Stringjoy

NAMM 2020 – Stringjoy Broadways – Nickel Strings

Cool new vintage-inspired strings from our friends at @stringjoy strings! This new Broadway string features a pure nickel wrap wire around a smaller round steel core which is extremely slinky and feels great for bends at all sorts of classic tension profiles. Based on a ton of research into strings from the 60s, but much improved. We’ll have these in the shop soon, and we have all … Continue reading NAMM 2020 – Stringjoy Broadways – Nickel Strings

NAMM 2020 – Collings Guitars – I-35LC – Updated

Spent some quality time yesterday with the latest upgrade to Collings Guitars I-35LC. This new iteration of the widely popular semi-hollow I-35 takes a few cues from the fully-hollow I-30 in it’s new laminate construction for plain top builds. This blonde model sports an aged finish that looks, feels and more importantly sounds fantastic in person. We already have one on order for later this … Continue reading NAMM 2020 – Collings Guitars – I-35LC – Updated

Mass Resonator Podcast

Podcast – Episode 1 – NAMM 2020 Day 1

We started a podcast! Check out the first episode of the new Mass Resonator podcast where Josh, Eric and Matt K discuss all the cool new gear we’ve checked out during our first day of the 2020 NAMM show. We’re talking Collings Guitars, Greer Amps, new Stringjoy strings, Henrisken Amps, GFI pedals, Mythos Pedals, Rivolta Guitars and more. Give it a listen over on the … Continue reading Podcast – Episode 1 – NAMM 2020 Day 1

Greer Amps Pedals

NAMM2020 – Greer Amps – Royal Velvet Class-A British Drive & Pre

We’ve been fans of Greer Amps for what seems like forever, and this new Royal Velvet Class-A British Drive & Pre is like a Vox in a box, combined with a Greer Thunderbolt30. As the Soma63 is to a Fender Brown Concert, the Royal Velvet is to an AC30. It has the EL84 chime you’d expect and is extremely responsive to changes in volume control … Continue reading NAMM2020 – Greer Amps – Royal Velvet Class-A British Drive & Pre

Nobels ODR-1 (bc) Overdrive

New Pedal Alert – Nobels Pedals – ODR-1 (bc) Overdrive

NAMM releases have started to arrive and we’re getting ’em received and onto the website. First up is the latest upgrade to the Nobels – ODR-1 (bc) Overdrive from the crew @nobelsofficial . Featuring a couple of fantastic additions, including an internal bass cut switch and the ability to run at both 9v and now 18v for additional headroom. A mainstay of many session players, … Continue reading New Pedal Alert – Nobels Pedals – ODR-1 (bc) Overdrive

Repair Spotlight: Mossman Great Plains Neck Reset

Here’s an in progress repair spotlight that we’ll hopefully update as the repair process goes along. One third of the store is getting ready for the NAMM show, the other third is prepping for new gear that is in route and the Repair Shop is holding it down upstairs, working to reset the neck on this 1974 Mossman Great Plains. Lots of NAMM posts are … Continue reading Repair Spotlight: Mossman Great Plains Neck Reset

Collings Guitars - 290 DC - Orange

Collings Electric Guitars – 290 DC – Orange – Demo

Take a couple minutes and hang out with Eric as he puts this orange @collingsguitars 290 DC through it’s paces. Head on over to the website for all the details on this boutique, American made, guitar. Link: Collings Electric Guitars – 290 DC – Orange – Demo Check out our current inventory of Collings Guitars. Continue reading Collings Electric Guitars – 290 DC – Orange – Demo

Waterloo Guitars - WL-14 XTR Demo

Waterloo Guitars – WL-14 XTR Mahogany

Can we make #mahoganymonday a thing? Done, we’re doing it. Check out our guy Brian doing a quick demo on this all-mahogany @waterloogutiars WL-14. This 14-fret build includes the vintage style neck and is such a lightweight and responsive player with loads of warmth. Check out all the specs over on the website. Website link: Waterloo Guitars – WL-14 XTR Mahogany Continue reading Waterloo Guitars – WL-14 XTR Mahogany