We just got this Collings UC2 Uke in. I tried to shoot this for the store site, but Jason won’t put it down, so here are the shots I could get.

Someone please pry this out of his hands so I can photograph it

Jason says, “Super resonant and smelling of cinnamon, this ukulele arrived today and promptly knocked me off my feet. The Collings UC2 tunes like a dream, is flawlessly intonated, and is quite the looker to boot! This feisty little Uke is currently clawing its way to the top of my “superfluous purchases” list.”

Jason reliquishes the UC2 to John and gives him a quick uke lesson

Will be on the site on Monday.

Love me some Green Onions. This show is a repeat, but I never heard it the first time around. Here’s a link to the story, with pics on npr.org. He sez ‘Green Onions’ was something of an accident in the studio and talks about how he had a paper route in high school when he started playing at Stax. Funny thing, the instrumentalist has such a velvet smooth voice. Also some news about a new album from him.

Booker T and the MGs

Ah spring! Incessant rain, purty flowers, hay fever and some cool new gear in the store. Here’s what we’ve been drooling over lately:

John Flynn – Don Grosh Retro Classic S Shape

This is a fantastic instrument and now that Birdseye necks are going to skyrocket in price, this is a great time to get one at the old price. This guitar plays and sounds amazing. Definitely a brighter “Robert Cray” type tone. The neck is super stiff and just has a great vintage feel about it and Don’s new pickups are just as amazing.

This Grosh has been taunting John - he can see it from his office

Isaac Flynn - Don Grosh Retro Classic S Shape

Like father, like son…Isaac had this to say on the RC, “It’s so easy to play, the Grosh pickups are the best I’ve heard, and the guitar just looks awesome!”

Eric Mardis - Ome Sweetgrass Banjo

This banjo is so gorgeous. The fit and finish are second to none, but the real payoff is when you put on some picks and let loose on this thing. Â The tone is bright without being an “icepick in the forehead.” Bright yes, but also full and pleasant at the same time. Â I’m truly impressed with this, our Continue reading