Legacy Bass Piano String Manufacturer – Proprietary IP – Niche Market
Business Description
Arledge Music Wire presents a rare opportunity to acquire a specialized metal products business with over 40 years of established operations in Nashville's Music Row area. Founded in 1977, this company exclusively produces and distributes bass piano strings to piano technicians worldwide, serving prestigious venues including the White House, Olympics, and Ryman Auditorium, with products used by world-class artists like Queen and David Bowie.
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $500,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $56,400
• Asking Price: $190,000
• Inventory: $30,000 (included)
• Real Estate Value: $1,300,000 (owned by seller)
• Building: 6,726 sq ft
Business Highlights:
• Legacy operation with unmatched reputation for quality in a niche market with minimal competition
• Turnkey operation with established production processes and robust customer database
• Proprietary technical IP including custom piano string design software and blueprints
• Complete production setup with specialized string machines and material inventory
• Relocatable business model
• Previously employed up to 12 people, demonstrating scalability potential
What's Included:
• Comprehensive 1-2 years onsite training and mentorship with founder James Arledge
• Complete production equipment and custom machinery
• Proprietary piano string design software
• Extensive customer and vendor databases with historical sales data
• Material inventory and specialized tools
Growth Opportunities:
The piano industry requires continual maintenance, providing steady demand. With few competitors in this specialized niche, significant expansion potential exists through digital marketing, rebuilding previous string designs, and scaling operations. The business has proven scalability, having previously operated with 12 employees.
Ideal for buyers passionate about music, quality craftsmanship, and preserving industry legacy. Owner retiring after four decades of building this unique enterprise in Nashville's heart of the music industry.
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $500,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $56,400
• Asking Price: $190,000
• Inventory: $30,000 (included)
• Real Estate Value: $1,300,000 (owned by seller)
• Building: 6,726 sq ft
Business Highlights:
• Legacy operation with unmatched reputation for quality in a niche market with minimal competition
• Turnkey operation with established production processes and robust customer database
• Proprietary technical IP including custom piano string design software and blueprints
• Complete production setup with specialized string machines and material inventory
• Relocatable business model
• Previously employed up to 12 people, demonstrating scalability potential
What's Included:
• Comprehensive 1-2 years onsite training and mentorship with founder James Arledge
• Complete production equipment and custom machinery
• Proprietary piano string design software
• Extensive customer and vendor databases with historical sales data
• Material inventory and specialized tools
Growth Opportunities:
The piano industry requires continual maintenance, providing steady demand. With few competitors in this specialized niche, significant expansion potential exists through digital marketing, rebuilding previous string designs, and scaling operations. The business has proven scalability, having previously operated with 12 employees.
Ideal for buyers passionate about music, quality craftsmanship, and preserving industry legacy. Owner retiring after four decades of building this unique enterprise in Nashville's heart of the music industry.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 49
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Purchase includes material inventory (brass), machinery for producing custom piano strings, proprietary piano string design software, and an extensive customer list—everything you need to build bass piano strings for any brand in the industry.
- Website
- https://pianostrings.com/home
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Our niche has few competitors, providing the opportunity to expand the business beyond its current market share. Additionally, the piano is a timeless instrument that needs continual upkeep.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This operation has previously employed up to 12 people and contains the opportunity to rebuild and expand on previous string designs and leverage the evolving digital landscape to further capture market share.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,726
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- It's time for the owner to retire.
- Transition Support
- The owner offers 1-2 years of comprehensive onsite training and mentorship, ensuring that the specialized production process is fully passed down to the future owner.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2466903
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