We three kings...

If we could say that we would but in this case you're looking at two Bessons and one Bach. Rare trumpets in exceptionally clean, near mint condition for heralding in the holidays or other pursuits. *One Besson is SOLD*

You may have seen this instrument on our facebook page but we thought it was worth a mention here, as well:

Ariel Rose Bodman has handcrafted for us this gorgeous tenor sized ukulele out of Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle (with matching binding), Wester Red 'Sinker' Cedar, mahogany neck, with ebony fretboard and bridge.

We've unofficially named it the 'Tiger Rose'. If you're interested in a

truly unique, one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays this custom uke should be

high on your list-amazing!

Food Pantry Donations & Our Appreciation

Between now and January 31st We're offering customers a discount for any non-perishable food items brought in between 12/18-1/31 towards guitar restringing

of $10.00.

The 'Big Guy' In The Window Says...

Starter packages are assembled and ready for your last minute 

holiday shopping needs from Ukes, Mandolins, small and large size guitars

in nylon and steel string. 🌲♬♩♫🌲

From top to bottom, the lovely Taylor K14CE 'Builder's Edition' bedecked in all it's livery, including solid figured Koa back and sides, 'vine inlays' on the fretboard and a torrefied (read gently roasted) spruce top, beveled inset armrest, and of course Taylor's unique 'V-Class' bracing. If you've been very, very, VERY good this year someone might surprise you with this beauty for the holidays! 

It's clear you can see the festive nature of Gold Tone's new 'Little Gem;

banjo ukulele! Not just clear but a few other tones which we can order

for you. This one may disappear before you know it...

The More the Merrier

As we close in on the holidays you may find yourself searching for gift ideas both large and small which is why WMC might just have that last minute item to round out your season's gift giving.

Musical themed ornaments, a used Gibson F9 mandolin just in, our shop tree with ornaments on display, good 'ole 'Wolfy', and budget minded banjos from Savanna.

For those seeking guitar repairs

For those seeking guitar repairs and adjustments

in the South County area, please read below.

Wakefield Music offers these services:

General Services: 

Restring acoustic and electric guitars, basses.

mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, misc. folk instruments

This service includes inspection, cleaning and conditioning

of the instrument and minor adjustments. Certain

instruments are charged above guitars and basses, 

please inquire.

We do install acoustic guitar pickup systems by

K&K Sound and Fishman.

Action adjustment includes:

• Lowering strings or raising them on the fretboard.

• Adjusting the truss rod where applicable

• Lowering the bridge saddle or saddles on electrics

• Dressing and or setting nut action
• Refit/make new saddle or nut

SERVICES WE DO NOT PERFORM:

• Neck resetting on acoustic guitars

• Bridge regluing on acoustic instruments

• Fretwork of any kind

• Finish work or finish repairs

•.Major electrical rewiring or modifications

FOR MORE EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK LOCALLY

PLEASE VISIT OUR FRIENDS AT THE PUMP HOUSE 

or inquire about referrals for specific brands supported

by regional repair persons.

  

Have a wonderful holiday!

814ce V-Class

Just in this week!

From Taylor Guitars: 

Our flagship Grand Auditorium now boasts even more sonic delights with the addition of our groundbreaking V-Class bracing architecture. The classic tonewood combination of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce still delivers its characteristic blend of warmth, low-end presence, and high-range sparkle, but V-Class bracing elevates that tone to new heights. Notes sustain longer, allowing rosewood’s rich overtones to bloom with more clarity than ever, and the advanced bracing scheme introduces greater power and tunefulness across the entire tonal spectrum for a rich and expressive sound. Standout material features include a smoky ebony fretboard sourced from Taylor’s Crelicam mill in Cameroon, maple binding, rosewood edge trim, an abalone rosette edged with rosewood, and mother-of-pearl Element fretboard and peghead inlays. The 814ce also includes a Venetian cutaway and our ES2 acoustic electronics, and ships in a deluxe hardshell case.

Rare Consignments

Some rare used consignment instruments in this week from left to right:

A Martin 5-15 Terz guitar (short scale, all solid mahogany guitar USA 

made). 

Mid 90's Guild A-25 'Concert Series' acoustic *SOLD*

Martin Backpacker / Dixie all solid aluminum ukelele ca.1950's

Take a deep breath...

Take a deep breath...

...but try not to get dizzy! We have plenty of wind instruments to help you breathe new life into your routine. If you're a string player consider a wind instrument to expand not only your lungs but your musicianship!

Vintage Goya

Vintage 1963 Goya G-10 nylon string guitar

just in this week.

Ukulele Therapy

And the finished result, a playable uke!

From Quebec to Nazareth

No, we're not taking a road trip but you can feel like you're on one by checking out our newest additions to the showroom this weeK:

The Seagull 'Coastline Folk Cedar'

The Martin DXM (used).

SO many great instruments have arrived recently!
Starting at the top right, the lovely Taylor 416ce-R (Rosewood) V-Class Grand Symphony that delivers all the crescendos you need to fill up the concert hall...or your living room. Underneath is a shot of the 416's beautiful figured mahogany neck.
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Third down on the left: Another Taylor V-Class, the 614ce with 'torrified' top (yeah, they cooked it for tone). 
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Fourth down, center: Taylor GS-mini Koa. We've seen a handful of these Koa minis with high grade tops showing lots of figure and definition (and tone!) and our latest arrival is no exception.
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At the bottom right: Flight offers up a fantastic synthetic back, neck and fretboard on their 'Travel' series ukuleles.

Gretsch ukes just came in! We now have the G9110L, G9110 concerts / G9121 ACE, G9120 tenors / G9112 & G9126 gtr/uke 

The Two Tenors

The Kamaka all solid Koa tenor uke *SOLD*, and Pono MTB Deluxe Tenor (used) have just arrived.

The Art & Lutherie collection has just arrived from up north!

At top: Roadhouse Denim Blue

Bottom L: Roadhouse Tennessee / R:Legacy Bourbon Burst e/a

Godin Guitars in Canada produces many instrument lines and these

Art & Lutherie guitars hit the sweet spot between quality and price.

When was the last time you bought a new guitar built in North America 

for less than $500?

Cutaway to the left and the right...

Cutaway to the left and the right this week with these two rather interesting used acoustic electrics:

Fender Sonoran SCE Lefty*SOLD*

Gibson  Songwriter 
Deluxe (used)
















Gibson acoustics don't waltz in here very often and they don't stick around for the next dance so stop by soon. If you're left handed this Fender is about as unique as they get for our southpaw inventory with just one other lefty in stock, a new Yamaha FG820 SL.

Ukes Taking 'Flight' / Silent Steel / 'It's electric!'

We are excited to have the excellent 'Flight' brand Ukes back in stock!

Distributed by the Kremona Guitar company so you know

quality is assured. The zebra wood soprano sounds as good

as it looks!

 

 Yamaha's Silent Guitar is back in steel string format followed

by a Kremona M15 steel string acoustic-a first for us

having steel string Kremona's. Like their nylon

string counterparts (the Fiesta model behind it) they 

deliver loads of tone and a fastidious build quality at an affordable

price.

Did someone ask for mandolins?

If you've been looking for a good starter mandolin or perhaps a backup these Savannahs have just come in and we've done our best setups on them to insure you'll want to keep playing long after you start.

314ce V-Class

One of Taylor's best sellers gets the 'V-class' treatment and you can hear it right here at WMC!

Here at WMC we can say with almost complete certainty there are only a handful of situations that merit the term 'musical crisis'. Normally it's a band member with something broken on their guitar and no backup instrument, an impending performance/jury/audition that a musician needs the music for and has either put off ordering until the eleventh hour or through a series of pitfalls lost the piece, etc. but not always so. Lastly, funerals are oftentimes a flurry of people and plans coming together for the service with small details like music to play or musicians to hire that we see harried customers stop by for assistance. Being sympathetic to their situations as we've all lost someone and had to plan for the wake or service in a short amount of time, we are always willing to go the extra mile for those in mourning. Case in point, the guitar pictured below that came into the store today for a much needed sprucing up after having sat idle in an attic for thirty years or so. The customer is going to use it in the service as a kind of tribute to the deceased (as it may have been their guitar). We were pleased to discover that with just a moderate amount of tic, new strings and adjustments this Japan made 70's era steel string came to life quite nicely with a full, resonant sound. We send our condolences to the family and hope that our small contribution eases their grieving.

There's an alluring tale of the man who came into the store to buy a Martin guitar but ended up leaving with one of these:

See why and check out the Martin FG830 just in this week-your ears will be pleased!

*LAST MINUTE UPDATE*

The Taylor 814 'V-Series' Guitar has landed! Check why so

many players are eager to get their hands on one

of these beauties!

New Taylor Stock in Today!

L-R: 

712ce / 114ce /110e

U-BASS Just Bottomed Out Here at WMC

This is a pretty one:

The Kala U-Bass EBY-FS

'SPECS

TOP: Striped Ebony

BACK & SIDES: Striped Ebony

BINDING: Maple

FINISH: Satin

NECK: Mahogany 

FINGERBOARD: Walnut

NUT: GraphTech TUSQ® 

SADDLE: Composite

STRINGS: Road Toad Pahoehoe

TUNERS: Custom Hipshot Ultralite™

ELECTRONICS: Shadow® U-Bass NFX

INCLUDES: Deluxe Padded Bag 

MEASUREMENTS

Scale Length: 20.375 inches, Overall Instrument Length: 29.375 inches, Body Length: 14 inches, Number of frets: 16, Width at upper bout: 7.75 inches, Width at lower bout: 10.25 inches, Width at waist: 6.625 inches, Body Depth: 3.25 inches, Fingerboard width at nut: 1.75 inches, Fingerboard width at neck/body joint: 2.213 inches.'

Ok SKHS,

Looks like we've got our work cut out for us!

We'll get all your guitars cleaned, strung and tuned 

before class starts! 👍😊

What 'V' all have been waiting for...

Yes, that's right the Taylor 414ce 'V-Class' guitar has landed!

An accessible V series guitar we can all warm up to!