There are some guitars you never forget – custom models, one-off wonders, and breathtaking vintage instruments. Or maybe you're looking for some inspiration for that next new guitar. This gallery features great instruments that have come and gone from Mass Street Music, but many may be available as custom orders or might even be already reordered and on their way back in stock. Just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for information on availability of instruments and items you see here.
Many of the vintage instruments are one-of-a kind and have come and gone, but you can see the great used and vintage instruments that often come our way. Just click on any brand to see what we've offered.
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Pristine craftsmanship from top to bottom, this McPherson 4.0XP is stunning. With a captivating sound that is rounded and rich, and playability so good it's hard to put down, this guitar is amazing. Its Bear Claw Sitka top is stiffer and stronger than standard Sitka Spruce, and this added strength provides a more punchy voice and robust sound. Aside from the tone, its unique figure in the grain is beautiful. It has African Mahogany back and sides, which provide crisp mids and bright trebles, and make for a fundamentally clear and responsive voice.
There's no doubt McPherson's guitars are unique. The offset elliptical soundhole increases the flexible surface area on the central part of the instrument, creating extended resonance and full tone. It has a cantilevered, carbon fiber reinforced neck that is extremely stable. This design allows for exceptionally accurate playing and superb intonation. Throw in the Buzz Feiten Tuning System, and you won't have to worry about being in tune. Since the fretboard is not fixed to the top of the instrument (see photo), it allows the body of the guitar to vibrate at its full potential, increasing resonance and boosting sustain.
It has LR Baggs RTS 2 electronics built-in (with volume control inside the soundhole), making it ready to plug-in and play live. It has a 1 3/4" bone nut, Plek Pro dressed frets, and Schaller tuners. Gorgeous looks and exquisite sound, this McPherson 4.0XP comes with a custom fit Ameritage case. Serial #1889.
$5,900.00
Despite what it says below, this McPherson MG 4.5XP is SOLD, it was just too gorgeous not to show you. Amazing craftsmanship and choice tone woods are a few of the attributes that make this instrument so spectacular. It has a Carpathian Red Spruce top (harvested from the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine), which is a light wood, both in weight and appearance, and provides crisp response and bright tone. It has East Indian Rosewood back and sides, and Flamed Koa binding. McPherson's offset soundhole design increases the flexible surface area on the central part of the instrument, creating extended resonance and full tone. It has a cantilevered, carbon fiber reinforced neck that is extremely stable, which allows for accurate playing and keeps you in tune. With LR Baggs RTS 2 electronics built in, this guitar is ready to plug in. Gold Schaller tuners, and comes with a custom fit Ameritage hard case. A beauty for the eyes and ears, this McPherson MG 4.5XP is wonderful.
"McPherson guitars have it all...looks, tone and feel and this McPherson MG 4.5 just reconfirms it with beautiful, select tone woods that not only sound incredible, but look amazing. An ultra comfortable neck that you could play all night, and finally, craftsmanship that will last a lifetime. The Macassar Ebony look fabulous in our photos, but in person it knocks your socks off. Finally, the L.R. Baggs pickup makes you ready for the stage. This guitar is truly an instrument that you'll enjoy for years!" - Brian S., MSM Gearhead
This MG features a top crafted from Port Orford Cedar - it's actually not a Cedar, but a form of Cypress. It's a superbly resonant, durable, and somewhat rare wood once favored for arrow making due to its straightness and ability to resist splitting. The back and sides are eye-catching Striped Macassar Ebony, an African hardwood with a brighter tone, akin to Maple or Koa. Just check out the back on this - really beautiful with the bookmatched Ebony featuring lighter sapwood on one edge creating an impressive stripe down the center. The combination of woods here gives you a bold sound with clarity and great balance.
The trademark cantilevered neck and offset soundhole on this also lend to the great resonance. All the details are here too, including gold finished Schaller tuners, sharp Curly Koa binding and the great L.R. Baggs RTS 2 pickup system. This McPherson MG 4.5 comes with the Ameritage hard case with a built in humidity control system. s/n: 1509
$6,200.00
Really exquisite McPherson MG 4.5 with a gorgeous Redwood top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. This has really nice bass and highs while the Redwood lends a mellower tone, making for an excellent, well balanced sound with great depth and clarity. Equally great for strummers or fingerstyle players. This is ready for you to play out with the L.R. Baggs RTS2 already installed.
This also features all the superb detailing McPherson is known for including stunning Curly Koa binding, gold Schaller tuners and the innovated off-set soundhole and cantilevered neck which optimizes vibration on the soundboard. Comes with the Ameritage case, with humidity control system. s/n: 1512
$5,200.00
This stunning McPherson MG5.0XP is possibly the finest one we've ever received from these innovative builders. This has a top crafted from Port Orford Cedar (not really a Cedar) and back and sides that are flamed Black Acacia. We'll delve into the woods in a minute, but let's cut to the chase - the sound on this is unbelievable - lively, bold yet still with a delicacy making it perfect for stage or recording - or knocking your own socks off at home. Now the woods - Port Orford Cedar is an evergreen, like Cedar, but is technically not a cedar, really a Cypress. It is extremely durable, resists splitting - (was once upon a time the wood of choice for arrow-makers!)- plus it has superb resonance. It's not used often on guitars because it is somewhat rare.
The back and sides on this are flamed Black Acacia, also known as Australian Blackwood. This wood is a cousin of Koa, and is quite beautiful. It lends a beautiful open, woody tone - somewhat between Rosewood and Mahogany. The pairing of the two unique woods in this guitar are aurally stunning with a full sound that actually tops the impressive appearance. As always with McPherson's, this has the great cantilevered neck design, giving more resonance on the soundboard, and all the superb detailing. This McPherson MG5.0XP comes with the Ameritage hard case. s/n: 1534
$6,200.00
Simply breathtaking McPherson MG 5.0XP with a Western Redwood top and Zircote back and sides (check out the back and binding photos!). Zircote is similar to Rosewood, with great projection and sustain, coupled with great beauty. This is all set off with beautiful binding. McPherson's unusual offset soundhole and cantilevered neck design allow greater resonance as the neck does not touch the top. It's innovative and the sound is superb. This McPherson MG 5.0XP comes with the great Ameritage case with humidity control. s/n: 1483
$5,950.00
This McPherson MG 5.0XP is just incredible, with a Western Redwood top and stunning Walnut back and sides, accented with beautiful binding. The unique cantilevered neck and offset soundhole design are trademarks of McPherson's innovative style - the neck does not touch the top, giving you remarkable resonance and tone. This also features the great L.R. Baggs RTS 2 electronics system with a discrete volume wheel right inside the soundhole. This McPherson MG 5.0XP comes with the Ameritage case which includes a humidity control system. s/n: 0620
$5,500.00
The trademark cantilevered neck and offset soundhole design are trademarks of McPherson's innovative style - they're also renowned for incredible use of spectacular woods, which are quite apparent on this McPherson MG 3.5 Redwood. What it comes down to though in the end, is of course sound and feel, and this McPherson MG 3.5 has an incredible sound. The size is comfortable, but it still delivers good volume. The Indian Rosewood back and sides are stunning and the top is beautiful Redwood. This one really has character and beauty. This has the great L.R. Baggs RTS2 system as well. With hard case. s/n: 1463
$5,200.00
This McPherson MG 4.5XP is simply stunning with a sound to match. From stem to stern, this is pretty spectacular, with an Adirondack Red Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. McPherson is known the for their innovative cantilevered neck and offset soundhole, which allows for full, unimpeded resonance of the soundboard. Full, rich, and warm. This McPherson MG 4.5XP is also equipped with the L.R. Baggs RTS 2 electronics and comes with a hard case. s/n: 1402
$4,900.00
This McPherson MG 3.5, like all McPherson's great guitars, features the innovative cantilevered neck and offset soundhold, allowing for full resonance of the soundboard. It's beautifully crafted with an Engelman Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. This McPherson MG 3.5 has an impeccable sound and is really a joy to play. With hard case. s/n: 1344
$4,400.00
