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Retail & Business December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS – MARYLAND: Coffey Music

Coffey Music Westminster Robert Coffey, President Business 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…

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Dec 3, 2013
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#50DEALERS – MAINE: Down Home Guitars

Down Home Guitars Fairfield Doug 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.…

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

The Perfect Bass/The Perfect Guitar Baton Rouge James Bethea, Owner Business this year: We are a little behind last year, but we’ll see how the Christmas season goes! Evolution in…

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#50DEALERS – KENTUCKY: Wilcutt Guitars

Wilcutt Guitars Lexington Bob 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…

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

B.A.C. Horn Doctor, Inc. Olathe Mike Corrigan, President Business this year: 2013 was without questions a much stronger year for us over 2012.  New lines or brands you’ve taken on…

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#50DEALERS – IOWA: Foster Family Music Center

Foster Family Music Center Bettendorf Jim Foster and daughter Christi, Partners   Business this year: It is shaping up to be another good year, with sales up and gross profit percent…

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#50DEALERS – INDIANA: R&R Music

R&R Music Avon Russ 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…

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#50DEALERS – ILLINOIS: Vic’s Drum Shop

Vic’s Drum Shop Chicago Ben Hornor, Manager New 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…

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Dec 3, 2013
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#50DEALERS – IDAHO: Burt’s Music & Sound

Burt’s Music & Sound Coeur D’Alene Denny Burt, Owner   Business this year: We are seeing a slight increase in sales this year. Evolution in the industry you’re excited about?…

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#50DEALERS – HAWAII: Bounty Music

Bounty  Music Kahului Maui Paul & Linda Avi Weinstein, Owners   Business this year: Slightly up. I think the uncertainty that has been caused by the U.S. Congress has people…

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#50DEALERS – GEORGIA: Stephens’ Music Company

Stephens’ Music Company Rome, Calhoun Shane West, President/CEO/Guitar & Bass Instructor Business this year: Calhoun store about even, Rome store up. New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success…

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#50DEALERS – FLORIDA: Parramore Music

Parramore Music Ocala John Barrett, President Business this year: A little above last year. New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Blackstar Evolution in the industry you’re…

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Dec 3, 2013