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Mass Street Music founder pursues the mystery of the perfect guitar
Lawrence shop owner Jim Baggett, a 64 year old builder of guitars since high school, reflects on decades in the craft. He began Michigan Street Music in 1978, moved to Mass Street Music in 1983, and during 2013’s remodel expanded testing rooms for players to try a range from $500 to $250,000 guitars. Baggett has worked with legends including Johnny Cash and aided the Rolling Stones’ luthier in repairs, while noting a great guitar is an extension of a person’s personality.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Lawrence
Michigan Street Music
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Massachusetts Streets
Mass Street Music
C.F. Martin Guitar Company
Martin
Johnny Cash
Cash
Rolling Stones
California
Bill Collings
Austin
Collings
Lyle Lovett