 Manny's Music, New York (USA) |
 Manny's Music, New York (USA) |
Manny’s Music, a classic among the guitar stores founded in 1935, has been definitely closed. I just visited this place twice, but the first time I already felt a unique vibe coming from the stories that it enclosed. This store, which walls were covered by pictures of legendary stars and real gems of guitars, had lived through fashion without losing its identity, which was as exceptional as admirable.
Its last day was really sad. Some people came to recall old and happy memories and see off this small museum. Many others were bargain hunters looking for a great discount. There were also visitors that became part of this “everything must go” by chance since this institution was one of the main attractions around Times Square. However, they did not expect to witness the end of the tale.
Although nothing lasts forever, I do not like losing this kind of places because of money troubles and hope that, at the same time and in another place, a future legend with more luck is ready to take Manny’s Music baton.
 Manny's Music, New York (USA) |
 Manny's Music, New York (USA) |
Manny’s Music doesn’t close; it has been sold to Sam Ash (1924), another music store with a long history in The City. It will remain open under different name and owners. But, certainly, it is a pity that all history in those walls vanishes. It is true: nothing lasts forever. But Manny’s Music will always be alive in the heart of a lot of musicians and newyorkers.
They should have a hole in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.
PD: Were you recalling old and happy memories or hunting bargains?