Category: Musical Instrument Stores
Full Score Music
2214 Central Avenue (in The Colony)
Richard’s Music
5806 W. Central Ave.
Richard’s Music was owned by Richard C. Fisher. Richard’s story appeared in a Blade article in 2006 after his passing.
Daves’ Drum Depot
4100 Monroe Street
Daves’ Drum Depot began in 1980 as Rick’s Drum Shop on Sylvania Avenue. In 1991 the business was purchased by two Rick’s employees, Dave Gierke and Dave Fogle. Geirke and Fogle moved the store to 4100 Monroe Street in 1993 and renamed it Daves’ Drum Depot. In 2005 Daves’ Drum Depot was purchased by long time manager Martin Stein and renamed The Drum Depot.
Toledo Pipe Organ Company
3114 Secor Rd.
Was located on the east side of Secor Road just north of Central Avenue in the old Haughton School.
Continue reading “Toledo Pipe Organ Company”Durdel’s Music
Penguin Music, 5459 Monroe St.
Penguin Music Store #3.
“You have never been to a music store if you have not visited Penguin Music Store on Monroe Street.” – Newspaper Ad, November 16, 1986.
Penguin Music was founded by Lawrence A. Oberheu c1953. Monroe store closed February 1, 2000. Demolished between 2000-2005. Additional locations were on Sylvania Avenue and Detroit Avenue.
Continue reading “Penguin Music, 5459 Monroe St.”Crossroads Guitar Shop, 2439 Tremainsville Rd.
Crossroads Guitar Shop opened in 1991 and was dissolved in June 2011. It was owned by Jack A. Little. Along with being a destination place for musicians, it was also a regular stop for those visiting TMIE across the street.
Ron’s Music (TMIE), 2457 Tremainsville Rd.
Ron’s Music was created by Ron “Crazy Ron” Pollman on February 14, 1973 according to Ohio Sec of State filings. Ron’s Music later became Toledo Musical Instrument Exchange (TMIE). Ron later opened The Used Music Shop. Many great memories of going to TMIE to buy and rent. Ran into the other Ron often. Former Ron’s/TMIE location demolished. Now Meyers Auto Wash.
“Musicians on a budget should look into Toledoan Ron Pollman’s latest venture, The Used Music Shop, at 2425 W. Laskey (next to Sommerset Hall). Pollman, who has 47 years in the music business with former shops Ron’s Music and Toledo Musical Instrument exchange, has created a new hub for buying, selling and swapping musical equipment.” – Toledo City Paper (1-2-2013)
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Ron Pollman passed away at the age of 74. https://www.pawlakfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ronald-Ron-B-Pollman?obId=21371101
Rick’s Drum Shop, 1483 W. Sylvania Ave.
Opened November 1978. Sold in 1991 and soon after relocated to 4100 Monroe Street as Dave’s Drum Depot.
