We’ve seen some great used guitars come in the store as well as some new models, new Leather Aces and Henry Heller straps, and some other great gear, however, we can only pick one for the cream o’ the crop…here they are, our favorite guitars, amps and pedals for April: Jim Baggett – 1954 Gibson ES-295 Electric Guitar I love this guitar – it just … Continue reading April 2014 Staff Gear Picks

Here’s a look at the guitars, amps and other gear that have captured the staff’s attention most recently: Jim Baggett – Collings 042 Brazilian Acoustic This is a little guitar with a big sound – and so lovely to look at.  Josh Baldridge – Eastman E20 00 Acoustic This 00 really has more depth and power than you’d expect from the 00 size and it … Continue reading March 2014 Staff Gear Picks

Here are, in our humble estimation, the best of the best that have captured our staff’s attention lately: Josh Baldridge – Don Grosh NOS Retro Classic This NOS is one that I asked Don to build when I visited his shop last November. The NOS is quickly becoming my favorite S style guitar. The gold sparkle on this one is flawless and beautiful – as … Continue reading February 2014 Staff Gear Picks

There have been many cool guitars, pedals and amps through Mass Street Music this year, but the following gear is the cream of the crop, what made us drool the most – our top Staff Picks for 2013! Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Short Hollow T Electric Guitar This tele style guitar is unbelievably comfortable, lightweight and resonant. The neck pickup works so well on … Continue reading Best Music Gear of 2013 – Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Raven We’ve taken a lot of special order custom builds for Andersons this year, so it’s always a treat for us to have a beautiful guitar like this available for our store stock. The Raven is a totally new model, right down to the PH1 & PH2 pickups – which sound great even as you roll off the volume for … Continue reading November 2013 Staff Gear Picks

Here’s a look at the latest gear that’s been grabbing our attention this October. Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Short Hollow T Classic I really like this Anderson – the neck pickup is Anderson’s PH1 humbucker with a great tele vibe, but it’s so much more. I think Texas Swing players would really enjoy this one too. I really like the “Happy Medium’ neck on … Continue reading October 2013 Staff Gear Picks