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On March 1st, the Massachusetts Avenue space in Cambridge, Mass. that had formerly housed longtime local music retail mecca, Sandy’s Music, reopened as an entirely new operation: Mike’s Monster Guitar. The store’s owner Mike Feudale (“Skinny Mike,” guitarist/frontman for Boston-based garage rockers, The Coffin Lids), worked at Sandy’s for 18 years, doing repairs and giving lessons. “The main reason behind Sandy’s closing was his [Sandy Sheehan, owner] declining health,” explains Feudale. “When the space opened up I saw the opportunity to open my own store.” Already on display at Mike’s Monster Guitar is an eclectic mix of drool-worthy vintage guitars and amps, along with ‘50s and ’60 collectibles [I already scored a sweet bowling-pin ashtray and Bulova AM radio - Ed.]. “My wife, Stephanie, and I run the shop together,” Mike says. “There are no other employees, yet. I am buying and selling new and used instruments and amps, as well as vintage gear. We also do consignment. Plus all the collectibles, toys, and horror stuff.”