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TrumpetMD
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 3:51 pm    Post subject: Baltimore Brass Company will be closing Reply with quote

Baltimore Brass Company will be closing October 1st, 2022. Very sad news. Baltimore Brass is the best place to go for service or to purchase a horn in the Baltimore area.

https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreBrassCo/posts/pfbid036ameeLmsCPUZdJJTzmrrv8BFdMcqUs67eMFPnq2qCQQW2LRNx1uQby9wSSE1vmyDl

As of October 31st, 2022 Baltimore Brass Company will be closing. This difficult decision comes as a result of the impact of the Pandemic and current rate of inflation. As we are currently exploring prospects for new ownership, we must accept that this may not be a reality. Owners of consignment instruments do not be concerned. Over the next few weeks you will all get a personal phone call from David Fedderly about how you would like your instrument handled and the several options you will have.

Thank you all for the support and friendship we have all shared for the past 30 years. This has been a great run.

Sincerely,
David Fedderly

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sad for locals, but everytime I went on their site looking for trumpets, the prices were stupid high.[/b]
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, I saw this on Facebook as well. Very sad. From their web site and the testimonials on FB, it looks like they are truly a great customer service place. I guess the combination of pandemic, big box stores and online sales has moved them to this decision.

I've often thought about stopping by Baltimore Brass when I visit my friend in Maryland, I guess now I better get up there later this summer or early this fall.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What will happen to their unsold inventory on 10/1, I wonder? Will it be sold to another brass store / music shop, be part of the liquidation process, go on eBay, etc. etc.?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too bad, as they were a good store to do business with, but not surprising that music stores are struggling. COVID greatly exacerbated negative trends in the industry....
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Subtropical and Subpar wrote:
What will happen to their unsold inventory on 10/1, I wonder? Will it be sold to another brass store / music shop, be part of the liquidation process, go on eBay, etc. etc.?

They have a large selection of brass instruments, that rivals Dillon Music in NJ and Chuck Levins in MD. And they have one of the best repair shops in the Maryland - DC - Northern Virginia area.

But much of their inventory consists of used horns being sold on consignment. So I suspect the instruments that don't sell will go back to their current owners.

Mike
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TrumpetMD wrote:
Subtropical and Subpar wrote:
What will happen to their unsold inventory on 10/1, I wonder? Will it be sold to another brass store / music shop, be part of the liquidation process, go on eBay, etc. etc.?

They have a large selection of brass instruments, that rivals Dillon Music in NJ and Chuck Levins in MD. And they have one of the best repair shops in the Maryland - DC - Northern Virginia area.

But much of their inventory consists of used horns being sold on consignment. So I suspect the instruments that don't sell will go back to their current owners.

Mike


Hmmm. There is a particular rare horn they have that I am very curious about but maybe not so curious as to actually buy it. Dilemmas!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Baltimore Brass just announced that they will remain open. This is great news. They are the best place in the DC/MD area to take your horn for service. And they have a large inventory of brass instruments for sale.

Mike

https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreBrassCo/posts/pfbid08JJEzhb8eYomGRFRTgfkaSevA5LZBpDXuXRKccnjCtAmauXjtvxPfk42vEX2XS72l

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Dave and everyone here at Baltimore Brass Company are happy to
announce that we are staying put!

Dave has signed a multi-year lease and has asked everyone to stay on board. WE ARE STAYING OPEN!!! We owe a big thank you to our customers who have stuck with us over the years and we look forward to growing those relationships moving forward. We simply can't do this without you and thank you all so much for the support!

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's fantastic news!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is great news.
I was just there yesterday, and they said "wait for an announcement shortly".
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Indeed, they are a great place and that would really suck if they closed.

I hope they decide to redo their business model to be mainly a repair/consignment place. I could not even book a future repair slot this spring they were so deep in repair jobs. Lots of money falling on the floor there. At the same time their new horn inventory is moving like molasses, the same horns were there every time I came. It costs money to keep that stuff in stock. Consignment is no skin off their back, no money is tied up in it plus repair/consign makes them a nice little bonus.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bummer. I only had one experience with them, but it was awesome. I called about a used trumpet (Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt) and asked for their best ‘cash’ price. They replied with a price I could hardly believe ... and bought it in a second. They offered a trial period too ... which is kinda rare. I played it for a few years (pictured in my avatar) and then sold it. I look at their inventory online all the time. Good folks. Very sorry to see them close.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TrumpetMD wrote:
Baltimore Brass just announced that they will remain open. This is great news.


cyber_shake wrote:
Bummer. I only had one experience with them, but it was awesome. I called about a used trumpet (Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt) and asked for their best ‘cash’ price. They replied with a price I could hardly believe ... and bought it in a second. They offered a trial period too ... which is kinda rare. I played it for a few years (pictured in my avatar) and then sold it. I look at their inventory online all the time. Good folks. Very sorry to see them close.


Did you miss the posts a few above yours?
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LittleRusty wrote:
TrumpetMD wrote:
Baltimore Brass just announced that they will remain open. This is great news.


cyber_shake wrote:
Bummer. I only had one experience with them, but it was awesome. I called about a used trumpet (Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt) and asked for their best ‘cash’ price. They replied with a price I could hardly believe ... and bought it in a second. They offered a trial period too ... which is kinda rare. I played it for a few years (pictured in my avatar) and then sold it. I look at their inventory online all the time. Good folks. Very sorry to see them close.


Did you miss the posts a few above yours?


Actually, yes! Awesome!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great news....I was only there once and really liked the place
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shark01 wrote:
Sad for locals, but everytime I went on their site looking for trumpets, the prices were stupid high.[/b]


It's people like you who completely miss the point of the high prices.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

TheHighNotes wrote:
Shark01 wrote:
Sad for locals, but everytime I went on their site looking for trumpets, the prices were stupid high.[/b]


It's people like you who completely miss the point of the high prices.


LOL…..yeah Ok
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are staying open, and also hiring:
https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreBrassCo/posts/pfbid08ao8CdHaJfsDh6ZTuNbDxjc4V8zdL3XkAu2PHHKa5Vyntdb7JMUoCPUXhuttP57tl

"We are in need of a Repair Shop Foreman!

Full Time Position with Competitive Compensation, Insurance, 401K, Holiday Pay, Sick Days, and Paid Time Off.
Baltimore Brass is a well-respected Brass Pro Shop located in Catonsville, Maryland. We’re looking for a new Repair Shop Foreman who would ideally have previous experience running a repair shop. If you have great brass repair skills and are interested, please apply! We’re always in need of great techs!

Responsibilities: Repairing instruments, estimating wide range of repairs (school horn repairs to custom work and overhauls), communicating with local school supervisors and teachers regarding their repairs, ordering parts and maintaining repair inventory, managing workflow of fellow repair personnel (and QC their work), must be able to comfortably lift 25-40 lbs (i.e. sousaphones and tubas), bench test is required of all applicants.
How to apply: Email Resume to manager@baltimorebrasscompany.com
Baltimore Brass Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."
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