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The Perfect Guitar? John takes on the Grosh DG-293 Full Hollow Set Neck

The Grosh 293 Full Hollow - The Perfect Guitar?

The Grosh 293 Full Hollow - The Perfect Guitar?

What a guitar! This Grosh DG-293 may be the most responsive instrument we’ve ever had here at Mass Street.  If you love dynamics,  and aren’t afraid to play an instrument that hides nothing, this is the one.  It would be hard to find another instrument that will give what this guitar gives.  It can go from Continue Reading →

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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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Grosh-O-Rama! Grosh Guitars Visited Tuesday!

Matt C, Jason, Eric and Matthew K rockin' the special Groshes

Matt C, Jason, Eric and Matthew K rockin' the special Groshes

Tuesday morning Brent and Yoshi from Don Grosh Guitars stopped by Mass St. Music and brought some very cool one-off guitars and prototypes for show and tell (and some bagels). What a morning…more than anything else it just confirmed why we love these guitars – not only do they have incredible playability and tone but they are some of the coolest looking guitars around. In the photo below, John checks out the 293 – fully hollow. We’ve got a 193 in the store right now, and it’s phenomenal – come check it out while it’s still here.

John checks out the exquisite fully hollow Grosh 293

John checks out the exquisite fully hollow Grosh 293

We also got a chance to check out the very first ElectraJet – Continue Reading →

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May Staff Picks!

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

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 →

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Collings I-35 Reviewed

This Collings I-35 is an extraordinary instrument.  I know, all Collings guitars are spectacular, but this one is, in my estimation, absolutely perfect.

Collings I-35 in Tobacco Burst

Collings I-35 in Tobacco Burst

The weight is just right.  It really feels more like you’re playing an older instrument. It plays perfectly and is ridiculously in-tune. It has that vintage 335 resonance, which has a distinct midrange vibe, but the Collings has a much nicer low end and the sweetest top end.  It’s not correct to say its like a 335 on steroids. It’s more like Continue Reading →

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