Thomann

Thomann is a German music retailer based in Treppendorf, near Burgebrach in Bavaria. The family business began in 1954 as a local music shop and has grown into an online store for musicians, studios, venues and schools.

Started as a music shop

Hans Thomann Senior opened the business after working as a travelling musician. By the 1970s, rooms of the family farm had become sales space as the range grew to organs, guitars and early synthesizers.

Instruments for many players

The catalog covers guitars and basses, drums, keyboards, wind instruments, traditional instruments, sheet music and accessories. Customers can shop for individual instruments, cases, cables and small parts as well as equipment for rehearsals, teaching and live performance.

Studio and stage equipment

Thomann also sells microphones, audio interfaces, monitors, recording software, mixing desks, PA systems, lighting and DJ equipment. This makes the store useful for musicians setting up a home studio as well as technicians equipping a venue or touring setup.

Online selection and product information

The online store groups products by instrument and use, with specifications, manuals and customer product information on item pages. Shoppers can compare models and accessories before ordering. The company operates its own private labels alongside products from many established manufacturers.

Serving music makers

Thomann's business connects a physical music store with a large mail-order operation. Its range addresses beginners, hobby players and professional musicians across instrument, audio and stage categories. The company history places its base in rural Bavaria, while online sales make the catalog accessible to customers beyond Germany.