December 2016 Staff Picks

Josh BaldridgeGibson Banjos – 2001 Earl Scruggs Standard Mastertone Resonator Banjo Used
With Gibson no longer making new banjos, it is especially cool to get a Scruggs model in the door. This banjo is everything a bluegrass banjo player needs, except for a few fingerpicks.

Gibson Banjos - 2001 Earl Scruggs Standard Mastertone Resonator Banjo Used

Check out our current collection of banjos!

Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D2H MR A Traditional T Series
A really fine example of the Rosewood Traditional models from Collings.

Our Collings inventory is always changing – head on over to view the latest Collings Traditional Collection!

Eric PutnamGreer Amps – Black Fuzz
I am really enjoying pedals with a single knob lately. The lack of options on this pedal is what makes it work so well. There are a lot of sounds in this pedal depending on where you have the volume set, and I’ve it to be very responsive with the volume control. It worked well with a clean amp, but it was almost an overdrive with the amp set clean. When combined with an amp that is already breaking up it sounds huge! The tone was bright enough to sound good with humbuckers, but not so bright that it doesn’t work with single coils. Great fuzz for people who find other fuzzes uncontrollable.

We’ve been stocking up on Greer Amps pedals – check out our current collection!

Matt Pelsma – Fender Electric Guitars – 2017 American Professional Stratocaster – Sonic Grey
I grew up playing a Strat with a Maple neck, and this guitar reminds me why I loved it. The feel, the look, and the sound is really very addictive. Also, the minty, aged coffee dipped knobs and pickup covers were exactly what I wanted, but it wasn’t around 15 years ago, unless you were lucky enough to find a vintage piece.

These new for 2017 Fender American Professionals are a hit here in the shop!

Jade Rowland – Eastman Acoustic Guitars – E20P-SB
It’s a little guitar that sounds much bigger than its size. It has a well rounded low end, and a vibrant and dynamic response.

We’ve stocked up on Eastman for the season – stop by the store to check out our current inventory!

Mike Horan – Collings Acoustic Guitars – OM1 Traditional T Series – Baked
This OM-1 T is a pure joy to play. I was blown away by the sustain and depth of tone on the treble strings. One of the best-balanced guitars I’ve played, period.

We recently recorded a demo with this OM1 – give it a listen!

Matt Harmon – Gibson Acoustic Guitars – 1936 L50 Archtop
Vintage guitars are where its at. This one isn’t the most expensive or the most collectable but it sits in just the right price range if you enjoy the craftsmanship and sound of older guitars.

Keep up with all of our vintage gear over on the Vintage Collection.

Trey DurkinWeber Mandolins – 2010 Vintage F Mandolin Oval Hole Used
Great full rich tone, with plenty of bottom end. Beautifully constructed, with great grain in the maple, and a lovely red sunburst. Whether you are playing chords, or melody, this has a nice balanced tone.

We have a great bunch of Used Mandolins in the store right now.

Susan Willits – Gibson Mandolins – 1923 A-Jr. Used
This 1923 Gibson A-Jr. mandolin is a nice little instrument at a great price! No frills, but it sounds lovely. It’s in really good condition and comes with a hard shell case.

 Check out all the Mandolins we currently have in-stock

Matt KappenmanFender Basses – 2017 American Professional Precision Bass – Sunburst
I typically lean more towards a Jazz Bass, but this new American Pro has a super comfy neck that I really enjoy playing. Feels great when playing finger-style or with a pick.

Check out our collection of Bass Guitars!
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