35th Anniversary Carmen Ghia from Dr. Z
This Carmen Ghia from Dr. Z Amps has long been a shop favorite, and this 35th Anniversary version sports some sweet special edition tweaks. The standout feature is the post-phase inverter master volume, which delivers versatile low-volume overdrive, that when turned up to the maximum setting is removed from the signal path. This bit of engineering wizardry is the sort of things we love from … Continue reading 35th Anniversary Carmen Ghia from Dr. Z
New Stonk Box from Benson Amps
Say hello to the Stonk Box! This MKI style fuzz pedal comes to us from the crew at @bensonamps and features their “thermal bias” technology. This Benson tech allows for the germanium transistors to be automatically regulated by a circuit that gently warms the germanium transistors, resulting in a consistent sound no matter the ambient temperature.Benson used this technology to great effect on their Germanium … Continue reading New Stonk Box from Benson Amps
The 1936 D-18 from Norman Blake’s Whiskey Before Breakfast Album Cover
We recently had the privilege of spending some time with a guitar owned by the great Norman Blake. This 1936 D-18 was featured on the cover of Blake’s iconic album, Whiskey Before Breakfast, and after a time was sold by Blake. Brent Hawley, a friend of store owner Jim Baggett’s, has been the caretaker of this guitar for almost 50 years and recently brought it … Continue reading The 1936 D-18 from Norman Blake’s Whiskey Before Breakfast Album Cover
All Hog – Collings CJ Mahogany
This used Collings CJ features a mahogany top, back and sides for a warm, focused and woody tone. A customer reached out requesting a sound sample, and of course we were happy to oblige! With Tortoise fingerboard, headstock and body binding this CJ has some simple visual touches that really set it apart. Continue reading All Hog – Collings CJ Mahogany
Harmonious Monk mk.2 has arrived!
The Harmonious Monk is back in stock! A collaboration between Dan & Mick of That Pedal Show fame, and the brilliant engineers and artists at Jam Pedals, this new mk.2 version includes all the features of the original, with the host of user requested features and enhancements. With Tap Tempo, Ramp & Tap, Speed Multiplying, new LFO shapes, Chop and more! Head over to the … Continue reading Harmonious Monk mk.2 has arrived!
Elliott Capos – Handmade Quality
We have a fresh batch of Elliott Capos here in the shop! Handmade in Brenham TX, these stainless steel capos are machined to exacting tolerances with custom designs to fit all sorts of steel-string guitars and banjos. The capo of choice for a few Mass Street Staffers, we haven’t been able to keep these capos in stock over the past few years! Head over to the website … Continue reading Elliott Capos – Handmade Quality
Eastman E6SS – Solid Wood, Slope-Shoulder
This E6SS from the crew at Eastman Guitars is an all solid wood, slope-shoulder guitar, featuring an upgraded thermo-cured spruce top! Great for everything from vocal accompaniment, country strumming, rock ballads and flatpicking tunes, this short-scale guitar is a comfortable, dynamic player. This one’s not up and on the website yet, so come by the shop and check it out! Continue reading Eastman E6SS – Solid Wood, Slope-Shoulder
April 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
Harmonic Tremolo from Milkman Sound
We have a fantastic array of boutique amps in stock at the moment, including this Powder Blue 15w HT from Milkman Sound. Inspired by the late 50s/early 60s Brown tolex Fender circuits, which featured Harmonic Tremolo, this 15 Watt version dials down the wattage allowing you to push the amp to breakup without the high volumes. A fantastic amp from a builder that really sweats the … Continue reading Harmonic Tremolo from Milkman Sound
New Pedal Builder Alert – Westerlund Audio at Mass Street Music
Bringing in new gear is always a treat and we’re excited to add the Westerlund Audio ONE to our boutique pedal lineup. The ONE delivers a high-fidelity, studio-style preamp to your pedalboard that works great when pushed from preamp to overdriven territory. Loads of tone shaping options from the built-in 3-band EQ along with user-selectable clipping and transistor options. Link: Westerlund Audio – ONE – … Continue reading New Pedal Builder Alert – Westerlund Audio at Mass Street Music