September 2016 MSM News and Walnut Valley Roundup

It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper news post here on the ol’ Mass Street blog but things have been busy! Prepping, and then decompressing, for the Walnut Valley Festival always makes September an interesting month. Even with the flood related chaos it was so wonderful to catch up with some of our favorite people, customers and performers…some of which are both! We … Continue reading September 2016 MSM News and Walnut Valley Roundup

September 2016 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 2008 OM1 Mahogany Custom – Sunburst Used Great OM from the crew down at Collings, full of classy appointment including a bound headstock and ebony tuner buttons on this all mahogany guitar.   Check out our latest Used Gear to hit the store! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D1 Traditional T Series It’s amazing how consistent these Traditional models … Continue reading September 2016 Staff Picks

FREE Restrings at Fidpick

From 1-4pm Sunday, Aug. 28th, we’ll be offering FREE restrings at the Mass Street Music booth down in South Park at the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships! Just bring by your guitar, chat us up while you wait, and in no time you’ll have a fresh set of steel ready for the day. We’ll be using our house brand for the FREE restrings, but we’ll … Continue reading FREE Restrings at Fidpick

August 2016 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Raven Classic Shorty – Baby Blue As summer comes to a close my surfing dreams begging to fade…thankfully this guitar will keep them alive in true Beach Boy fashion! Another killer build from the folks down at Anderson.   Check out our latest Anderson Gear to hit the store! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D1 A Traditional T Series … Continue reading August 2016 Staff Picks

Next Day Service on Guitar Setups

The Repair Shop has been working hard this summer. Streamlining procedures, honing of skills, and bringing on more staff has resulted in some serious good news for you! Starting August 8th we’re excited to offer Next Day Service, Monday through Thursday, on Guitar Setups and Restrings. Drop of any guitar for a restring or setup and we’ll have it ready for you the very next day!  Continue reading Next Day Service on Guitar Setups

Repair Spotlight: Swimming Pool Route

The Repair Shop here at Mass Street is always up for a challenge when it comes to satisfying the requests and mods of our customers. This time around Matt H. was tasked with turning a three pickup Stratocaster into a dual humbucker configured guitar. The easiest way to accomplish this was routing out the entire pickup cavity, and creating what’s known as a swimmming pool … Continue reading Repair Spotlight: Swimming Pool Route

June 2016 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Electric Guitars – Used 290 – TV Yellow Besides looking completely awesome, these guitars sound amazing. The Lollar P90s have a gritty edge to them that hits the amp with enough punch to drive the front end beautifully.   Check out our latest Used Gear to hit the store! Jim Baggett – Gibson – 1938 Ray Whitley “Recording King” Classic ’30s Gibson built model … Continue reading June 2016 Staff Picks

May 2016 MSM News

With summer just around the corner now’s the perfect time to start getting serious about your playing, or possibly venturing into new territory, or maybe contemplating a new musical partner in crime! Mass Street has you covered on all fronts in the coming months. From the return of our String Sale, to the arrival of the Collings Traditional Series along with upcoming Pedal and Recording … Continue reading May 2016 MSM News