If you want to see the instruments of today, go to Sam Ash and look at electric guitars and synthesizers.

"I was going to try to get the music, but Sam Ash was closed for the day."

Articoli Limited is at 173 Mamaroneck Avenue, across from Sam Ash.

"I got the hearing aids at Sam Ash," he said, referring to the music store.

His company now sells products in 60 to 70 countries, through retailers like Guitar Center and Sam Ash.

"It's not something you can pick up at Manny's or Sam Ash and take it out of the box to play," he said.

The list price for each amplifier is $120, and they are available through online music equipment vendors and bricks-and-mortar retailers like Sam Ash.

When she learned of Earthbeat she rushed right out and bought a conga drum at Sam Ash.

Officials at Sam Ash could not be reached for comment.

Someone at Sam Ash asked John Scofield to play a traditional blues, so he did.