Josh Baldridge – Taylor Guitars – Grand Pacific Dreadnoughts I had the chance to play some of the earlier versions of this new model and now I’m very excited to have them at the store to show customers. The Grand Pacifics are a new tonal direction for Taylor. The more mellow attack and clear, focused response is going to make them ideal for the recording musician. Check out … Continue reading April 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Greer Amps – Soma 63 Vintage Preamp This is one of those pedals that comes in and we all get very excited to buy one. Most of us have more than enough drive pedals, but the way that this pedal responds both at low and high gain is addictive!! Check out our collection of Pedals! Jim Baggett – Collings Small-Body Guitars Small body guitars … Continue reading March 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Eastman Electric Guitars – SB56/N-GD P90 Gold Top This guitar rocks! The Custom Lollar pickups sound amazing…heavy and thick when full on in the neck position, articulate and grungy with the bridge pickup cranked, and cleaning up perfectly with the volume rolled off a little. Check out our collection of Electric Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 1996 C100 DLX Koa – Used The … Continue reading February 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Icon Classic – Fiesta Red – Distress Lv1 This Icon Classic rings out so clearly, even when unplugged. Great for lead lines up the neck, very expressive/vocal and screams to be played with the trem arm. Check out our collection of Anderson Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D2H Traditional T Series 1 11/16 Extremely comfortable neck profile … Continue reading January 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – Parlor 1 Traditional T Series The whole package here is just so enticing, especially when combined with the almost impossibly small Collings case. This parlor-sized traditional is a small, comfortable player, yet expressive and dynamic. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 2006 OM42 Baaa A – Used Beautiful set of Brazilian Rosewood back … Continue reading December 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Guitars – T Icon – Sonic Blue In-Distress Level 2 The pickups in this tele are probably the best pairing of a humbucker and single-coil bridge pickup that we’ve ordered. I think they work really well together, the color is gorgeous, and I wish I had with me at all times. Check out our collection of Tom Anderson Guitars! Jim Baggett … Continue reading November 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – K14ce Builder’s Edition I’m very excited to have our Builder’s Edition arrive. This guitar has been a long time coming and represents the next evolution in guitar building from Taylor. The sculpted neck joint, and the beveled body edge treatment are very nice upgrades and the Koa back and sides work very well with the new V-Class top. Check out … Continue reading October 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Taylor Acoustic Guitars – 812e DLX 12 Fret Out of the stack of Taylor guitars we had down at Winfield I knew this one was a keeper, and that we had to bring it back to the store. Check out our collection of Taylor Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D1 Traditional T Series 1 11/16 I was lucky enough to check out the … Continue reading September 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Fender Electric Guitars – Classic Series – ’60s Stratocaster Lacquer – Fiesta Red I have an older version of this guitar in a burst that I’ve heavily modified, but I love this one just as it is. The lacquer finish gives this Classic Series guitar a high end look and feel. I can’t wait to see what this Fiesta Red finish looks like … Continue reading August 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 01 Mh Traditional T Series Warm, mellow tones from a small body guitar that is extremely resonant and responsive. This guitar has been turning heads around the shop all week. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – 002H Wenge Really interesting and unique sounding 00, love the look and tone of the Wenge. … Continue reading July 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks