One of the great things about working at Mass Street Music is that rather than trying to carry every musical product under the sun, we get to sell brands and products that we really believe in. I’m so jazzed to announce that we’re now an official Moog dealer. Ever since I was a kid, listening to my mom’s Emerson, Lake, and Palmer records, I’ve wanted … Continue reading Moog at Mass Street Music
Join us Saturday, March 21 at 1PM for a free clinic all about Home Recording, led by our own Ted K. He’ll take you through some of the gear and how to use it to best capture the sound you’re after whether it’s a song, an album, a podcast or something entirely different. What’s the best audio interface for you? What mics work best for … Continue reading Home Recording 101 – Free Clinic March 21
This beautiful, no crack, vintage 1927 Martin 0-42 guitar is fresh off Jim’s bench after getting a little TLC. He’s owned this guitar for many years and has just recently started prioritizing some of these special guitars for restoration. Really fine guitars with primarily playability issues are some of his favorite projects. This 0-42 guitar has some obvious play wear on the top, but no rough use or damage. He very … Continue reading Repair Spotlight: 1927 Martin 0-42 from Jim’s Bench
Josh Baldridge – Gibson Vegas High Roller, Used I plugged this guitar into the Blue Label 65 Amps London the other day to have some fun. The guitar itself is so comfortable that I didn’t expect it to sound so huge. The lightweight hollow body gives the low end extra depth and space, but the Burstbucker Pro pickups retain the high end clarity you need … Continue reading March 2015 MSM Staff Gear Picks
The uke clinic is happening today, but we’ll also be scheduling a repeat of this soon for those not able to attend due to the snow. This Saturday, February 28 at 1PM, join uke master Jim Jeans for a free clinic on Uke Blues You Can Use! Great no matter what level you’re at, Jim will delve into fingerstyle blues for ukuleles and take you through some cool uke moves. New players to … Continue reading Free Clinic- Uke Blues You Can Use 2/28
Mass Street Music luthier Mike Horan recently restored this circa 1900s Washburn acoustic guitar, a ‘Style 1897’ model. It was brought in by Mike Nye, whose grandfather gave it to him in 1967, when Nye was just 12 years old. When he received it, it had been well-loved and was no longer playable, so Nye, at 12, set about fixing it himself, even refinishing it. “He … Continue reading Repair Spotlight – Vintage Washburn Acoustic Guitar
Mass Street Music staffers Eric M. (at left checking out a guitar’s bracing with Collings’ Alex R.) and Anne T. spent a fantastic day at Collings Guitars in Austin, Texas on Feb. 10 – it was a great experience, meeting not only Bill Collings and seeing the ‘wood whisperer’ Bruce Van Wart again, but also meeting the other folks who make Collings so special and craft … Continue reading February 2015 News
The Folk Alliance Conference and Music Fair is on! 16 stages of music between two hotels, a music camp with teachers like Andy McKee, Bela Fleck, Redd Volkaert and Bill Kirchen, a kids music camp, film festival and much more. There’s more than just folk music at this unique event, and Mass Street Music will be there too. It all takes place at Kansas City, Missouri’s Crown Center … Continue reading Folk Alliance – This Week, Feb. 18-22!
A few of us actually agreed on some gear this month – it’s rare when you’re talking favorites, but does happen from time to time. Several new items have come in since the staff ponied up their picks for the month, so be sure to check out our items Just In too. Here’s the best of the best for February, according to the Mass Street Music Staff… … Continue reading February MSM Staff Gear Picks 2015
Mass Street Music is excited to be a part of this year’s Folk Alliance Conference & dynamic new Music Fair in Kansas City, Missouri, February 18-22! Held at the Sheraton and Westin at Crown Center, the conference is a remarkable folk-infused (and all its international, Americana, old time, blues etc variations!) gathering, akin to SXSW – a music conference that brings musicians, industry folks, agents and music fans from … Continue reading MSM at the Folk Alliance Conference & Music Fair
