ZEIT for entrepreneurs: Do you want to start a band? Then off to steps village

The music retailer Thomann has long been a kind of better Amazon for trombones and violins. Now he is investing millions in what is probably the largest music store in the world – in a Franconian village.

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Thomann is building the world’s largest music store in Brückendorf, while many cities have to close their shops. The company relies on online trading and service to compete against competitors such as Amazon. Hans Thomann transfers the company to a foundation to secure jobs and support charitable causes. Music is essential for the Thomann family and the company – the new building will also be a monument to their passion. Despite digital competition, Thomann relies on tradition and personal contact to secure the future of the music trade.

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There will be a lot of new things: a separate room just for harps. Shelves for the double bass cases. More than 100 different microphones can be tried out. Just like mixing consoles or light show equipment. The music retailer Thomann has even thought of a games room for children. The company is currently building what is probably the largest music store in the world in the 200-inhabitant town of Brückendorf in Upper Franconia: on three floors with lots of wood for the look and columns for the statics. It will have 14,000 square meters of retail space.