How Friedman's Became Infamous
I grew up in the neighborhood of West End in Nashville TN. Friedman's Army Navy Store was across from the grocery store my family shopped at, and it was a place we stopped by in between the grocery store and home. An old army surplus store, with an army man with his gun my mom found "a little off putting"
Let customers speak for us
Lovely product, and is the exact specifications to pass a frontier airlines free carry on. 😆
incredible craftsmanship and design. sturdy as hell. thank you, A+ product!
The craftsmanship is impeccable and it looks sleek af 🔥 customer service experience is top tier 🙆🏽♂️ i hope they make more again in camo or brown, i missed out on the black. Thanks Case!
This is my 4th purchase from Tucker & Bloom. I already have two of the Rhodes Backpacks, and one Mini Messenger bag. As always, the quality of the materials and the thoughtfulness of the design are both incredible. They are pricier than your average bag, but they are a million times better than your average bag, and will last for decades. Plus, they hold vinyl LPs! Couldn't ask for anything more.
The shipping was pretty slow, but when I contacted the company by email they responded within minutes. Probably the best customer service I’ve received online.
My bag has plenty of space and even more pockets than I originally thought there were. Extremely satisfied and will recommend to others. My bag came with several stickers and even a handwritten note from the owner. Thank you.
This is hands down the best DJ bag made on the planet. Super easy to access and store records after you play them.
The industrial engraved metal or brass name plate is the icing on top of the cake! Bulletproof, customizable, and really what sets your bag apart from others.
It’s not by chance that these are the platinum standard of the 45 bag market. Great attention to every single detail. A bag invented and produced by a working dj, co-signed by one of the most respected dj/selectors. I would dare compare these to the original technics 1200’s which were manufactured in Japan!! Quality quality quality!! Customer service is also second to none!!! I’m sure the warranty is great but I have had no issues with either of my other bags of 10+ years! Love the new magnetic snaps on the handles and the etched name plates are a really nice touch! These bags will be passed down for generations because they are built to last!!! Thank you, Case, Tucker & Bloom, and Rich!!! 🙌🏽 💎 🙌🏽 🙏🏽
My original T&B 45s bag (2016) is still going strong ~ best record bag I ever bought ~ period. When I saw a few bags were being made available + with new features ~ it was a no brainer to grab a 2nd bag for me, and one for my brother.
As ever the T&B guys were amazing on the customer service side, and helped with an expedited delivery. Thanks again Case and crew - can’t recommend T&B highly enough. Oscar, London 🇬🇧
I received an older version of this bag 8 or so years ago as a gift from my wife, but the older models didn't have a moveable shoulder pad (it was shearling & sewn ONTO the strap in a fixed position) - it worked great when resting on my shoulder & slung under my arm, but slung around the shoulder & onto my back it was terribly uncomfortable. I saw they now offer the bags with moveable pads, so I messaged them asking if there was any way to get a replacement strap with a moveable shoulder pad (or return it to have it replaced). Case Bloom replied VERY quickly & advised me to send it in & they'd replace the strap to the updated version for free! Such a great bag & amazing company. You have a customer for life!
This is my second RM 45 bag. While I was extremely happy with the first, the team at Tucker & Bloom outdid themselves with the updates for the RM 2.5. The quality material and sturdiness of the bag is exceptional. I've gone to the other side of the world and seen this bag utilized by DJs and shop owners, showing the global reach. Those who know, truly know this is tested and designed by a world class working DJ. Can't wait for my next purchase. Thanks Tucker & Bloom!
I bought this bag for my husband who collects records and loves to buy them when he travels for business. It is very fine quality and made beautifully. He loves the orange lining against the black too!
My order was time sensitive and the company personally followed up with me to make sure it arrived on time.
All in all a great bag and a great experience!
I’d purchased other cookie cutter messenger bags,
some even with zippers but I never liked painted on labels and also totes have always felt flimsy and wanted to fall off of my shoulder. I searched for high quality crossbody messenger record bag and found my North to South! The only thing missing was the option to be able change out the strap if wanting to in the future. Thats okay! Tucker & Bloom it turned out offered custom requests so I inquired about having the option and they knocked it out of the park by adding in D rings and the appropriate clip in hardware which btw is high quality and was worth the extra wait time to get it in. The waxed canvas is super nice compared to others I’ve felt and the body strap is a cool option if needing to secure it to ones mid section and it’s not really visible while wearing the bag. I love the depth and the fact that it can hold well over 10 double LP’s not to forget a space for a laptop and plenty of other pockets inside, etc. I’m all but certain this bag will never need replacing if treating it well. If you choose this bag whether for vinyl or your day to day, you’ll be very pleased.
History
Once a cornerstone of Nashville's robust scene, Friedman's has been a destination for adventurers looking to suit up and for blue collar work wear. It all began in a humble 1952 building on 21st Avenue South, a one-time grocery turned surplus haven. For over half a century, Friedman's Army Navy Store decked out Nashville locals and serving as a community hub.
SURPLUS
More than a simple storefront, Friedman's matured into a cultural nexus, a hub where stories of intrepid expeditions intermingled with the strident strums of classic Nashville tunes. The digital age ushered in a seismic shift from tactile browsing to the sheer convenience of online shopping, altering our consumption of surplus gear and military classics.
The future
Navigating the tides of changing consumer trends, this alliance delivers products forged with care, blending eco-conscious components with designs that radiate elegance and utility in the modern world. It's travel gear redefined, possessions that embody not only Friedman's resilient ethos but also the adaptive, forward-looking spirit of Nashville. This run of products includes items made from salvage picked from Friedman's for this project.
legacy
In the twilight of Friedman's physical presence, Tucker-Bloom seizes the baton, charting an inspired course for aficionados of military memorabilia, intrepid explorers, and the style-savvy. The Infamous Friedman's Collaboration extends beyond mere merchandise; it's a vessel of nostalgia, a paean to a bygone era of military surplus culture.
With the dawn of the collection, it stands as a tribute to Nashville's perpetual adventure and melodic soul. Tucker-Bloom is honored to perpetuate this narrative, ushering the vibrant cadence of Friedman's from tangible artefacts to the digital sphere, ensuring the rhythm resounds from the untamed backcountry to the cosmopolitan bustle, from the tactile sensation of lasting goods.
