Brian Soden – Mythos Pedals – Olympus OverdriveThis is a drive pedal that I feel some might be sleeping on. If you dig the classic sound of a pushed old Fender tweed amp, the Olymus is right up your alley. I’m using mine for low/med gain amp-like Americana / Roots Rock with an Xotic RC Booster after it. Think Isbell, Wilco, etc. There is a decent … Continue reading August 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Icon Classic – Mellow Yellow – Distress Level 1I thought of Hubert Sumlin’s guitar on the cover of one of his albums (Healing Feeling), had a brief discussion with Roy at Tom Anderson Guitar Works, and Shazam!!…..we now have one of the coolest electric guitars in the store!!! The SC1- neck and bridge pickups are very musical and … Continue reading July 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Vemuram Pedals – Shanks ODS-1 – OverdriveMy pedal’s from To-ky-o!!! One of the best overdrives I’ve had the pleasure to use. I couldn’t get a bad sound out of any amplifier or pickup configuration. Extremely dynamic and stacks well with others. The bang is definitely worth the extra buck on this one! Check out our current inventory of Pedals! Jim Baggett – Gibson Guitars … Continue reading June 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – 417e-R – RosewoodThis is a great slope shoulder style Grand Pacific with a very warm, seasoned tone that is a little different than the bright and precise tone of the very popular Grand Auditorium Series. If you love the way a Taylor plays and feels, but want to explore another tonal avenue, this may be the guitar for you! … Continue reading May 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Milkman Sound – 5W Half Pint – ChocolateI love little dogs and little amplifiers, especially when they are a little unruly, and think they are bigger than they are. I also have an addiction to chocolate. This Milkman Half Pint literally looks like it should be packaged one of those chocolate bunny boxes you got Easter morning. The half pint can be dialed … Continue reading April 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Iris Guitars – MS-00 – 12-Fret – Tobacco Burst with BindingThis is little acoustic powerhouse can just about do it all – from live jams, studio recording, to lazy rainy days laying back in the recliner. The 1 11/16″ nut width make it super easy to play and being a 12 fret guitar makes relaxed playing a breeze. Great price point for a … Continue reading March 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Greer Amps – Black Mountain Crunch DriveGreat classic to hard rock pedal with more crunch than a dry bowl of granola without being milked down with too much soggy saturation. The Black Mountain lends itself to a nice big British Plexi vibe with outstanding tonal characteristics and textures…a lot of crunch and driving midrange!! I also found that it stacks very well with … Continue reading February 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – JAM Pedals – Pink FlowThe Jam Pink Flow is quite literally, a “Wall” of sound to go full on Gilmore that will launch you to the Dark Side of the Moon. You have eight unbelievable Jam effects in one platform to dial in an “Endless River” of any Pink Floyd song you desire, among others! There are so many features and easy editing … Continue reading January 2023 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Iris Guitars – OG – Black – Ivoroid with Firestripe GuardThe OG has a nice accommodating 25″ scale and 1 11/16″ nut with make this guitar a very comfortable player. It’s a great, punchy, and dynamic little guitar that has a lot of personality. Iris guitars are made in Vermont, and at a price point that can’t be beat in this class!!I would … Continue reading December 2022 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Fender Electric Amps – Mustang MicroThis is the best stocking stuffer for the electric guitar player at any level. This is absolutely the best headphone amp I’ve owned. What’s better than getting great tones in silent practice at any time of the night or day without having your family members or significant other ask you to turn down or simply turn off? This … Continue reading November 2022 – Mass Street Staff Picks
