NAMM – Jim returned from the recent NAMM show in California with great stories of meeting up with good buddies and music retailers from all over the nation. While there he got a sneak peek at some great new gear and you’ll see some of it headed our way over the next few months. He also brought back a few very fine Collings guitars from … Continue reading February Mass Street Music News – 2014
Every year we see a new crop of guitar and music accessories—some are pure trends while others stand the test of time (see the Repair luthiers’ picks . . .). Here are a few of our favorite things for both acoustic and electric guitar players that make practicing, gigging and just enjoying music a little bit easier. Josh Baldridge — 60 Cycle Buzz Coffee The … Continue reading Top Guitar Accessories for the Musician — 2013 Edition
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!
We’re putting last minute touches on the place, just picked up our new coffee mugs from our buddies at Blue Collar Press and we’re anticipating a whole weekend of music and fun as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! We’ll have some great gear on sale, but you can have a great time here without spending a dime. Our good friends at Collings Guitars and Mandolins, … Continue reading Anniversary/Grand Re-Opening Shindig begins!
We revamped our website! If you haven’t checked it out yet, please do at massstreetmusic.com. We upgraded our site not only for technological reasons, but to better reflect the actual store here in Lawrence and better showcase our unique gear. We are still in the process of making a few tweaks to the site but we hope you’ll find, as we have, that it is … Continue reading October News
Mass Street Music started out as Michigan Street Music in 1978, as it was on Michigan Street in Lawrence. Owner Jim Baggett (L) and Rick Dishinger (R), together with Greg Smith, founded the store, dedicating themselves to the crafting and repairing of acoustic instruments. Jim studied lutherie and repair in Kansas City from 1971-78, and the other members brought similar skills. Building and repairing instruments … Continue reading History of Mass Street Music
You’re invited to join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary & Grand Reopening, Nov. 7, 8 & 9! One day is not enough, so we’re throwing a 3-day party complete with live music, giveaways, food & more. There will be live performances from Lee McBee, MAW, Tichenor & Crahan, Danny Pound, jazz great Jerry Hahn, Truckstop Honeymoon, Pickett, Paul & Jeans, the Sunflower Colonels – … Continue reading Mass Street Music 30th Anniversary & Grand Re-opening PARTY!
We’re very proud to be carrying the exceptional instruments of Kansas luthier and independent guitar builder Leo Posch! He only builds about 20 guitars in one year’s time, crafting each with a respect for and in-depth knowledge of vintage 20s, 30s and 40s instruments. He honed his wealth of knowledge repairing instruments for more than 25 years – some of which were spent as the … Continue reading Leo Posch Guitars at Mass Street Music
Note: This post is from 2011 – please check out our current 2015 selection of Collings Guitars here – many ordered with custom features, and we special order for customers all the time, just give us a call at 785-843-3535. If you’ve been a friend of Mass St. Music for a while now, you’ve no doubt noticed we’re giant fans of Collings Guitars. They’re simply … Continue reading Mass Street Music’s Custom Collings Acoustics
Yesterday, Monday, Nov. 24, we got a real treat at Mass Street Music when Chris Thile, mandolinist extraordinaire (formerly of Nickel Creek), stopped by Mass Street Music, along with his band, the Punch Brothers. Owner Jim Baggett has known Chris for years, since his early days playing Winfield (Thile won the mando championship there at the tender age of twelve). The Punch Brothers had just … Continue reading Chris Thile and the Punch Bros. Visit Mass Street Music
