I tiny bit of uke reading for your holiday pleasure:

http://theweek.com/article/index/273808/why-the-mighty-ukulele-deserves-a-little-respect

Should you feel inspired for yourself or another, there are plenty of ukes in all sizes available at the shop!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM 

WAKEFIELD MUSIC!

We were the unfortunate victim of a smash-n-grab recently...

We lost a bass clarinet, tenor sax and an alto sax. Please keep us informed if you discover any instruments up for sale on CL or somewhere else, please give us a call.

Despite having left Westerly, RI years ago, some Guilds find their way back to us like this J-30 Maple Jumbo from the 90's. Big, warm maple tone that's surprisingly comfortable to play for its size.

Holiday Specials Abound!

Alvarez, Fender & Yamaha Starter Guitar Packages 

from $159-$229!

The savvy internet shopper may not consider these unforeseen components of an online (or big-box store) purchase:

1. The box 'hand-off'. 

(Your instrument was taken from the stock

room and never opened, inspected, 

or adjusted for you!

2. Custom-tailored guitar 'fitting'.

A young newbie player or someone

with special physical limitations my have quite the

challenge trying to play an out-of adjustment

instrument. All of our instruments are inspected

and adjusted either before or at the time of sale-

just for YOU.

3. The false economy.

Sure, you scored your instrument for zero shipping

and no tax but there's a hitch: 

If your instrument is in need of setup (99.9% of all

new instruments need some adjustment) 

expect to pay an additional $20-$60 MORE on top of 

your purchase. WMC does NOT CHARGE you

for adjustments and setup when purchasing

new guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins or ukuleles!

Shop local and not only support your community this holiday season but receive the respect and service you deserve!

WMC

A warmly received addition to our Martin lineup this December:

Martin M-36 (0000)-14 fret: Guitar of choice for Jorma Kaukonen. Solid spruce top, forward shifted 'X' bracing, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, 25.4" scale length with a 1-11/16" nut.

Incredible tone, especially for finger style guitarists. Commanding bass and balanced, 'sweet' highs due in part to a relatively shallow body depth of 4" at the end-block. We're particularly fond of Martin's M-series instruments! Something about these guitars feels 'dialed-in'! Regardless of your playing style, this is a guitar for almost any musical approach and will remind you of classics 000's with a bit more 'oomph'.

*SOLD*

With our new online inventory we offer you the convenience of browsing and shopping from home. Updated daily, you will now have the ability to view pictures, descriptions, specifications and prices of over 200 instruments currently in stock here at Wakefield Music. You can also purchase any instrument online and have it shipped to you at a discounted rate or visit our showroom in person where you can hear, see, feel and compare with others.

A newly consigned Selmer Omega open hole, B-foot extension flute just in on consignment today. Solid sterling silver body with gold embouchure plate and silver plated keys. Comes with case and case bag.

Just in for that drummer on your list-

a Mapex 'Pro M-Series' 5-pc kit including

one cymbal stand and a foot pedal in red birch stain finish.

22" bass / 13" snare / 10", 12", 14" toms.

Welcome to our parlour…

Speaking of small guitars in tight spaces, you can't beat a used Alvarez AP710-SB in excellent condition refreshed with new strings and all of WMC's multi-point inspections and adjustments. Relax and play awhile… 

Feeling the crunch for space even more? Try a diminutive Kala soprano ukulele in a multitude of colors, guaranteed to fit any budget. ;)

New Taylors in this week, just in time for the holidays:

From L-R: 716ce / 114e / 110e

Below, a 214ce-K DLX in Koa

ALSO...

If you're looking for an economical way to start yourself or someone special on your gift list this season playing guitar, stop in and check out Yamaha's solid wood topped FS650MS.