1938 Martin D-28 - Herringbone

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

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

Dr. Z Amps - 35th Anniversary Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo

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

Benson Thermal Bias

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

Norman Blake's 1936 D-18

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

Harmonious Monk mk.2

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