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Longtime music store closing

CHARLOTTE — A national music retail chain that’s been in business for 100 years is closing all of its stores, including a long-standing Charlotte location.

Sam Ash disclosed last week that closing sales would begin May 2 at all of its remaining stores, with specials offered on its website. All sales are final.

“This unfortunate news also presents a fantastic opportunity for great deals across our premium selection of musical instruments & pro sound equipment,” Sam Ash said in a notice on its website.

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