Marshall Amps at Mass Street Music

Mass Street Music has proudly added Marshall Amps to our extensive line up of guitar and bass amplification. The addition of Marshall to our selection of Fender, Dr. Z, Magnatone, Analog Outfitters and various used amps, means we now have the full gamut of amps covered for guitar and bass players – Marshall, along with Fender are the two legendary cornerstones of amps, as they set the standard over 50 … Continue reading Marshall Amps at Mass Street Music

Winfield 2014! Mass Street Music Will Be There!

Next week we’ll be packing up nearly half the store and heading to Winfield, Kansas for the annual Walnut Valley Festival! We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones at this great festival, which we’ve been attending for years. You can find us in our regular spot, under the grandstand, in the booth filled with music and great gear. Stop by, say … Continue reading Winfield 2014! Mass Street Music Will Be There!

Buy 2 Get 1 Free on Select Guitar Strings!

Nothing makes guitar strings oxidize (and sound dead) like the humid dog days of summer – but we have a solution for you. Now through August 31, we’ve got a great deal on light and medium gauge Martin Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings ($6.95/each) and all gauges of SIT electric guitar strings ($5.49 – $6.50/each). Buy 2 of either and we’ll give you an extra one … Continue reading Buy 2 Get 1 Free on Select Guitar Strings!

Sidewalk Sale String Deal – Thursday, July 17

The annual Lawrence Sidewalk Sale is happening this Thursday, July 17. While we’re not technically downtown, we’ll have some sweet deals on strings. For acoustic fans, buy two Martin Phosphor Bronze guitar string sets (M540 or M550) and we’ll give you a third for free! Electric players, we have you covered too – buy any two S.I.T. electric string packs – any gauge – and … Continue reading Sidewalk Sale String Deal – Thursday, July 17

The Worst Gig – Reading and Book Signing with Jon Niccum

“The Worst Gig” book author, journalist and musician Jon Niccum will be at Mass Street Music on Saturday, July 12 at 1p.m. for this very special, free event. Jon, a music journalist for over two decades, asked bands what the worst gig they ever played was, then collected these true and hilarious stories in his book (and ongoing website) The Worst Gig. In addition to the reading, … Continue reading The Worst Gig – Reading and Book Signing with Jon Niccum

July Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

We’re excited to announce that guitar instructor Tommy Perez of the Guitar Studio, will be teaching a Beginner Guitar Class for Kids, starting on July 5. The class will be held here at Mass Street Music every Saturday in July, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. It’s a great opportunity to get your kids (ages 10 and up) started on guitar, learning from folks who play … Continue reading July Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Saturnworks Pedals Now at Mass Street Music!

As musicians, we’re always on the prowl for gear that sounds better, works better and makes a real difference – Saturnworks Pedals are so ingenious and affordable that Eric M. decided they were a perfect fit to add to our unique line up of pedals. He even uses three of these on his own board. Hand made by Bryan Wallis in Davis, California, these tiny … Continue reading Saturnworks Pedals Now at Mass Street Music!

Cigar Box Guitar Clinic with Scotty “Blind Dawg Willie” Shipps

We’re very excited to announce a free Cigar Box Guitar workshop with the great Scotty “Blind Dawg Willie” Shipps on Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m. Scotty will discuss the history and building techniques of this great instrument that offers easy playability for all ages, works beautifully for slide playing and is just plain fun. He’ll also perform several songs on his handcrafted cigar box … Continue reading Cigar Box Guitar Clinic with Scotty “Blind Dawg Willie” Shipps

Financing Available with Bill Me Later

Sometimes ‘that guitar’ comes along unexpectedly, or you see a great deal but you need a little more time to get the money together, or would rather split the payments up without putting it on a credit card. For those times, we’re pleased to announce 6 month interest-free financing when you order through our website using Paypal’s Bill Me Later program. It’s easy to use … Continue reading Financing Available with Bill Me Later

Happy Holidays & New Year from Mass Street Music!

2013 has been a very special year for Mass Street Music and we’d like to THANK YOU for being part of this, our 30th year! We’ve undergone many changes from our logo to the complete store renovation, a new website & personnel changes. Though things may look a little sharper, we remain a small, quality-minded independent store, driven by a true love of music and … Continue reading Happy Holidays & New Year from Mass Street Music!