South Shore Music

South Shore Music South Shore Music / DiCenso's Drum Shop Family owned and operated since 1968. He taught everything from guitar and piano, to accordion, woodwinds and brass.

South Shore Music, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, was founded by Pietro Volpe, an Italian immigrant, as South Shore Music Studio. As student enrollment began to thrive, there became a need to supply gear in the studio, so his wife Ilva, also from Italy, began working in the store to sell accessories and eventually, musical instruments to students. In the early 70's, Pietro had the foresight to acquire the Gibson guitar franchise, which created a lot of excitement and business at that time. In 1977, the Volpe's bought the building that the store was renting, and doubled the size of the store. In the early 80's, the Fender line was acquired. Then in 1985, they expanded again by adding an addition in the back of the building for storage. Their son, Peter, began working as a teenager in the business in the early 80's, then ended up working full time in the store since 1987, when he graduated from Stonehill College. The store continued to grow and add more lines, when in 1998, Pietro Volpe decided to sell the business. In 1999, his son, Peter, purchased the business along with a business partner. The store continued to grow, and in 2002 expanded once again to another portion of the building. In 2005 South Shore Music acquired DiCenso's Drum Shop in Quincy. Peter bought out his business partner in 2006, becoming the sole owner in both stores. In 2007, DiCenso's was moved right next door to the South Shore Music, creating the current South Shore Music/DiCenso's Drum Shop. South Shore Music/DiCenso's Drum Shop together have been in operation for 68 years combined. The strengths of both shops are the teaching program, where thousands of lessons have been taught, and many local area teachers have been created. We carry only those lines that help us help you, with solid warranties, customer service, and a history of reasonable policies. We service almost everything we sell, and if we can't service it, we will do everything in our power to help our customers get the service they need.

You should come in and check out this It sounds fantastic both acoustic and plugged in. But don't come in on Monday...
09/04/2026

You should come in and check out this
It sounds fantastic both acoustic and plugged in.
But don't come in on Monday, it's Labor Day and we will not be laboring :)

The guitars are here!They look and sound amazing!
08/26/2026

The guitars are here!
They look and sound amazing!

The Klos Carbon Timber guitars are back in stock!Super light and portable, very durable as well.
08/20/2026

The Klos Carbon Timber guitars are back in stock!
Super light and portable, very durable as well.

Look at all these guitars!They will be tax free tomorrow!We're here from 10-2Come on down!
08/07/2026

Look at all these guitars!
They will be tax free tomorrow!
We're here from 10-2
Come on down!

Got walnut Ricks!
07/24/2026

Got walnut Ricks!

Check out the top on this
07/13/2026

Check out the top on this

The 660 is a great looking guitar! #660/12
07/08/2026

The 660 is a great looking guitar!
#660/12

We will be closed from Friday 7/3 through Tuesday 7/7 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!And...
07/02/2026

We will be closed from Friday 7/3 through Tuesday 7/7 in observance of Independence Day.
Have a safe and fun holiday!
And be careful with those fireworks, it's easier to play guitar with all your fingers intact.

This Touchstone limited edition is a really good looking guitar...
06/30/2026

This Touchstone limited edition is a really good looking guitar...

Address

13 Washington Street
Weymouth, MA
02188

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17813313333

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