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First Look: Reviews and Impressions of the Collings Traditional T Series

To say there’s been a focus on Collings at the store this past month would be an understatement. It seems like every few days another Traditional model is rolling in, ready to be inspected, photographed, demoed and recorded. We thought it might be a good idea to take a selection of our photos and demos videos, along with some first thoughts from the luthiers up in the Repair Shop and really showcase this new line up of Traditional T Series guitars from Collings.  Continue reading First Look: Reviews and Impressions of the Collings Traditional T Series

Summer String Sale at Mass Street Music

Mass Street String SaleIt’s the time of year for backyard bbq jams, and garageband rehearsals. Time to tune up, and restring those guitars that have been neglected during the winter. To celebrate summer being just around the corner we’re bringing back our Summer String sale. Anytime through August 31st stop by the store and stock up on your favorite $5 electric and $6 acoustic guitar strings! Continue reading Summer String Sale at Mass Street Music

Gear for Grads: 30% Off Accessories

May is always a crazy month at Mass Street as Lawrence is chock full of graduations. We thought it might be fun to celebrate with all those grads! From May 13 to May 28 wear in your graduation cap (and gown if you’re feeling fun) and receive a free accessories pack with the purchase of any new guitar. Grads will also receive 30% off all … Continue reading Gear for Grads: 30% Off Accessories

April 2016 MSM News: Collings Traditional Models

Rarely is there any breaking news in the world of guitars. Usually we’re talking about something built and designed over 50-80 years ago. This afternoon however, Collings Guitars, announced a new Traditional Series of guitars inspired by not only vintage aesthetics, but also vintage building techniques. Once again Mass Street Music, and our very own Jim Baggett, have had the great privilege of getting to … Continue reading April 2016 MSM News: Collings Traditional Models

April 2016 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – 526ce I’m a fan of the Mahogany tops on both the Taylor GC short scale and the GS long scale. For a long scale Mahogany top guitar, the 526ce is one of my favorites due to it’s larger lower bout and overall box size. Take advantage of our upcoming Taylor Promotional Weekend! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D1 … Continue reading April 2016 Staff Picks

Taylor Promotional Weekend & Taylor Spring String Renewal

Thursday, Apr. 28th through Monday, May 2nd Mass Street Music will be hosting a Taylor Guitars Promotional Event. We currently have a HUGE selection of standard and custom Taylor models in stock. Taylor has been on fire lately, releasing redesigns of some of their most popular lines by the talented Andy Powers. If you haven’t played a modern Taylor now is your chance! Come by … Continue reading Taylor Promotional Weekend & Taylor Spring String Renewal

Repair Spotlight: Gypsy Braces

The Repair Shop sees their fair share of instrument disasters. Dropped, kicked,   water damaged, dried out are just a few of the many maladies that can befall a perfectly good guitar. When this particular Gypsy Jazz acoustic showed up in the shop it provided a new level of challenge in exactly how they were going to not only gain access to the top crack, but … Continue reading Repair Spotlight: Gypsy Braces

March 2016 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Fender Amps – Bassbreaker 15 ComboFender isn’t known for EL84 amps, but this little amp is impressive. It’s easy to dial in everything from twangy cleans to sustaining saturated overdrive. It works perfect as a practice amp around the house, as a small gig amp, or use the XLR out to the front of house for larger situations.   Josh with a killer new … Continue reading March 2016 Staff Picks