from Jim Uding, owner of the Drum Headquarters Drum Shop in St. Louis, this announcement on the store's website:
Customers, friends and colleagues,
I regret to inform you that effective Thursday, July 7, Drum Headquarters is closed for business. These are difficult times for specialized retailers and of course, Drum Headquarters is no exception. Since purchasing the business in 2005, a perfect storm of events including epic negative economic conditions and the accelerating changes brought on by technology have produced a wave of challenges bigger than I could withstand. I've been a part of Drum Headquarters since 1983, so this is not an easy announcement to make. But, I've done everything in my power to keep the doors of Drum Headquarters open and it is no longer possible.
Customers with unfinished business will be contacted directly.
The Lesson program will continue through the month of July. You will be contacted with instructions by your teacher.
THERE IS NO LIQUIDATION SALE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. Please continue to monitor DrumHeadquarters.com for updates.
You can communicate with us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you for 30 years of support, fun and friendship.
Jim Uding