February 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – T Icon Classic – Transparent Brown We did something we don’t often do with the pickups on this one with a tv2 and tv1 being the most vintage of pickups, with the VA boost delivering a little more meat when you need it. With the standard setting it’s so clear you can get back to that late ’60s … Continue reading February 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

January 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Gretsch Electric Guitars – G5420TG Electromatic – Candy Apple Red I’m a sucker for Candy Apple Red guitars, especially with this classic Gretsch headstock. These Black Top Filter’Tron pickups do that clean, low output Gretsch sound so well. Check out our collection of Gretsch Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1953 D-28 Great “mystery top” D-28 that’s in superb condition. Our Acoustic inventory … Continue reading January 2018 – Mass Street Staff Picks

December 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings – CJ35 – Custom Jet Black TopThis CJ-35 has that focused, dry attack that has long made it our favorite build of the CJ lineup. The Jet Black finish, offset by the simple Ivoroid appointments really sets this apart visually. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings – D1 VN SunburstGreat sounding Sitka dreadnought with a beautiful Sunburst and … Continue reading December 2017 Staff Picks

November 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-21 Special This Limited Edition has solid Rosewood back and sides, 1-3/4″ nut, and forward shifted/scalloped bracing! At $2,499 this guitar is a great deal on an American made guitar, I just wish Martin was making more than 300 of these. Check out our collection of Martin Acoustic Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – D-18 Both the Sunburst … Continue reading November 2017 Staff Picks

October 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson – T Classic Shorty Hollow Contoured – Blonde I often get asked about what kind of guitar can cover all the bases at a gig…this is it. It looks classy and gives so many usable tones at the flick of a switch. Check out our collection of Boutique Electric Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Acoustic Guitars – OM1 Traditional T Series The … Continue reading October 2017 Staff Picks

September 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Eastman Electric Guitars – SB59 Goldburst This Eastman nails the look and vibe of a classic solid-body guitar. The Seymour Duncans sounds great, chimes without being too dark. The body produces plenty of sustain without being too heavy. Great guitar and affordable.  We’ve been looking forward to this SB59 since NAMM! It’s turned out better than expected. View more Eastman Guitars here Jim … Continue reading September 2017 Staff Picks

August 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Fender – 2017 American Professional Precision Bass – Candy Apple Red This American Professional P-bass brings a classic color to the American Pro lineup. I’m a sucker for bursts and red guitars and this one fills the latter slot nicely. Also, the professional series are now the only stock Fender models to come with Rosewood fingerboards so don’t miss out with rosewood becoming … Continue reading August 2017 Staff Picks

July 2017 Staff Picks – Collings Edition

This past month Master Luthier, and close friend of the store, Bill Collings passed away after a battle with cancer. We thought we’d take this month’s staff picks and turn it into a tribute, showcasing some of the fine instruments Bill and his team have crafted over the years. Feel free to share any of your favorite Collings instruments or stories in the comments below. Josh Baldridge … Continue reading July 2017 Staff Picks – Collings Edition

June 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Martin Acoustic Guitars – Custom Shop Dreadnought Wild Grain EIR Our Custom Shop Martin from NAMM has now arrived! Matt and I had a blast picking out the woodset and putting together a beautiful D-28 Style dread with some hot rodded specs. Adirondack top, hide glue, forward shifted bracing…it lives up to everything I was hoping it would be while choosing the specs. Check … Continue reading June 2017 Staff Picks

May 2017 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Raven Classic Shorty – Surf Green Can’t beat the quality and attention to detail from the crew over at Anderson. This Surf Green Raven is loaded with a quiet P90 in the neck and a Humbucker in the bridge for tons of tonal variations. Check out our collection of Anderson Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1937 … Continue reading May 2017 Staff Picks