We’ve got a spectacular array of Collings D, CJ and CW style guitars in stock right now at Mass Street Music – these are the big bad boys of bluegrass and many other music styles, favored for their presence, volume and ability to show up in the sound mix even if you’re the lone guitarist in a banjo orchestra or playing to accompany Ethel Merman. … Continue reading Collings Full Bodied Acoustic Guitars
The 2015 Taylor Guitars Road Show will be coming to Lawrence, Kansas for one night only, Wednesday, May 20 at Mass Street Music. This free event will feature our friends Corey “The Tone Chef” Witt and Rich Casciato, direct from Taylor, who will be bringing rare, one-off guitars, brand new models and of course some cool giveaways like strings, t-shirts and more for you. The guitar ‘petting zoo’ will be … Continue reading Taylor Guitars Road Show at Mass Street Music May 20!
We have been working on bringing you better video demos of instruments with truer audio – the whole crew at Mass Street Music has been involved including our Repair Shop Manager Mike Horan who has been playing on many of the acoustic guitar demos – check him out, in this Collings 0H2 12 string demo, inspired by the guitar to play an ’80s hit. Eric Putnam, Sales, has played … Continue reading New Videos at Mass Street Music
We’ve been working on bringing you better videos with truer audio so those customers not near our Lawrence, Kansas store can experience the sounds of our great instruments too – and those of you in the area can get a sneak peek before stopping by the store. Learn more about our videos here or check out our Youtube channel here. We have several great events coming up, including … Continue reading MSM March News 2015
Mass Street Music staffers Eric M. (at left checking out a guitar’s bracing with Collings’ Alex R.) and Anne T. spent a fantastic day at Collings Guitars in Austin, Texas on Feb. 10 – it was a great experience, meeting not only Bill Collings and seeing the ‘wood whisperer’ Bruce Van Wart again, but also meeting the other folks who make Collings so special and craft … Continue reading February 2015 News
A few of us actually agreed on some gear this month – it’s rare when you’re talking favorites, but does happen from time to time. Several new items have come in since the staff ponied up their picks for the month, so be sure to check out our items Just In too. Here’s the best of the best for February, according to the Mass Street Music Staff… … Continue reading February MSM Staff Gear Picks 2015
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
Strymon has managed to capture the sounds of creative ’50s recording studio reel-to-reel tape effects into a small, incredibly well designed and easy to use pedal, the Strymon Deco. Rockabilly and country players in particular will never want to be without this one, while blues players and others will find convenient boost to overdrive and more all in this awesome tonal toolbox that is, simply put, a heck of … Continue reading Strymon Deco Pedal Review
We have so many great events happening in the next few weeks, you might want to bookmark our Events Page. This Saturday, Oct. 11 begins with a special Bluegrass Guitar Clinic with Greg Blake of Jeff Scroggins and Colorado. Greg has been voted SPBGMA best guitarist five years in a row. Moreover, he’s a great teacher. The clinic starts at 10 a.m. and is $20. … Continue reading October Mass Street Music News 2014
We’re really excited to host this unique Tango Guitar Clinic with Sean Mawhirter of Cucharada. This free clinic will give you some techniques for playing this beautiful style of music, as well as offer insights on the genre and the relationship dancers have with bands in Argentina, where Tango was conceived. Great for intermediate guitarists, but ALL are welcome, including beginners – bring your guitar, or just come to experience Cucharada and learn about tango music. Cucharada’s violinist, Kelly Bohling will be here too, and the clinic will close with a mini-concert. FREE Continue reading Tango Guitar Clinic & Mini Concert with Cucharada! Oct. 18
