New Release – the LVL from 1981 Inventions
The 1981 Inventions LVL is the latest build from the mind of Matthew Hoopes, bringing a new boost/overdrive here to the shop. The LVL delivers everything from edge of break up drive tones all the way to a cranked lead. Straightforward LVL and VOL knobs let you dial in the perfect tone for your rig. In stock and ready to go! Head down to the shop, or … Continue reading New Release – the LVL from 1981 Inventions
New Release – the Gritador from Browne Amplification
The Gritador from our friends over at Browne Amplifications is a mids forward overdrive and so much more! Tubescreamer look and sound, the vocal-like mid’s cut through the mix to make any guitar and amp sounds great while retaining some upper harmonic compression that is really pleasing and natural. Made just down the road in Kansas City, we’re excited to have Browne Amplification here at … Continue reading New Release – the Gritador from Browne Amplification
Stunning Tonewoods – Bourgeois DB Signature
This Bourgeois Guitars DB Signature OM is an absolutely stunning display of both tonewoods and craftsmanship. Sporting an Adirondack spruce top over a Madagascar rosewood back and sides, this is not only a dynamic and powerful guitar, thanks in part to the large soundhole, but also a celebration of wood, right down to the koa binding. Head over to the website for more specs and photos, or … Continue reading Stunning Tonewoods – Bourgeois DB Signature
New Pedal Release – Spaceman Meridian
Happy New Pedal Day! Say hello to the Meridian from the out of this world crew at Spaceman Effects. This customizable chorus machine delivers loads of chorus, pitch vibratos and vocal flange effects in a single box. Head over to the website for more details. We have both the standard sliver and purple sparkle version in stock! Link: Spaceman Effects – Meridian: Time Modulator – … Continue reading New Pedal Release – Spaceman Meridian
May 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
Vintage Gibson 1934 L-7 with hardshell case
This vintage 1934 Gibson L-7 is an absolutely stunning guitar. Based on the sought after L-5, this tone bar L-7 is essentially the same guitar body as Gibson’s lauded L-5 with cosmetic appointments setting the two guitars apart. An early ’34 L-7, this guitar retains the original 16″ body, along with the original varied-pattern mother of pearl inlays starting at the 3rd fret. Continue reading Vintage Gibson 1934 L-7 with hardshell case
Upgraded Collings D2H Traditional – Bear Claw Adirondack top
This Collings D2H traditional sports the most lovely Adirondack top, with a subtle bear claw to the spruce that really needs to be seen in person to be properly appreciated. Paired with a striking set of East Indian Rosewood back and sides, this tone wood combo leans towards a full rich tone, with an immediacy to the pick attack which makes it an easy, responsive … Continue reading Upgraded Collings D2H Traditional – Bear Claw Adirondack top
1969 Thinline – Vintage Fender Vibes
Let’s kick off the holiday weekend with a vintage 1969 Fender Thinline! Head over to the website to check out all the details on the late ’60s Fender telecaster. Continue reading 1969 Thinline – Vintage Fender Vibes
1938 Herringbone – Vintage Martin D-28
Jim’s just wrapping up the setup on this stunning D-28. Commonly known as a ‘Herringbone,’ or ‘Bone’ due to the distinctive herringbone purfling, this guitar was built in 1938, which was a transitional year at Martin in terms of their X-brace design. This particular guitar is one of 24 built* with rear-shifted X-bracing that year, which makes it a bit unique with a wide, 1 … Continue reading 1938 Herringbone – Vintage Martin D-28
Taylor 417e-R – Rosewood Grand Pacific
We’re excited for Taylor’s latest addition to the 400 series to arrive here in the shop, the 417e-R! Featuring a V-Class Grand Pacific body shape, paired with a Sitka Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides, this slope shoulder dreadnought delivers loads of clear articulate tone whether you’re strumming a country ballad or busting out a flatpicking fiddle tune. Continue reading Taylor 417e-R – Rosewood Grand Pacific