December 17, 2008
Ampeg not part of SLM Markerplace sale
I had thought the announcement below meant that Ampeg was being sold, but my inside source at Loud Technologies had this to say about it.
"I'm not sure where you heard that Ampeg was sold but it is not true. St. Louis Music Distribution and Knilling were sold
but Alvarez, Ampeg and Crate are still owned by Loud Technologies, Inc. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions."
November 14, 2008
LOUD Technologies Inc. Announces Sale of SLM Marketplace
WOODINVILLE, WA – LOUD Technologies Inc. (NasdaqCM: LTEC) (“LOUD”) today announced the sale of its SLM
Marketplace catalog and accessories distribution business and proprietary St. Louis Stage Gear brand, along with the
Austin guitar and Knilling Instruments brands (“SLM Marketplace”) to St. Louis-based U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies Inc.
The sale includes the transfer of the exclusive worldwide sales license for the patented Perfection PegTM stringed
instrument tuning device. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
“The SLM Marketplace sale, a non-core business unit and product lines, will enable LOUD to dedicate its resources and
solidify its leadership positions in the musical instruments and professional audio markets. Moreover, U.S. Band & Orchestra
Supplies is the ideal new owner for SLM Marketplace, Austin and Knilling, since they will ensure that our dealer network
for these products will continue to receive the highest levels of service and support” commented Rodney Olson, President
and CEO, LOUD Technologies Inc.
“We are all looking forward to continuing SLM Marketplace’s 105-year St. Louis tradition and to bringing our reputation
for impeccable dealer service to the many new customers with whom we are about to do business” said Mark Ragin, President
and Owner, U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies Inc.
October 10, 2008
Kent Armstrong talks pickups
In a conversation with Kent Armstrong he mentioned that Ampeg guitars and basses now come stock with black pickups like the
one seen below. However, he did mention that brown is still available as an option.
April 17, 2007
An Evening with Klaus Heyne
Klaus speaks of his time with Dan Armstrong. You can read it here.
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