Rose Ash pawned her engagement ring for $400 to make a down payment on what was to become the first store, according to the company’s website. Sam Ash. Luis Infantas, ...

Sam Ash, the family-owned chain of music stores that supplied countless beginners and working musicians with guitars, drums and other instruments, is closing all of its locations after 100 years ...

The Ash family, owners of the chain since it was first opened by Sam and Rose Ash in Brooklyn a century ago in 1924, announced on May 2 that it planned to close all 42 of its stores in 16 states.