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Carlsbro

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Carlsbro
IndustryAmplification
FoundedNottingham, United Kingdom (1959)
FounderStuart Mercer, Sheila Mercer
Headquarters
Mansfield
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Websitehttp://www.carlsbro.com

Carlsbro is a UK-based supplier of musical instrument amplification and speaker systems that was founded by Stuart and Sheila Mercer[1] in Nottingham, England[2] in 1960.[3] Their equipment has been used by artists such as The Beatles, Mick Jagger, Oasis, The Bubblecars and Vašek Martínek.[3]

The company entered administration in 2009,[4] but has since been relaunched.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Paul White (March 1997). "CTS Professional Sales". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  2. ^ "The Mellors - a history of a fairground dynasty". BBC News. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. ^ a b "The News On The Web - Carlsbro". Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Anger grows following Carlsbro collapse". 14 February 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2011.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Company Check - Carlsbro". Retrieved 20 July 2011.
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