May 2025 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Jim Baggett – Collings Guitars – OM2H A Traditional Series – Vintage Satin Sunburst
Beautiful sunburst finish on this OM2H A Traditional.

Collings Acoustic Guitars - OM2H A Traditional Series - Vintage Satin Sunburst

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Eric Mardis – Gretsch Guitars – G6129T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Silver Jet with Bigsby – Silver Sparkle
This guitar grabs your attention with its stunning good looks, but the real magic materializes when it is played. This Gretsch Silver Jet is a true gem. It is sonically versatile, set up to perfection, lively, resonant, and it is SO ready for the stage. Dream fuel.

Gretsch Guitars - G6129T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Silver Jet with Bigsby - Silver Sparkle

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Marnie Orville – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – 314ce Studio – Natural
A really fantastic all-solid Taylor for an affordable price. Nice, responsive bearclaw sitka top on this one with a balanced EQ that isn’t lacking in low end. Come try it for yourself before it’s gone!

Taylor Acoustic Guitars - 314ce Studio - Natural

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Gabe Kniffen – Squier Electric Guitar – Jaguar Classic Vibe – Surf Green
The Squier Classic Vibe series offers instruments with vintage styling, modern playability, and excellent value for the cost. These instruments easily rival guitars that cost twice as much, and the Classic Vibe Jaguar is no exception.

Squier Electric Guitar - Jaguar Classic Vibe - Surf Green

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Clark Russell – Wren and Cuff Effect Pedals – Eye See ’78 Small Foot Fuzz
Wren and Cuff have truly spec’d into the deep, deep world of Muff style fuzzes more so than anyone else and the Eye See ’78 is one of their best. An homage to the Op-Amp circuit found in the short lived period of the Big Muff’s ’78-80 years, this thing absolutely rips. I find that it has a much more detailed and full-bodied sound compared to the other Muff circuits including the Ram’s Head and the OG Muff (controversial opinion!). It also has that unique tone bypass switch which allows for even more versatility and a completely different, yet just as monstrous, raw, killer sound. Come try it out today!

Wren and Cuff Effect Pedals - Eye See '78 Small Foot Fuzz

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Mike Horan – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 2006 D1AV – Varnish – Used
This guitar has been a favorite among employees since it arrived! It has a throaty, well-seasoned tone that one expects from an almost twenty year old Collings dread. Volume to burn, use it sparingly or turn it up as the situation dictates.

Collings Acoustic Guitars - 2006 D1AV - Varnish - Used

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Matt Harmon – Gretsch Guitars – G6129T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Silver Jet with Bigsby – Silver Sparkle
We just started carrying Gretsch Japan and this Duojet is sure to catch some eyes on stage.

Gretsch Guitars - G6129T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Silver Jet with Bigsby - Silver Sparkle

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Isaiah Sibi – Fender Electric Guitars – Vintera II – Nocaster – Maple Fingerboard – Blackguard Blonde
Fender’s nod to the classic days. With a 7.25″ radius, U shaped neck, and vintage specced 50’s tele pickups, you’re getting the authentic, nocaster era fender feel and tone!

Fender Electric Guitars - Vintera II - Nocaster - Maple Fingerboard - Blackguard Blonde

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Susan Willits – Pisgah Banjos – 12″ Rambler Dobson Walnut – Short Scale
The Pisgah Banjo Company is a small shop in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina and they are building some very good quality, affordable old time banjos. They source all of their wood locally and believe in promoting sustainability, and to date, have helped plant more than 4,400 trees! This 12″ Rambler Dobson has a walnut neck and a Richlite fingerboard with a standard scoop. The Dobson tone ring gives it a plunky, clear tone, with plenty of volume and good sustain. You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck with a Pisgah banjo!

Pisgah Banjos - 12 Rambler Dobson Walnut - Short Scale

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Matt KappenmanDon Grosh Electric Guitars – NOS Hollow T – Lake Placid Blue – Timeworn Finish
This thinline T-syle guitar from Don Grosh is absolutely incredible. Premium tonewoods, gorgeous timeworn finish and loads of snap on tap thanks to the Grosh T bridge pickup.

Bruce Guitars - Ellary Deluxe - Off White - Floral Pickguard

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