Brian Soden – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D2H A Traditional Series – Vintage Satin – SunburstEvery year around now the radio in my truck shifts from old Rolling Stones and Black Crowes tunes to Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. Why do you ask? The 52nd Annual Walnut Valley Festival Flatpicking Championships, aka “Winfield”, is just weeks away! The festival, located in Winfield, KS, is just … Continue reading August 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Two-Rock Amplifiers – Bloomfield Drive 40 Watt Head with Matching CabinetWe’ve had so much fun getting to know the Two-Rock amps that recently landed at the shop! After spending quality time with each one I’ve determined that they’re all pure magic. That being said, the amp that I’m totally vibing with is the Bloomfield Drive 40/20 rig. The Bloomfield Drive is full, rich, … Continue reading July 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Tom Anderson Guitars – Icon Classic – Metallic CharcoalThe perfect “vintage meets modern” S-style guitar. I love the simple, yet tough, aesthetic of this Icon Classic and the vibes it puts off. I could totally see this one being an old road dog in 30 years! Check out our collection of Boutique Electric Guitars at Mass Street Music! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – … Continue reading June 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Xotic Effect Pedals – EP Booster 15th Anniversary Limited BlueWow, time flies! I remember when we received our very first batch of EP Boosters 15 years ago. I’m pretty sure all of us on the sales team bought one that day! These two limited colorways to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the EP Booster look stellar and inside it’s the same classic EP … Continue reading May 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Mythos Pedals – Herculean Deluxe OverdriveAnother no-frills, gig ready offering from Mythos! There aren’t many gigs you can’t cover with this “2-in-1” on your board. Add in an Oracle analog delay and a Strymon Flint and you’re set! Get one while you can. We just got restocked. Check out our collection of Mythos Pedals at Mass Street Music! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – … Continue reading March 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Dr. Z Amps – X-Ray 1×12 ComboDr. Z has been keeping our shop stocked over the years with some of our favorite amps such as the Z-28 MKII and the Jetta. The new X-Ray not only looks cool, but it sounds and feels under the fingers like a true vintage amp! It covers the British Invasion base like a champ and would sound … Continue reading February 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Brian Soden – Pisgah Banjos – 11″ Appalachian Walnut – Vintage HeelA lot of you know me as a guitar guy and Mass Street Music as a guitar shop. Both true statements. But, we’re also a banjo and mandolin shop! Don’t sleep on the killer mandolin and banjo departments we have at the store. I love what Pisgah Banjos out of North Carolina is doing. Give … Continue reading January 2024 – Mass Street Staff Picks