Josh Baldridge – Fender Guitars – 1988 Custom Shop ’57 Stratocaster – Surf Green Used I have grown to love Alder-body/Maple-neck Strats, so this early Custom Shop version has been killing me since we picked it up a couple weeks ago. The pickups have that 50’s chime that sounds great clean in a band and keeps the tone from getting too dark when I’m really pushing … Continue reading May 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – Parlor 2H Traditional T Series If you’re looking for a guitar that does its thing and does it well, this parlor has it. Super responsive and comfortable, with so much volume for a little guitar. Check out our collection of Collings Traditional Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 02H Traditional T Series This little guitar has a big sound. Extremely … Continue reading April 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Gretsch Electric Guitars – G5420TG 135th Anniversary Electromatic Limited – Dark Cherry Metallic/Casino Gold Gretsch did two color schemes on this one, and I got to see both of them at the name NAMM show. I was, and still am, absolutely blown away by this dark cherry metallic top. Check out our collection of Grestch Electric Guitars! Jim Baggett – Blazer and Henkes Guitars … Continue reading March 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – T Icon Classic – Transparent Brown We did something we don’t often do with the pickups on this one with a tv2 and tv1 being the most vintage of pickups, with the VA boost delivering a little more meat when you need it. With the standard setting it’s so clear you can get back to that late ’60s … Continue reading February 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Gretsch Electric Guitars – G5420TG Electromatic – Candy Apple Red I’m a sucker for Candy Apple Red guitars, especially with this classic Gretsch headstock. These Black Top Filter’Tron pickups do that clean, low output Gretsch sound so well. Check out our collection of Gretsch Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1953 D-28 Great “mystery top” D-28 that’s in superb condition. Our Acoustic inventory … Continue reading January 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings – CJ35 – Custom Jet Black TopThis CJ-35 has that focused, dry attack that has long made it our favorite build of the CJ lineup. The Jet Black finish, offset by the simple Ivoroid appointments really sets this apart visually. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings – D1 VN SunburstGreat sounding Sitka dreadnought with a beautiful Sunburst and … Continue reading December 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-21 Special This Limited Edition has solid Rosewood back and sides, 1-3/4″ nut, and forward shifted/scalloped bracing! At $2,499 this guitar is a great deal on an American made guitar, I just wish Martin was making more than 300 of these. Check out our collection of Martin Acoustic Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-18 Both the Sunburst … Continue reading November 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson – T Classic Shorty Hollow Contoured – Blonde I often get asked about what kind of guitar can cover all the bases at a gig…this is it. It looks classy and gives so many usable tones at the flick of a switch. Check out our collection of Boutique Electric Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – OM1 Traditional T Series The … Continue reading October 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Eastman Electric Guitars – SB59 Goldburst This Eastman nails the look and vibe of a classic solid-body guitar. The Seymour Duncans sounds great, chimes without being too dark. The body produces plenty of sustain without being too heavy. Great guitar and affordable.  We’ve been looking forward to this SB59 since NAMM! It’s turned out better than expected. View more Eastman Guitars here Jim … Continue reading September 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Fender – 2017 American Professional Precision Bass – Candy Apple Red This American Professional P-bass brings a classic color to the American Pro lineup. I’m a sucker for bursts and red guitars and this one fills the latter slot nicely. Also, the professional series are now the only stock Fender models to come with Rosewood fingerboards so don’t miss out with rosewood becoming … Continue reading August 2017 Staff Picks