March 2019 – Mass Street Staff Picks

Josh BaldridgeGreer 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!!

Greer Amps - Soma 63 Vintage Preamp

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Jim Baggett – Collings Small-Body Guitars
Small body guitars have become the instruments of choice by folk artists like the Milk Carton Kids, I’m With Her, Brandy Carlisle and more. These Traditionals are very comfortable to play and surprisingly loud and dynamic.

Collings Small-Body Guitars

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Eric PutnamCollings Electric Guitars – City Limits Deluxe Olympic White
This City Limit sounds huge while still being incredibly clear and focused. The sustain is unbelievable on this one, even at low volumes notes seem endless. Also if you show up in a t-shirt at a wedding you can just bring this guitar with you and everyone will still think you are classy!

Collings Electric Guitars - City Limits Deluxe Olympic White

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Matt Pelsma – Collings Acoustic Guitars – Baritone 2H
The bass and sustain on this Baritone is unlike anything I have heard before, totally what you would expect from a Collings guitar. Super fun. You’ll find it a necessary extravagance after you give it a strum.

Collings Acoustic Guitars - Baritone 2H

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Brian Soden – Collings Acoustic Guitars – OM2H A Traditional T Series 1 11/16
One of my favorite Collings builds. This Traditional model sports a 1 11/16″ nut width, which fits my hand perfectly as I’m predominantly an electric player and more accustomed to a smaller neck profile. I can pick this guitar up and feel right at home with it. I’ve been very fortunate to have played a number of pre-war acoustics and these guitars are as close as you can get in a new instrument, hands down.

Collings Acoustic Guitars - OM2H A Traditional T Series 1 11/16

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Mike Horan – Eastman Acoustic Guitars – DM1-CLA
This traditional Gypsy Jazz build delivers the classic brilliant trebles balanced by a tight clear bass end—all at an affordable price. The fret work is excellent and the neck shape modern and comfortable, making for an exceptionally enjoyable playing experience. Get your Django on!

Eastman Acoustic Guitars - DM1-CLA

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Matt Harmon – BOSS Effect Pedals – Vibrato VB-2W
Simply the best knobs on a pedal, ever.

BOSS Effect Pedals - Vibrato VB-2W

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Trey DurkinGold Tone Banjos – Cripple Creek 11″ Open Back
This is a great banjo for someone looking for an inexpensive open back, starter, and/or travel banjo. Fully adjustable for a variety of play styles. Clawhammer is poppy when played over the neck and fingstyle is bright but full. With a full setup in our shop these are fantastic playing and sounding banjos for a great price.

Gold Tone Banjos - Cripple Creek 11

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Susan Willits – Bart Reiter Banjos – Regent Open-Back with Scoop
The Bart Reiter Regent is another quality banjo from this veteran builder. Wonderful warm tone in this open back banjo, built with a Whyte Ladie tone ring, maple rim and neck. You’re in for years of dependable delight when you own a Bart Reiter!

Bart Reiter Banjos - Regent Open-Back with Scoop

Take a look through our collection of Bart Reiter banjos in the shop! 

Matt Kappenman Fender Electric Guitars – American Performer Series Telecaster – Penny
This tele is a great deal on a Made in the USA Fender. The modern C Shape neck is very comfy, and has just enough meat to the profile that I feel right at home coming from a more vintage-spec guitar.

Fender Electric Guitars - American Performer Series Telecaster - Penny

Tons of great Fender Guitars in the shop right now!

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