Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.musiciansfriend.com

Musician's Friend hopes to be exactly that, especially for musicians with lots of extra spending money for the ultimate garage band. The company is one of the world's largest direct marketers of music gear. Musician's Friend peddles more than 90,000 products to customers in the US and Canada through its website and mail-order catalog. The specialty music supplier's products portfolio includes guitars, amps and effects, keyboards, sheet music, books, DJ gear, videos, strings, and drums, as well as recording, lighting, and audiovisual equipment. Founded in 1983 by Robert and DeAnna Eastman in a suburban California garage, Musician's Friend is owned by Guitar Center.

Officers:
CEO: Craig Johnson
VP Finance: Internet & Mail-Order Retail

Competitors:
eBay
KMC Music
Sam Ash Music

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