Here’s the goods we’ve had our eye on at Mass Street Music this past month -

John Flynn – Germino Club 40

Seriously sick amp, plus the bolero – absolutely beautiful and an insanely great amp.

Germino Club 40...Arriba! Bolero!

Eric Mardis – I’m torn this month, so I’m picking two!

Martin 0-28 VS

I have developed a love for parlor guitars and this one has me smitten.   Such a sweet tone and easy on the eye to boot.  One of the coolest Martins I’ve laid my hands on since beginning work here at Mass Street.

Parlor perfection

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A heads up that we’ve got some great events right around the corner in August and September – and as always, we’ll see you at Winfield too!

Elbow Room FREE workshop – PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS with Martha Haehl -
Saturday, August 29, 9-10 am

Just in time to brush up for Winfield! Join Martha (author of the great book ‘Play Well With Others: A Musicians’s Guide to Jamming Like a Pro’) as she takes you through the basics of joining others in a jam session.  Martha’s workshop here back in April was a lot of fun and we look forward to having her back again.

Elbow Room FREE workshop – ADVANCED FINGERSTYLE with Bill Crahan
Saturday, September 26, 9-10 am

In this workshop, we’ll look at playing in altered tunings, as well as explore how to go about learning advanced solo fingerstyle compositions for guitar. FREE

ROY BOOK BINDER IN CONCERT, Friday, September 11 – 7:30 p.m.

Exceptional blues player, renowned storyteller, prolific author and teacher Roy Book Binder will be performing at Mass Street Music on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.. He’s a real musical raconteur , and we’re very excited to host this phenomenal player and entertainer. Tickets are only $15

The Taylor 2009 Spring Ltd. Edition T5

If you’ve been thinking about a new Taylor, you can still take advantage of the Taylor 12 month interest free program through the end of Friday, July 31.  What does this mean for you? Pick your new Taylor Guitar -300 series or above, electrics including solidbodies and the T3 and T5, as well Limiteds and the Build to Order models-  and get 12 month interest-free financing on your in-store Taylor purchase, with approval. (Sorry, this doesn’t apply to 100 – 200 series, Baby or Big Baby Taylors – however these are still available under our regular 6 months interest-free  plan with the Mass Street Music Gear Card. ) Also, the gear card enables you to purchase not only new, but used gear here too with  interest free 6 month financing. Questions? Just give us a call at 800-747-9980 or send us an email.

Jakob rocking his Martin

I went to see The Wallflowers in Kansas City the other night, and the show was amazing!  Yes, they made music after ‘One Head Light’ and most of it was just as good.  Check out these pics, notice the Super Reverb behind the electric player?  We’ve got two vintage Supers in stock right now, including a real 65 that sounds incredible, plus the new Fender Super 65 Reissue.

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Noodling on the Giant Flying V

I can’t believe he’s actually able to play the dang thing!

Thanks to Brian for sending the clip.