August 2026 Newsletter

Oct 7

3 min read

KC Fret Shop Community,

Summer has flown by - we hope you are still having an awesome one!

In case you missed it, there are a ton of new products & instruments in the shop with more on the way! Make sure to check out the latest KCFS local concert calendar featuring some of the best Americana, Folk, Country & Bluegrass acts around!

Click Here to check it out!

Just a reminder - Mondays AND Fridays from 3-7pm are now open for lessons w/ our lessons instructor Devin Dechant - Call or e-mail the shop to book.

Are you following us on our socials yet?? If not, give us a like/follow at the links below.

KC Fret Shop on Facebook

KC Fret Shop on Instagram

Come see us in person & tell a friend about your new favorite music shop in KC!

KC Fret Shop Monthly Jam Session

Sunday, August 2nd from 1-4 PM

Schedule: Rainy Days - We Wish Jam 1-2pm & Open Jam, 2-4pmLocation: K.C. Strings Concert Venue, 5842 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS 66203(right next door to our shop)

KC Fret Shop will be open from 2:30-4:30pm during the Sunday jam, come on by!

Let us know if you can come by joining our Facebook Event or replying to info@kcfretshop.com so we can make sure to have enough chairs & stands.PS - We always offer 20% off all accessories over at KCFS during the jam!!

We can’t wait to jam with you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT2lCwmkcKs

Restoration Corner

Our skilled luthiers and repair techs have over 75 years of combined expertise, along with skills from high-end violin restoration. You can be assured your instrument will receive top-tier care, from simple adjustments to complex restorations.

Below is a prime example of any instrument you bring to us, even thinking it could be beyond repair - our expert luthiers have got you covered! Take this 1930s Gretsch Model 35 guitar. The restoration work included: repaired cracks/damage on the top, reset the neck. Removed paint splatter on top. A new bridge was put in. Restored finish to full richness.

Repair Consultations: You can drop off your instrument at the shop during open hours and our repairman will contact you with a repair estimate. You're also welcome to book an appointment to meet our repairman.

To set up an appointment, please email: repairs@kcfretshop.com

August’s Featured Instrument

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEB6y2dC3e8

This month’s featured instrument is the:

Alvarez Laureate OM Folk Daybreak

Introducing the Alvarez Laureate OM Folk Daybreak! KC Fret Shop is proud to be an official dealer of Alvarez guitars! We have a brand new selection of some of the highest quality guitars on the market in their price ranges. Today, we are featuring the Alvarez LM70e Daybreak, which is a Folk-OM acoustic-electric guitar that provides premium tonewoods & thoughtful construction for musicians seeking an instrument that sounds as stunning as it looks. Its solid Sitka spruce top, and Indian rosewood back and sides, produce a balanced tone with shimmering highs, warm lows & pleasing overtones. The L.R. Baggs HiFi pickup system captures the natural acoustic sound & dynamics for live performance, with volume & tone controls

that let you shape your sound.

Learn more: Click Here

Lessons @ KC Fret Shop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mzXOKeoAI

Now offering lessons @ KC Fret Shop!

Devin Dechant is an experienced bluegrass musician who has performed with acts such as Danny Spain Gang, Cameron Keeling and The Runaway Train. Devin is a gifted musician, performing on banjo, mandolin, guitar and ukulele. Devin is now available to give lessons for all those instruments at KC Fret Shop on Monday from 3pm to 7pm. Devin is now offering Fridays as well from 3-7pm!!

The lesson fee is $30.00 per half-hour session.

Click Here for more information!

Book a lesson now:

E-mail: info@kcfretshop.comor

Call: (913) 218 - 2082

KC Fret Shop MERCH!

KC Fret Shop merch now available online!!

You can now purchase KCFS merch online - represent your new favorite local music shop by grabbing a t-shirt or hoodie either online or you can always swing by our shop in person and pick yours up as well!

Available online - Click Here!