There is no end to the unique requests that come through the Mass Street repair shop. Everything from gluing down a stubborn bridge, to restringing an elaborate lute, to performing free setups on new gear, the guys will do just about anything to keep your instruments performing. Sitting less than 10 feet from the shop I’m constantly amazed by the unique instruments that come through, and … Continue reading Repair Spotlight: New Banjo Old Tricks
Even while on vacation the crew here at Mass Street can’t help but check in with some of our favorite builders. From Austin, TX all the way over to Beijing, the team makes a point to check in on how the guitars we sell are created. Plus, it’s always cool to take a peek behind the scenes! It was on such a trip last month that our … Continue reading A Visit to Don Grosh Guitars!
Mass Street is a family. We wouldn’t be anything without you folks. We also like to think we know you guys ‘n gals pretty well…and a holiday weekend usually means one thing…It’s time to make some music! Bust out that banjo, strap on that strat and tweet us, facebook us, instagram us, tag us, mention us – oh you know what we mean! Post photos of you … Continue reading #myMsStMusic
Summer Strings Sale! Let’s face it, your guitar is only as good as the steel it’s strung with. Sunscreen, sweat and even those summer-bbq-sauce-covered-fingers can corrode your strings leaving you with a dull muddled tone. Mass Street’s Summer String Sale is here to help. Through August 31 we’ll have electric sets starting at $5 with acoustic starting at $6. Come by the store, stock up, and … Continue reading Summer Strings Sale!
With Jim out gallivanting around Europe with Collings Guitars, a packed house at the Taylor Road Show and a metric ton of new gear here at the shop, June is shaping up to be a crazy month and we’re only half way through! Check out our “Just In” page for the latest and greatest here at MSM. Better still, take a look at the latest … Continue reading June 2015 MSM News: Jim’s EuroTrip, Events & Pete Huttlinger
Josh Baldridge – Taylor 812ce Brazilian Acoustic Guitar It’s not everyday a new Brazilian Rosewood guitar comes in, and this one is a beaut! Taylor went back to the drawing board with the 800 series and this guitar is a testament to their hard work and craftsmanship. The crew from Taylor brought this one along for the Taylor Road Show, and Josh wouldn’t let them out of the store with … Continue reading June 2015 MSM Staff Gear Picks
We couldn’t be more excited to announce the first in our new concert series Live @ Mass Street than with friend of the store, Pete Huttlinger! Pete’s a nationally recognized guitarist playing every venue from Carnegie Hall to Abbey Road Studios to Kansas’s very own Walnut Valley Festival. At Winfiled Pete not only won the National Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2000, but has continued to be featured there as a … Continue reading Pete Huttlinger: Live @ Mass Street!
It’s tough being the boss sometimes. Especially when one of Mass Street’s favorite guitar builders invites you along for a European tour! Jim is on the road with BIll Collings of Collings Guitars, touring fellow instrument shops and attending the AGM18 festival in Sarzana, Italy. Jim referred to it as the “Winfield of Italy,” but for some reason the weather is probably going to cooperate a bit better in Italy than it … Continue reading Bill & Jim’s Excellent European Adventure Tour
May has arrived and with it some seriously great gear over here at the shop. Everything from gorgeous new Collings OMs, a couple of new Tom Andersons that will be sure to catch your eye, and some great used deals that has been flying off the wall. Check out our “Just In” page to keep up to date with the latest and greatest here at MSM. Better … Continue reading May 2015 MSM News
Josh Baldridge – Taylor 214ce SB Deluxe & Taylor 214ce DLX Black I’m blown away with how much more you get from the Deluxe version of the 214ce and at only $250 extra. Lets Break it down like James Brown: Hard Shell Case – $200 ES2 Pickup – $300 Full Gloss Finish – priceless These upgrades take the standard 214 beyond just an aesthetic step above the 100 … Continue reading May 2015 MSM Staff Gear Picks
