{"id":2273980,"date":"2026-02-09T13:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2273980"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:05:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:05:43","slug":"kennys-music-to-return-under-new-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kennys-music-to-return-under-new-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenny&#8217;s Music to return under new ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"30a73789-af6f-441a-ac50-d5b303ea8cd6\">Kenny\u2019s Music \u2013 the popular Scottish guitar store chain that was forced into closing late last year \u2013 is set to return under new ownership.<\/p>\n<p>The chain, which had stores in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Dunfermline, has been acquired by Vista Musical Instruments, which is now the owner of the intellectual property, brand assets and goodwill of Kenny\u2019s Music.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"30a73789-af6f-441a-ac50-d5b303ea8cd6-2\">Kenny\u2019s Music was set up in 2008 by Kenny Graham and quickly established itself as one of Scotland&#8217;s premier guitar gear retailers, with deep-rooted connections to local artists and a solid social media presence that put them on many players\u2019 radars.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite strong sales stats, the chain <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/kennys-music-scotland-latest-uk-retailer-to-go-bust\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/kennys-music-scotland-latest-uk-retailer-to-go-bust\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/kennys-music-scotland-latest-uk-retailer-to-go-bust\">closed its doors for good in October 2025<\/a> against the backdrop of a bleak period for physical guitar stores. At the time, Kenny\u2019s managing director said it was \u201cimpossible\u201d to operate as a brick-and-mortar gear retailer in the UK, offering a grim outlook for the sector.<\/p>\n<p>Kenny\u2019s was but one of many guitar stores that were forced to close globally last year, with fellow UK favorites <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/what-happens-when-a-guitar-store-goes-bust-a-former-employee-at-one-of-the-uks-biggest-guitar-stores-tells-all\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/what-happens-when-a-guitar-store-goes-bust-a-former-employee-at-one-of-the-uks-biggest-guitar-stores-tells-all\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/what-happens-when-a-guitar-store-goes-bust-a-former-employee-at-one-of-the-uks-biggest-guitar-stores-tells-all\">GAK<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/pmt-has-been-placed-into-administration\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/pmt-has-been-placed-into-administration\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/pmt-has-been-placed-into-administration\">PMT<\/a> both closing, while Bax Music, one of Europe\u2019s largest instrument retailers, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/bax-music-files-for-bankruptcy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/bax-music-files-for-bankruptcy\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/bax-music-files-for-bankruptcy\">filed for bankruptcy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The trend hasn\u2019t been confined to the UK or Europe, though. In the US, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/sam-ash-music-closes-its-doors-after-100-years-in-business\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/sam-ash-music-closes-its-doors-after-100-years-in-business\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/music-industry\/sam-ash-music-closes-its-doors-after-100-years-in-business\">Sam Ash<\/a> suffered a similar fate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"9db28bee-9adb-48ee-a095-d1dc2f174856\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVhkuSa4UQS7KawFsyvpoQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Vista Musical Instruments)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a222db70-c36f-423e-84d0-6e42d53a9eda\">This acquisition, though, sparks new hope for Kenny\u2019s, with Vista Musical Instruments laying out a three-pronged strategy to lead Kenny\u2019s Music into a bold new era.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QFx3qrHe9ua8XBAtx8qu6\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QFx3qrHe9ua8XBAtx8qu6 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>That strategy includes a trio of pillars \u2013 The New Digital Gateway, Concierge Gear Services and Immediate Access to Global Brands \u2013 which will look to revive Kenny\u2019s online presence, deliver personalized and expert gear support, and offer rejuvenated inventory for players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the storied brand,\u201d a press release states. \u201cTo ensure the Kenny\u2019s Music community remains supported and connected, Vista Musical Instruments (VMI) has debuted a revitalised digital home for the retailer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Kenny\u2019s Music community can now shop an expansive collection of world-class brands including Fender, Martin, Heritage Guitars, Harmony, MONO, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The emphasis on finding a new \u2018digital home\u2019 for Kenny\u2019s, and no mention of the potential re-opening of stores, seemingly rules out the return of physical shops, with the storied music brand poised to become a digital-first retailer.<\/p>\n<p>It looks to follow the precedent set by Sam Ash, which was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/sam-ash-gonher-acquisition\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/sam-ash-gonher-acquisition\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/sam-ash-gonher-acquisition\">revived by Gonher Music<\/a> and now operates solely as an online retailer.<\/p>\n<p>Vista Musical Instruments is part of the Caldecott Music Group, which owns gear brands such as MONO, Harmony, Teisco and Heritage, as well as media outlets BandLab Technologies and NME Networks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Kenny\u2019s Music into our VMI ecosystem. While the brand\u2019s recent pause was unfortunate, it followed a period of its strongest sales on record,\u201d said Meng Ru Kuok, CEO of Vista Musical Instruments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a great foundation here to build upon, and we appreciate Hilco Global\u2019s professionalism in helping us ensure this legacy is reimagined for the next generation of musicians.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/vista-buys-mannys-music-trademark-from-sam-ash\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/vista-buys-mannys-music-trademark-from-sam-ash\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/vista-buys-mannys-music-trademark-from-sam-ash\">Vista Musical Instruments also purchased<\/a> the trademark associated with iconic New York music store Manny&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>Head over to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/launch.kennysmusic.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/launch.kennysmusic.co.uk\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Kenny\u2019s Music<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.guitarworld.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kenny\u2019s Music \u2013 the popular Scottish guitar store chain that was forced into closing late last year \u2013 is set to return under new ownership. 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