Archive | July, 2009

Green Day Tix Giveaway for KC Show Aug 12

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Green Day  at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Wednesday, August 12.  Technically the rules are come into the store and test drive any Fender® Roadworn guitar or bass, or G-Dec guitar amp or Rumble bass amp and we’ll enter your name in a drawing to win.  Drawing held Thursday, August 6th. No purchase necessary, winner will be notified by phone or email.  – Special deal for Massresonator folks – just send me an email at info@massstreetmusic.com with your name, phone and email and I’ll put your name in the bowl myself, no need to stop by.  Good luck!!!

Catch Green Day Aug. 12 on us!

Catch Green Day Aug. 12 on us!

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New Blazer & Henkes Phoenix 28 in the house! Rudie B in the house in Sept!

Blazer & Henkes Phoenix 28

Blazer & Henkes Phoenix 28

Jim recently received a few treasured Blazer & Henkes guitars from Germany and while several were spoken for,  this outstanding Blazer & Henkes Phoenix 28 is currently available. Jim, who has visited Rudie and Willi at their shop in Germany, will be posting more info on these incredible luthiers here in the future. In the meantime, let me share the great news that Rudie will be visiting us here at Mass Street Music on Saturday, September 26th. We’re very much looking forward to his visit and will be posting more info about that day’s activities as it becomes available.  Stay tuned! Apparently Rudie’s got some real chops too – check him out here on “Blackberry Rag” jamming with friend Frank Wekenmann.

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Strange Bit o Trivia – Telstar by the Tornados

The classic 60s instrumental ‘Telstar’ starts off (and ends) with an otherworldly blast-off, space-like noise, which turns out to be the producer, Joe Meek’s invention. He recorded the flush of a toilet and played it backwards.  Thanks to Little Steven’s Underground for this crazy bit o trivia. Read more about eccentric and extraordinary producer Joe Meek at www.wikipedia.org.

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A Scientist takes on the Electric Guitar

News story courtesy of NPR – this professor makes a new guitar he thinks is the next big thing – 15 sounds, 2 switches. What do you think?

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John’s Seuf Tele 12 String – Unbelievable Relic Job, Fantastic Guitar

It took about 8 months but it was well worth the wait.

John's OF-20 12 String!

John's OF-20 12 String!

I had the idea for this 12 string electric quite a while back and really wanted the relic thing so I asked Dave Seuferling if he was interested in making one for me.  He was into it from day one – and when I say into it, I mean into it.

Dave is absolutely incredible when it comes to relic guitars, the best we have ever seen.  And this Seuf Tele 12 String is quite simply amazing.  His attention to detail and authenticity is unparalleled in our opinion.  He is also genuinely concerned with every piece of wood and hardware on the guitar.  He selects nice, respectably light bodies that are resonant and alive. The neck pocket and neck are tightly assembled, to create a nice one-piece tone.  His fretwork and final finish are top notch and he went the extra mile to make certain this guitar played absolutely perfectly -  which it does.  It is quite seriously effortless to play.

Seuf Guitars are relatively new to the scene, but I honestly believe as he can produce more instruments he will become a go-to guy in this market.  His work is of the highest level and this one is a striking example of his talent. – John Flynn

Take a look at the  Seuf OF-19, strat style, currently in stock and check out how a Seuf Tele stacked up against a real vintage ’58 Fender Tele and a Fender Roadworn in our ‘Relic Battle Royale’ from a few months ago.

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