On-the-ground perspectives from music retail professionals.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
