Legendary US musical instrument retail chain Sam Ash is rumoured to be closing all of its remaining shops, except the corporate can discover a purchaser. Based in 1924, Sam Ash was the biggest chain of family-owned music shops within the US and can also be one of many oldest.

Sam Ash itself is but to formally affirm this information, however posts shared on social media – a lot of that are from folks claiming to be Sam Ash workers – are suggesting that these working throughout the firm’s management have been made conscious of the deliberate closures.

Again in March it was reported that Sam Ash was getting ready to shut 18 of its 44 shops throughout the US, together with its historic department in Clearwater, Florida. Workers had been noticed placing up indicators studying ‘Liquidation Sale!’ and ‘Every thing Should Go!’. Considered one of them claimed on the time that information of the closure “actually got here out of nowhere”.

On Reddit, a consumer now claims that “messages simply went out to all firm management however they haven’t advised workers but”. The put up additional provides, “if you’re an worker at a nonetheless open retailer; sorry if that is how you’re discovering out” and says it’s “bizarre to be dropping a 100 12 months outdated fixture within the guitar world”.

Sam Ash is Closing All Remaining Shops Except a Purchaser Can Be Discovered
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Somebody who claims to work for Sam Ash has since replied claiming that the stories are “true”. One other put up, shared on Fb by an worker at Sam Ash’s Memphis retailer, says “Came upon at present Sam Ash will likely be closing all its shops. Guess I’m again on the hunt for a job.”

Guitar.com has contacted Sam Ash for remark.

In September final 12 months, Sammy Ash – COO of Sam Ash – sadly died after battling stage 4 melanoma. The Ash household stay closely concerned with the operating of the Sam Ash model, with Richard Ash at the moment serving as President and CEO.