Koa Korner

Sorry for the wordplay...

WMC is one of the rare few Kamaka dealers here in the northeast. Kamaka is a line of Hawaiian made ukes we're proud to offer along with Kanile'a ukes. There's something about the koa mystique that 'rings true' when you play a finely crafted USA made ukulele. Stop by and see why there's no substitute for stepping up your game...and collection!

If you can't stand the heat...

Stop in to cool off with some hot deals! Oh, that hurts!
Anyways, here's what's new:

Lots of Yamaha electric acoustics in this week, including the incredibly travel friendly APX-T2. They're small enough for kids to play but large enough for bigger 'kids' to play anywhere. Stash it behind the front seat or in an overhead compartment to bring along anywhere your travels take you.

On the bottom: A Larrivee D-09 used just in. Canadian made in the early 90's from solid Indian rosewood, sitka spruce and genuine mahogany. Fishman sound hole pickup included (hard wired to an end-pin jack). 

Wakefield Music Co.'s 25th Anniversary Guitar Giveaway!

How would you like a brand new Yamaha guitar valued at $525 for $0?

What's the catch? Will I have to leave all my personal information and get spammed for the rest of my life? 

The answer is, no! 

Just stop by and fill out an entry form, drop it in the box and you're in. 

We don't sell, spam, or otherwise bug you with things to fill up your

inbox, promise!

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In other news...

The basses are multiplying around here...

We now have another Kala Bass in:

The BNGA-FS in African Bubinga wood

more info here:

http://www.kalabrand.com/ubass/bubinga

Rarities and Oddities

We've got quite the eclectic collection of wares this week at WMC:

At the top of the diamond: 

a 1940's WWII era Gibson LG-2 *SOLD*

L: A red label Yamaha FG-110 / R: An old friend-a late 40's

Rex (not for sale, just visiting)

and on bottom, an ESP-Ltd B4-Jr. short scale bass *SOLD*

Yamahas Are Here to Heat Up Summer!

We have been steadily receiving new Yamahas this past week-here are some highlights:

At the top: FS800 & FS820

FS830 & FSX820C

The Silent Guitar - More features

and improved feel and sound.

An Ultra Rare Visitor

A former employee and friend of the shop stopped by while touring the east coast this week and brought along his custom made one of a kind Walker mandolin built in North Stonington, CT.!

For those of you unfamiliar with Kim Walker's work, his guitars have won praise and accolades for many years now often selling out before they hit the sales floor. 

Rarely does he build mandolins so it was a great pleasure to see this fantastic instrument again, one of less than a half-dozen in the world!

Odds and Ends

It's rare that we have a blog update about a vintage drum but here we are with a 1960's sparkle blue snare from Japan, labeled a 'Stewart':

And to double the fun for half as much:

This clean, low-action, full sounding Fender 12-string acoustic just in used.

Yes, it's another Taylor!

A limited edition 414ce Rosewood. 

We often think of the 400 series as the 'sweet spot' in the Taylor Guitars lineup-Made in USA, all solid woods, simple, elegant lines and appointments that don't intrude on getting the music 'done'! ;)

The Gretsch 'Honey Dipper' Special G9202 Bell Bronze resonator round-neck guitar is in stock!

From the Gretsch Roots Collection page:

"Add some color to your sound with the limited-release G9202 Honey Dipper Special. This round-neck resonator guitar has all the same features as the wildly popular G9201 Honey Dipper, with the additions of aged white fingerboard binding, screened headstock graphic and a weathered “Bell Bronze" finish.

The vital feature of all Gretsch resonator guitars is the all-new Gretsch “Ampli-Sonic” diaphragm (resonator cone). Hand-spun in Eastern Europe from nearly 99-percent pure aluminum, the Ampli-Sonic diaphragm yields an impressive quality and volume of tone."

*SOLD*

The Merida 'Cardenas' C-20CACES

It's nice touches like this contemporary 'concentric circles' rosette that set Merida guitars apart from the crowd, coupled with a chamfered armrest, a feature rarely found on guitars like the C-20 costing thousands less!

Solid mahogany back and sides, solid Sitka spruce top, and Fishman preamp.