Jul 3 2009

Brand new Grosh Retro Classic Standard!

Lower price, same killer Grosh quality. We just received our first RC Standard and it rocks — resonant, loaded with Grosh single coils, lower price. Nice.

The new Grosh Retro Classic Standard!

The new Grosh Retro Classic Standard!


Jul 1 2009

Mass St. Music’s Behind the Scenes Look at Taylor Guitars

Our own Eric Mardis recently had the opportunity to visit the Taylor Guitars factory in El Cajon, CA.  We thought he’d just be hanging out on the beach, but apparently he really checked out the factory and hobnobbed with Bob Taylor. Check it out:

Just a portion of the factory

Just a portion of the factory

Taylor Guitars brings together a handful of dealers from across the US every 6 weeks or so to talk about Taylor innovations, to get a first hand view of the facility, and to get to know the excellent people at Taylor Guitars.  Just recently I was invited to visit them in El Cajon.

The first day we all went to the factory for a tour led by Bob Taylor himself.  It was extensive!

Bob Taylor and a whole lot of great wood

Bob Taylor and a whole lot of great wood

The factory tour lasted about four hours with Bob giving us in-depth insight into Taylor’s wood sourcing,  manufacturing › Continue reading


Jun 26 2009

June Staff Picks!

Here’s the gear the Mass Street staff has been ogling in the store - everyone actually picked the Grosh 193 but I made them pick something else (except John since he’s the boss):

John Flynn - Grosh DG-193 Semi-Hollow Set Neck

Perfection!

This one's an '11'!

This one's an '11'!

Jason Jones - Dr Z Galaxie Head

A blues-rocker’s dream, the Galaxie is a 6L6 driven circuit with that features a channel switching option that delivers warm, punchy clean and expressive, gritty overdrive with a click of a button. Going with the head is also a very affordable and versatile choice, allowing you to use different cabinets to achieve the exact blues tone that suits you best!

Another winner from the good doctor

Another winner from the good doctor

Matt Christenot - Korg Beatlab Metronome

This is the perfect practice tool.  Has multiple sliders so › Continue reading


Jun 23 2009

Grosh Guitars makes Mass Street Music EJ Standard Ltd. Edition

Our dream Grosh EJ!

Our dream Grosh EJ!

Don Grosh Limited Ed. Mass Street Music ElectraJet Standard

It’s true - in honor of our (once again!) being the #1 Grosh dealer, Grosh made us our dream ElectraJet! We ordered four, three are sold and we’ve got one due here Wed (tomorrow!) which is for sale.  Unbelievable burst, three Grosh P90s - it’s perfect.



Jun 19 2009

Mike Farris bringing full 10-piece band to Liberty Hall tonight

Mike Farris is bringing the entire Roseland Rhythm Revue, including one more McCrary sister - this makes a total of three of the exceptional gospel divas singing backup, and makes it a total 10 piece band (including lot ‘o horns!) for tonight’s show at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. If you’re in town tonight (Fri. June 19!), don’t miss this show - he’s a newcomer but he’s really making tracks - Telluride Bluegrass Festival and opening for Patti LaBelle at the Hollywood Bowl.  And Lawrence! Here’s my favorite track he does from Youtube: O Mary Don’t You Weep. Fans of R&B, Gospel, Soul, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings type stuff, I think you’ll find this to be the real deal.