Amherst Music Space

03/27/2026

1918 Gibson A-style mandolin.

$2000 Cash price

No case
Pick up at our shop

03/27/2026

This is an A-style mandolin, hand-carved of solid wood in China by Afanti Musical Instruments and imported by Mando Mo Strings in Holyoke. It has a Brekke adjustable bridge and good hand-wound German strings. It comes with a custom hard shell case.

$1999 With Hard Shell Case
$1799 Without Case
$1699 With Chinese Strings

Pick up at our shop

03/27/2026

Lesson room

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

This is a student violin. The brand name is Palatino. Made in China of solid wood, it comes with a wooden bow, a full size padded case, shoulder straps and a cake of rosin.

$275 set up with new strings
$175 set up without strings
$100 without case

Pick up at our shop

03/27/2026

We love this painting of an Irish seisun

03/27/2026

Picture of the workbench where we do setups and repairs

03/27/2026

L to R top to bottom: Will Melton (in glasses), Adam Sweet and Keith Higginson
Next row: Zach Autio, James, and Ben Levy at the end
Bottom row: Joanna and Mary Jennings

03/27/2026

Welcome to Amherst Music Space.

This is a place for people who love acoustic music. Fiddles, mandolins, and the traditions that bring people together to play, listen, and learn.

You’ll find small group jams, informal sessions, lessons, and a growing collection of instruments and accessories. Nothing flashy. Just a comfortable, open space where music can happen naturally.

The goal is simple. Build a community around shared music. A place where players of all levels feel at home, whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years.

This is just the beginning. More to come soon.

04/29/2025

I’m Adam R Sweet — a musician, educator, and sourcing expert who has worked with luthiers and small music businesses for over 20 years

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