Sam Ash Music, the renowned musical instrument retail chain, is closing its doors after helping musicians find their sound for a century.
The company was founded by Austrian migrant Sam Ashkynase in 1924 and emerged as the foremost chain of family-owned music stores across the United States.
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It stands as one of the nation’s eldest music retail establishments.
In a statement posted on all its social media channels Thursday, the company said, in part: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that all Sam Ash Music store locations will begin store closing sales today. Thank you for allowing us to serve musicians like you for 100 years.”
Thursday’s announcement came after the company closed 18 of its 44 stores earlier this year, including historic stores in Clearwater, Florida, and Hollywood, according to Guitarworld.com.
Sam Ash’s social media posts also confirmed there will be “great deals” on its premium range of equipment online.
The company declined to officially disclose its reason for closure or its last day of operation or how long the “deals” will last.
Click here for more information on the company’s equipment deals and discounts.
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