We had so much fun giving away the Eric Clapton tix (congrats Doug Lockwood - read his review of the show here) that we’re going to do it again, this time for John Mayer’s March 22 Kansas City show! Details will be posted tomorrow, Friday, March 12 at noon on our store website, this blog and our facebook page! Good luck!
We’ve got some great gear in the store this month - here’s what’s been capturing our attention most!
John Flynn - The new Grosh 357 Humbucking pickups.
In guitars now, coming in the next 2 weeks as a replacement single or set. This is the best humbucking pickup I have ever heard. Slightly higher output than a traditional PAF but with all the sweet richness of a vintage Les Paul pickup.
Also: Eastman 312ce. Bargain of the century. A really good sounding guitar that competes with instruments costing far more. Not only does it sound fantastic but it is correctly built with spot-on intonation and great action. I bought one of these myself.
Eastman 312ce - one of the best deals in the store right now
This guitar was purchased new from Mass St Music by a customer who has owned several 30s and earlier guitars…and recently returned to us for sale sounding even more impressive due to a few years of playing. It’s in Near Mind condition. Very nice!
Jim Baggett's favorite this month, a used Martin D-18 Authentic
Matthew Khomsi - Collings D1VSB
This is the most resonant sounding acoustic I have ever heard. The innovative removal of the tongue brace makes the top resonate more than normal and wow can you hear the difference! Furthermore, the Vintage Now neck is loads of fun to play and let’s face it, Collings has the best burst finish making this guitar my absolute top pick.
The Collings D1V Sunburst...beautiful sound, beautiful looks
Jason Jones - Seuf OF20F 12 String
This is a great looking, great sounding 12-string electric that is perfectly set up and intoned. › Continue reading
Clapton Quest ticket winner Doug Lockwood with his wife Linda at the show
(Our Clapton Quest Contest ticket winner Doug Lockwood sent this great review of the Clapton Kansas City show to us!)
Thanks go out to Mass Street Music for the amazing opportunity to see Eric Clapton in concert last night at the Sprint Center. I have seen Clapton in concert before, but last night was one of his best performances by far.
As I’m sure you know, Roger Daltry was the opening act and took the audience on a one-hour nostalgic tour of the glory days of British invasion rock. He may have lost a bit of vocal range but has not lost any showmanship. His band did a very fine job of creating the other components of the familiar Who sound.
After a short break for stage reset, Professor Clapton strolled calmly to center stage and commenced his clinic on how to play guitar. His non-stop 1 1/2 hour performance › Continue reading
We’re very happy to the great Steve Kaufman return April 15-17 for two workshops and a concert! Steve is the only 3-time winner of Winfield’s famed National Flatpicking Championship and in addition to being a phenomenal player, he’s an exceptional teacher! He’s authored many books and DVDs, but the best way to appreciate Kaufman is in person. We’re excited to have him back for a Mandolin Workshop, his famous “2 Day, 8-Hour, All-Level Guitar Workshop” AND an intimate concert here at Mass Street Music. Check out the following schedule of Kaufman events - click on event for details and ticket info. Tix are available online and in the store. We hope you can join us for this entertaining and educational weekend!!
Kaufman’s Mandolin Workshop - Thursday, April 15, 6:30-9 pm
Kaufman’s Guitar Workshop - ‘2 Day, 8-Hour, All-Level’ - Fri., April 16, 7-9 pm & Sat., April 17, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Kaufman in Concert - Saturday, April 17, 7:30 pm
Art House Studio
There’s a new joint venture between Mass Street Music’s own John Flynn, Isaac Flynn, Matt C and studio engineer Jim Barnes - The Art House. It’s an innovative recording studio located near the heart of downtown Lawrence. The Art House is much more than just a recording studio however, it’s an arts collective housing visual artists, filmmakers and music teachers, including veteran Mass St Musician Eric Mardis. So far the reviews have been outstanding. › Continue reading
Thought you might want to see some photos from the great (and free!) Andy McKee clinic held here at Mass St. Music on Feb. 20th. We had a lot of fun, packed the house and raised awareness (and some money!) for Americana Music Academy’s Scholarship Program. Thanks to all the folks that came out and supported Andy and music education. Special thanks to Andy McKee, who happens to have a brand new album, ‘Joyland’, out digitally March 23rd and actual cds out April 6th. This is a great album with lots of cool bonus material including some mini lessons on DVD. If you look closely you might even recognize a certain music store in the background on a video. Sweet! (click below to see more photos) › Continue reading
Our good friend Scott Tichenor at mandolincafe.com stopped by last week and let us have a gander at this incredible Eastman David Grisman Signature Series Lyon & Healy mandola prototype (Eastman DGM3). He also let me have a go at it with my camera - have a look…
Eastman's third foray into recreating Grisman's instruments - Lyon & Healy Mandola
This is the third instrument in their Grisman Signature Series, with Eastman very skillfully replicating one of his instruments for a short run. Our owner Jim Baggett loved this mandola. It’s a real beauty and sounds wonderful. For more info and a hands-on review, check out Scott’s take on it at mandolincafe.com. We’ve not received word on availability right now, but these are very limited. If you’re interested, please give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or drop us a line at info@massstreetmusic.com. In the meantime, enjoy the photos. Thanks for sharing Scott! (click below to see more photos!) › Continue reading