Owner New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Ohana ukes are a new line that has been successful for us.Outlook for 2014? I will…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - LOUISIANA: The Perfect Bass/Perfect Guitar

The Perfect Bass/The Perfect GuitarBaton RougeJames Bethea, OwnerBusiness this year: We are a little behind last year, but we’ll see how the Christmas season goes!Evolution in the industry you’re excited…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - KENTUCKY: Wilcutt Guitars

Wilcutt GuitarsLexingtonBob Wilcutt, Owner New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We already have the major lines – Fender, Martin, Taylor, and so on – so we did…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - KANSAS: B.A.C. Horn Doctor, Inc.

B.A.C. Horn Doctor, Inc.OlatheMike Corrigan, PresidentBusiness this year: 2013 was without questions a much stronger year for us over 2012. New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - IOWA: Foster Family Music Center

Foster Family Music CenterBettendorfJim Foster and daughter Christi, Partners Business this year: It is shaping up to be another good year, with sales up and gross profit percent up as well... and…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - INDIANA: R&R Music

R&R MusicAvonRuss Bucy, Owner Outlook for 2014? Not extremely optimistic for the future, but we are planning on a lot of changes coming up, so you’ve got be excited about that.Evolution…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - ILLINOIS: Vic's Drum Shop

Vic’s Drum ShopChicagoBen Hornor, ManagerNew lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We’ve added several lines in many different areas this year.  Premier Drums, Sakae Drums, Boso drumsticks,…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - IDAHO: Burt's Music & Sound

Burt’s Music & SoundCoeur D’AleneDenny Burt, Owner Business this year: We are seeing a slight increase in sales this year.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We focus on providing competitive…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - HAWAII: Bounty Music

Bounty  MusicKahului MauiPaul & Linda Avi Weinstein, Owners Business this year: Slightly up. I think the uncertainty that has been caused by the U.S. Congress has people very concerned.New lines or…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013
In the Trenches December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - GEORGIA: Stephens' Music Company

Stephens’ Music CompanyRome, CalhounShane West, President/CEO/Guitar & Bass InstructorBusiness this year: Calhoun store about even, Rome store up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We took on…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 3, 2013