Kyle Ralston – Gretsch Electric Guitars – G5230T Electromatic Jet FT – Cadillac GreenThe Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet is perfectly matched guitar for a vast array of musical genres from Rockabilly to AC/DC. This model is loaded with two Black Top FilterTron pick ups and a Bigsby Tremolo. The G5230T is as articulate and responsive as a Gretsch can be. It’s light weight chambered mahogany body … Continue reading October 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Squier – Stratocaster ’60s Classic Vibe – Lefty – SunburstThe Squire classic vibe series never ceases to impress me. It’s a great budget guitar that sets up great, sounds fantastic for half the price of something comparable in performance. For me, the best part of this guitar is that it’s a lefty!!! There aren’t many options out there for southpaws so this is … Continue reading September 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Mythos Pedals – Oracle Analog EchoBased off the Japanese echo pedals of the ’80’s, Mythos created a super useable and bare bones analog delay. The Oracle blends articulated repeats nicely with the perfect amount of modulation to where it doesn’t loose any definition or sound too “syrupy”! It’s a traditional type of delay build and very easy to use. Boasting up to 600ms … Continue reading August 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Fender Amps – Tone Master Twin ReverbThe Fender Tone Master Twin delivers the tone and vibe a vintage Twin gives you at half the weight!! (33 lbs vs. 65lbs) Usable features include a variable attenuator that allows you to switch from 1w to 85watts and three more settings in between with a balanced line out with level control. It has a great tube-esque … Continue reading July 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – King Tone – Vibe 1968The King Tone 1968 – A one of a kind vibe pedal with TWO independent channels, EACH with vibrato/chorus, rate, depth, and speed! One feature I found unique and was noticeable when turned it on was an increase in volume. Most vibe pedals I have used usually have a drop in volume. As it turns out, The 1968 Vibe … Continue reading June 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Kyle Ralston – Fender Amps – ’68 Custom Vibro Champ ReverbAt only 5 watts this little re-issue tone machine keeps all the characteristics of the original with one very important change. While he original had an 8″ speaker, Fender has equipped the new ’68 Champ with a larger 10″ Celestion Ten 30 to increase the low end. Includes the cover and a cool silver face look … Continue reading May 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Josh Baldridge – Mass Street MusicNote: April 30th marks longtime Mass Street Sales Manager and Luthier Josh Baldridge’s last day here at the store. As such here is his Staff Pick. I pick Mass Street Music. My first guitar was hanging on the racks here when I was in college, and it started my adventures into luthiery as well as retail. The Mass Street Music family … Continue reading April 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Josh Baldridge – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – 214ce PlusWe have been selling a bunch of Taylor 214 models over the past couple of years. My favorites have been the Deluxe models that come with a hardshell case, but the 214ce Plus that came out last year is definitely the best value. The hybrid Aero case that comes with this version is a perfect fit between portable … Continue reading March 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Josh Baldridge – Waterloo by Collings – WL-KI was just enjoying playing this guitar the other day. It is the type of guitar that I could spend all day with. It is lightweight and full of character. This should be on the short list for anyone who wants a guitar with vintage Kel Kroydon feel and outstanding build quality. Check out our current Collings inventory! Jim … Continue reading February 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
Josh Baldridge – Fender Electric Guitars – Player Telecaster Pau Ferro Fingerboard – Polar WhiteFender is producing some wonderful guitars right now with the Player Series, and this new Polar White tele sounds and feel great. Check out our current Electric inventory! Jim Baggett – Collings Guitars – Parlor 1 Traditional T SeriesA sweet sounding guitar that delivers a surprising amount of volume in a small body. … Continue reading January 2021 – Mass Street Staff Picks
