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The Music Shop Wins Alvarez-Yairi Guitar

posted February 13, 2013 in Business News

Allen Haynes and his new Alvarez Yairi is flanked by SLM CEO Mark Ragin and Kevin Cranley, president of Willis Music/Chairman of NAMM.

Allen Haynes and his new Alvarez Yairi are flanked by SLM CEO Mark Ragin and Kevin Cranley, president of Willis Music/Chairman of NAMM.

A dealer of a Tennessee Music Store when to the International Music Instrument Trade Show in Anaheim (NAMM), and went home with a brand new beautiful handmade Alvarez-Yairi guitar just by stopping by the St. Louis Music booth.

Not bad, eh?

St. Louis Music dealer Allen Haynes of The Music Shop is the winner of SLM’s special NAMM show contest. The owner of the Murfreesboro, Tenn. retail operation won the drawing for a new Alvarez Yairi WY1T worth $2,199.00 that was held in the SLM booth Saturday.

Any SLM dealer who spent $100 at the booth at NAMM was eligible for the drawing. The guitar is a TS model favored by the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Bob Weir, and Ani DiFranco among many others. It featured a vintage tobacco sunburst finish, unique AY Direct coupled bridge, and is decorated with abalone purflings.

Introducing … Zonda Brass & Woodwind Instruments!

posted January 29, 2013 in Business News,news

Doesn’t get more exciting than this: SLM has added a new line of brass and woodwind instruments aimed specifically at the rental market. The respected Zonda name is synonymous with great reeds, and now Zonda stands for quality flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, and alto and tenor saxophones. Introduced at the recent NAMM convention on January 24th, Zonda instruments started flying out of our warehouse and into retailers everywhere pretty much immediately ….

Asked for the reasons why SLM is now … read more

Patrick Stevenson Joins SLM

posted January 21, 2013 in Business News

SLM has a new member of the family — but it’s actually a homecoming: Patrick R. Stevenson has joined the company as vice president of sales.

“We’re excited about Patrick returning to St. Louis Music,” says CEO Mark Ragin. “We’re experiencing tremendous growth now not only in new products, but new lines like Zonda brass, Dixon drums, Sigma guitars, and so much more. His experience and talent will continue to build on and expand the service we provide our dealers.”… read more

Alvarez AP70 Parlor Named Best Acoustic Guitar!

posted November 5, 2012 in Business News

Alvarez’s Parlor guitar AP70 has won the coveted prize of best Acoustic Guitar under $800 by U.K.’s Guitar and Bass Magazine.

“This is a really great contest to win,” says Chris Meikle, Alvarez brand manager and senior vice president of St. Louis Music. “Guitar and Bass Magazine’s process of choosing their winners is very thorough and there and are several rounds to get through before the final award is given.”

The AP70 is a 12-fret parlor-size body with solid Sitka … read more

Alvarez Expands Internationally

posted August 2, 2012 in Business News,news

Alvarez has experienced impressive international growth recently, with 14 new distributors in 22 countries now carrying the guitars.

“The response to the new line has been overwhelming,” says Chris Meikle, SLM Senior VP and Alvarez Brand Director. “Although we were very happy with the product, we couldn’t have imagined the amount of dealer’s that have supported the brand this quickly.”

SLM launched the new Alvarez line in the USA in 2011 after taking exclusive control of the brand. Then 12 … read more

Lebayle Now Part of SLM Family

posted July 11, 2012 in Business News

St. Louis Music is proud to now be the exclusive U.S. distributor for Lebayle Saxophone Mouthpieces. Played by today’s greatest artists including Brandford Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Candy Dulfer, and Ravi Coltrane high-quality mouthpieces, now they will be available to SLM’s vast network of dealers.

“We are extremely pleased to begin our partnership with Fred Lebayle and Lebayle mouthpieces,” says Craig Denny of St. Louis Music. “These represent the best in modern mouthpiece-making, and have been embraced by inspired and aspiring … read more

St. Louis Music Celebrates 90th Anniversary

posted June 8, 2012 in Business News,news

We are looking good at 90, if we may say so ourselves.

St. Louis Music is celebrating its 90^th anniversary. “I am honored to head a company that has meant so much to generations of musicians worldwide,” says CEO Mark Ragin. “I’m also pleased to report St. Louis Music is strong, creating new products, and continuing to earn dealers’ business. Part of that is that we strive to live up to the high standards set by the founders and … read more

SLM Exclusive Distributor of Hamilton Combo Stands

posted February 14, 2012 in Business News,news

Exciting news: Hamilton Stands has agreed for SLM to have an exclusive distributorship of all their combo-related stands and products.

“Hamilton Stands is pleased to partner with St. Louis Music for the expansion of our combo line,” says Hamilton Stands’ president William Carpenter. “St. Louis Music is a proven leader in our industry and we have enjoyed decades of working with them. SLM will be representing not only current combo stands, but also the largest expansion of Hamilton combo line … read more

SLM Exclusive North American Distributor of Dictum and Herdim Products

posted January 13, 2012 in Business News,news

Dictum, formerly known as Gunther Dick GmbH of Metten Germany, has partnered with St. Louis Music for the purpose of marketing and selling the distinguished professional string tool and parts in the North American market.

“Dictum has long been known as a producer of high quality Herdim brand tools, and gifted luthiers around the world respect and admire their products,” says Jim Eaton, St. Louis Music Knilling and Orchestra sales. “Considering our other great string offerings and our considerable string … read more

SLM to Distribute BG Franck Bichon

posted December 13, 2011 in Business News,news

St. Louis Music’s accessory offerings just got a whole lot sweeter.

Effective January 1, 2012, St. Louis Music will handle principal distribution of BG Franck Bichon products in the U.S. The Lyon, France-based company is the world’s leading producer of woodwind accessories, and its ever growing list of products include over 200 ligatures, mouthpieces, straps, swabs, stands, mouthpiece cushions, saxophone pouches, pad dryer, care clothes, and other accessories.

“Since 1985, BG has created premium accessories popular with essentially every band … read more

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