THE owners of one of Adelaide’s most iconic music stores say they are hunting for a new location after abruptly closing the doors of its inner-city shopfront on Wednesday.

Allans Billy Hyde staff carried musical equipment out of the Gawler Place store in boxes on Wednesday but were tight-lipped about the store’s immediate future.

The store’s head office said that it had closed the Gawler Place store “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

“We are in the process of finding an alternative location,” the spokesman said.

“Gift vouchers, items on lay-by or back order will be honoured through our head office or another Allans Billy Hyde store. For all customer inquiries, please call 1300 255 267.”

“We thank you for your patience during this time.”

Former piano and keyboard manager Helen Blakebrough said it would be very sad for Adelaide if the store was to permanently pull down its shutters.

Ms Blakebrough worked there from 1999 to 2006.

“It was Australia’s premier store for print music, keyboards, pianos, guitars and all sorts for many years,” Ms Blakebrough said.

“Allans was the place to go.”