Josh Baldridge – Bourgeois Acoustic Guitars – D – Vintage I appreciate how Bourgeois’ Asymmetrical Bracing Pattern works on this guitar. The lows are easily felt through the body by the player, but it doesn’t get overly boomy out in front of the instrument. Check out our collection of Bourgeois Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1948 0-18 Sunburst Great little Martin 0-18 with a big … Continue reading October 2019 Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Tom Anderson Electric Guitars – Icon Classic – Black over Tobacco Distress Lvl 3 Eric and I ordered this guitar back in January at NAMM and we have been anxiously waiting for 8 months for it to arrive. The Carmel Maple neck is the darkest that I’ve seen from Anderson and it perfectly complements the amber that is revealed in the burst undercoat … Continue reading September 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Guitars – 2007 CW Brazilian Adirondack Varnish – Used With the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival right around the corner, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate instrument for this month than this 2007 CW (Collings Winfield). The premium varnish finish gives this dread an aged aesthetic, and the tone wood choices deliver with that adi/brazilian combo. Check out our collection of Used Guitars! … Continue reading August 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Gibson Electric Guitars – 1955 Les Paul Junior Every now and then a guitar comes into the shop that is a glimpse into the past. This 1955 Gibson Les Paul Special is one of those guitars. It was well preserved and is incredible in both feel and tone. Examples of this caliber are tough to come by, and I feel fortunate to have … Continue reading July 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Mandolins – MT2 – Burst Collings makes such beautiful mandolins. It is easy to fall for them solely based on looks, but playing this MT2 is so enjoyable that the only reason I have to stop is to give my cheeks a break from smiling. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Collings Guitars – 2003 OM42 Baaa A V … Continue reading June 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh Baldridge – Collings Acoustic Guitars – D2H A Traditional T Series 1 11/16 This is my favorite D2H A traditional that we’ve had in. The low end on this dreadnought is amazing, similar to the powerful low-end on a piano, without being overly boomy. Fantastic lifetime guitar. Check out our collection of Collings Guitars! Jim Baggett – Martin Acoustic Guitars – 1933 OM-18 Used Great sounding … Continue reading May 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

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