September 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Icon Classic – Black over Tobacco Distress Lvl 3 Eric and I ordered this guitar back in January at NAMM and we have been anxiously waiting for 8 months for it to arrive. The Carmel Maple neck is the darkest that I’ve seen from Anderson and it perfectly complements the amber that is revealed in the burst undercoat … Continue reading September 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Robert Bowlin & Wil Maring Visit Mass Street Music

It’s always a treat when friends of the store like Robert Bowlin and Wil Maring are traveling and stop by. Robert’s career as a musician has taken him everywhere from Walnut Valley Festival competition stage, placing in both the flat-pick and fingerstyle competitions, to performing with Bill Monroe as one of the heralded Bluegrass Boys. Wil’s a highly accomplished songwriter and performer, playing everywhere from the … Continue reading Robert Bowlin & Wil Maring Visit Mass Street Music

August 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Guitars – 2007 CW Brazilian Adirondack Varnish – Used With the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival right around the corner, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate instrument for this month than this 2007 CW (Collings Winfield). The premium varnish finish gives this dread an aged aesthetic, and the tone wood choices deliver with that adi/brazilian combo. Check out our collection of Used Guitars! … Continue reading August 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

July 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Gibson Electric Guitars – 1955 Les Paul Junior Every now and then a guitar comes into the shop that is a glimpse into the past. This 1955 Gibson Les Paul Special is one of those guitars. It was well preserved and is incredible in both feel and tone. Examples of this caliber are tough to come by, and I feel fortunate to have … Continue reading July 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

June 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Mandolins – MT2 – Burst Collings makes such beautiful mandolins. It is easy to fall for them solely based on looks, but playing this MT2 is so enjoyable that the only reason I have to stop is to give my cheeks a break from smiling. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Guitars – 2003 OM42 Baaa A V … Continue reading June 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

May 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D2H A Traditional T Series 1 11/16 This is my favorite D2H A traditional that we’ve had in. The low end on this dreadnought is amazing, similar to the powerful low-end on a piano, without being overly boomy. Fantastic lifetime guitar. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1933 OM-18 Used Great sounding … Continue reading May 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Anderson T Icon Demo

Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – T Icon – Daphne Blue In-Distress Level 2 – Demo

This T Icon from our friends at Anderson Guitarworks is a hard working tele with some classic appointments and a really tasteful “In-Distress” nitro finish. Head on over to the website for all of the specs and details. Link: Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – T Icon – Daphne Blue In-Distress Level 2 Check out our current inventory of boutique electric guitars at Mass Street Music. Continue reading Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – T Icon – Daphne Blue In-Distress Level 2 – Demo