Rudy Schlacher

Rudy Schlacher has become of the great businessmen of the music products industry, which is incredible considering his humble beginnings. With an idea of detail, customer service and the budget, Rudy took his small music retail store called the Sound Post in Chicago and expanded the business. He took on distribution and later manufacturing by purchasing the historic line of Washburn Guitars. He continued to build his business while never forgetting his early days as a stock boy. In addition to building fine brand names and musical products, Rudy has been a strong supporter of the arts, in particular, music education.