Old-Time Jam – January 20th – FREE

Saturday, January 20th – 1PM Ring in the New Year with some old-time fiddle tunes! We’ll be hosting an Old-Time jam Saturday, January 20th here at the store. Not familiar with Old-Time music? Think Fiddle and Banjo tunes Pre-Bluegrass. We’re going to gear this towards beginning to intermediate players of all acoustic fretted instruments (fiddlers are welcome too!). We’ll be trading tunes around the circle, so … Continue reading Old-Time Jam – January 20th – FREE

“Get Rhythm” Don Julin Mandolin Workshop

Tickets available online – $40 Don Julin is back with a whole new workshop for mandolin players of any skill level! We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Don’s workshops many times over the years and are thrilled to be presenting another focused on the crucial role of the Mandolin as a rhythm instrument. With simple chord forms, rhythm patterns, mutes, and more, Don Julin’s Get … Continue reading “Get Rhythm” Don Julin Mandolin Workshop

Free Workshop – Guitar Care & Maintenance – Jan 13th

Saturday, January 13th – 1PM Cold winter weather means dry air which leads to very unhappy guitars! Cars, bikes, even a furnace require a tune-up from time to time, and a guitar is no different. Let our experienced staff of luthiers take you through some of the most important aspects of caring for your instrument including controlling humidity, cleaning and conditioning, string care, along with explaining what … Continue reading Free Workshop – Guitar Care & Maintenance – Jan 13th

MSM Holiday Gift Guide

Best Guitar Accessories – Holiday Gift Guide

Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin Straps Lakota Leathers A high quality leather strap is the sort of accessory that every player needs. Whether it’s your banjo killing dreadnought or your prized gold top, you can’t go wrong with these straps. Original Fuzz Okay, so maybe leather isn’t everyone’s thing – it might not vibe with your shell pink mustang. Fear not, our friends at Original Fuzz have you covered … Continue reading Best Guitar Accessories – Holiday Gift Guide

December 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings – CJ35 – Custom Jet Black TopThis CJ-35 has that focused, dry attack that has long made it our favorite build of the CJ lineup. The Jet Black finish, offset by the simple Ivoroid appointments really sets this apart visually. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings – D1 VN SunburstGreat sounding Sitka dreadnought with a beautiful Sunburst and … Continue reading December 2017 Staff Picks

November 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-21 Special This Limited Edition has solid Rosewood back and sides, 1-3/4″ nut, and forward shifted/scalloped bracing! At $2,499 this guitar is a great deal on an American made guitar, I just wish Martin was making more than 300 of these. Check out our collection of Martin Acoustic Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-18 Both the Sunburst … Continue reading November 2017 Staff Picks

Customer Appreciation Party – Tuesday, Dec 5th

We’re having a party – and you’re invited! Tuesday, Dec 5th we’ll be staying open late to celebrate another year of Mass Street Music with food, drinks, and some great door prizes. Come down to the store from 7pm-9pm to celebrate with the Mass Street Staff and fellow customers. Might even have some special pricing if there’s a piece of gear you’ve had your eye … Continue reading Customer Appreciation Party – Tuesday, Dec 5th

10% Back Holiday Sale

2017 Holiday Sale – 10% Back Gift Card

It’s backkkkk! It’s time for the return of our Holiday Sale here at the store, and like last year we’re letting in-store and online customers in on the fun. Every purchase of new gear, in store or at MassStreetMusic.com, totaling over $100 will earn you a Gift Card worth 10% of your purchase subtotal. These Gift Cards are good from January 1st through August 31st of next … Continue reading 2017 Holiday Sale – 10% Back Gift Card

October 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson – T Classic Shorty Hollow Contoured – Blonde I often get asked about what kind of guitar can cover all the bases at a gig…this is it. It looks classy and gives so many usable tones at the flick of a switch. Check out our collection of Boutique Electric Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – OM1 Traditional T Series The … Continue reading October 2017 Staff Picks

September 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Eastman Electric Guitars – SB59 Goldburst This Eastman nails the look and vibe of a classic solid-body guitar. The Seymour Duncans sounds great, chimes without being too dark. The body produces plenty of sustain without being too heavy. Great guitar and affordable.  We’ve been looking forward to this SB59 since NAMM! It’s turned out better than expected. View more Eastman Guitars here Jim … Continue reading September 2017 Staff Picks