What does WWBW stand for?

Woodwind and Brasswind filed for bankruptcy protection in Indiana in November.

Guitar Center's ability to timely achieve the expected results as contained in those forward-looking statements may be impacted by a variety of factors including among others, world and national political events, general economic conditions, its ability to efficiently implement and integrate information technology systems, its ability to integrate and profitably operate acquired businesses such as Woodwind and Brasswind, the efficient operation of its supply chain, including the continued support of its key vendors, its effective management of business risks, including litigation, and competitive factors applicable to its retail and direct response markets.

Cecilio has made significant upgrades in the quality of its instruments, culminating in the introduction of the new 2Series of woodwind and brasswind products.

Marty Albertson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Guitar Center, said, "We are pleased that the Bankruptcy Court has approved our acquisition of assets of The Woodwind & The Brasswind, including the Woodwind and Brasswind and Music123 websites.

Over time the Slinkards expanded the company's catalog with a line of woodwind and brasswind mouthpieces under the Faxx brand name, reeds under the brand name Partner, as well as a variety of well-known brands including Rico and Vandoren reeds and Bach and Yamaha mouthpieces.

Marty Albertson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Guitar Center, said, "The acquisition of assets of The Woodwind & The Brasswind, including the Woodwind and Brasswind and Music123 websites, will enable us to further expand the already strong combo instrument business at Musician's Friend as well as build out our direct response band and orchestra business.

LONG NOTED FOR its superb professional and student models of woodwind and brasswind instruments, Antigua Winds now offers a line of Antigua stands designed both for students and for artists.

By my estimate, NABIM members now account for about 70 percent of the total woodwind and brasswind markets, about 50 percent of the stringed instrument market, and less than 30 percent of the total percussion market.