At Sam Ash, we don't just serve musicians — we are musicians. The people working our call center, packing your orders, and even roaming our offices are just as music-obsessed as you are, and that's why you can count on us when it comes to knowing what today's musicians need. Our jaw-dropping inventory of the latest instruments, gear, and accessories will have you hooked, and yet that's only part of what we have to offer. We've got a state-of-the-art sales and support center packed with musicians standing by seven days a week, ready to help you find the gear you need. No matter what your question or issue, we're here to help you find anything needed to bring your music to its fullest potential.
In the early 1950's Jerry noticed the increasing popularity of the accordion and began to stock different models. Soon Sam Ash became known as the leading accordion dealer in the area. Another trend the Ashes noticed was the new found prominence of the electric guitar, first through jazz artists such as Les Paul and then with the newest sound in music - rock and roll. Sam Ash began to add guitars to the store, becoming the second dealer in New York to carry the Gibson line and also carrying guitars from a new company, Fender.
Sadly, as the family began to enjoy it's first real success, founder and patriarch Sam Ash passed away in 1956. Leaving the company in the hands of his wife and two sons, Sam Ash had established a way of doing business that would become company policy. "Our father prided himself on treating everyone fairly and offering the best selection of musical instruments at low prices," says Paul Ash.
Even with all of its successes the Ash family keeps looking towards the future. The family continues to dream of bringing Sam Ash stores to other areas. It has been quite a journey for the Ash Music® family since that fateful day that Rose and Sam pawned that ring (she did get it back). Though it has been a lifetime commitment, one that has left little time for anything else, the Ash family consider themselves lucky. As Jerry puts it: "I've never worked a day in my life. I'm in the music business." Visit Website
