Jim "Big Jim" Hollowood
Hollowood Music and Sound Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that was started in 1965 by Jim “Big Jim” Hollowood, primarily for lessons and sales of guitars.
As the popularity of the guitar grew so did the demand for more sophisticated public address systems and all other areas in the music field: such as electronic keyboards, amplifiers, drums and effects.
The original Hollowood Music Pro-Sound division
Hollowood Music became Pittsburgh’s premiere music store for the next four decades, outfitting not only local talent with musical gear, but on many occasions, national talent as well. Run by Don Hollowood, Hollowood Music to this day continues to be a leader in musical sales.
As the technology became more sophisticated, so did the need for electronic service. Hollowood was the first store in the area to employ a full time staff to repair everything that it sold and more. Hollowood’s Service Department is still considered the best in the tri-state area.
Hollowood Pro-Sound at Palumbo Center
The ability to design and manufacture custom public address systems led us to form Hollowood Pro Sound Division. Run by Gary and Brad Hollowood, the Pro Sound Division is responsible for the majority of concerts that are brought to Pittsburgh by Live Nation and others. We provide sound for performances at Heinz Field, Heinz Hall, the Benedum, the Three Rivers Regatta, Post-Gazette Pavilion, Three Rivers Arts Festival and more. We have provided sound for air shows and religious events nationally and internationally.
Upon establishing a successful reputation in sales and service, we expanded to create the Hollowood Commercial Installation Division, headed by Jim Hollowood Jr., and Ron Richards. Their “down to earth”, honest approach to sales has made them well respected figures in the commercial sound industry.
The four divisions that are Hollowood Music and Sound Inc. offer a variety of ways to serve you. Included in the four divisions are a great deal of other music related services that we can offer:
* Buy, trade, consign, sell used musical instruments (Johnny B. Goods)
* Rent all types of musical instruments, amplifiers, recording equipment etc.
* Pick up and delivery
* Lessons on most musical instruments
* Design, specification writing
Hollowood Music and Sound has been serving musicians for over 40 years. We carry over 100 major brand instruments and music equipment.
We are located only ten minutes from downtown Pittsburgh on Rte 51 North in McKees Rocks.
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