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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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NORTH CAROLINA: Harry's Guitar Shop

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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NEW YORK: Rudy's Music

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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NEW MEXICO: Frenchy's Pedal Steel Guitar Shop

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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NEW HAMPSHIRE: Northern Lights Music

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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NEVADA: Music Education in Sparks, LLC

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,…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - NEBRASKA: Midwest Lighting and Sound

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,…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - MONTANA: Morgenroth Music

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…

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Dec 4, 2013
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#50DEALERS - MISSOURI: Karaoke Stage Company

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…

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Dec 4, 2013