Guitar Center bought Musician’s Friend about four years ago, which is probably keeping them alive.
Sam Ash closing
Just saw Sam Ash will be closing all its stores by the end of July after 100 years of being in business. I remember going there as a kid and gawking at all the awesome drum sets I could never afford. Yet another sad internet casualty and sign of the times but maybe an opportunity for the musicians among us to pick up a good deal. Oh well.
https://www.samash.com/closing-stores