What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

Boutique amps

Explore Boutique amps at MusicStreet

Matchless Guitar Amp - DC30 2x12 30w Combo

£5,050.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - SC30 1x12 EL84 30w Combo

£4,645.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - HC-30R 30w EL84 Head

£4,455.00

Matchless Guitar Amplifier Independence - 3 Channel 35w EL34 Head

£4,285.00

Matchless Chieftain 40w EL34 Guitar Amplifier Combo with (Reverb)

£4,155.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - HC-30 30w EL84 Head (Black)

£4,015.00

Matchless Guitar Amplifier - HC-30 - 30w EL84 Head

£4,015.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Chieftain 40w EL34 Head (Reverb)

£3,655.00

Matchless Guitar Amp Laurel Canyon, Reverb - 6V6 Combo (Black)

£3,575.00

Matchless Coldwater Canyon 112 20w 6V6 Combo Guitar Amp - Black

£3,495.00

Matchless Guitar Amplifier HC-15 - 15w EL84 Head (Grey)

£3,495.00

Matchless Guitar Amplifier - HC-15 - 15w EL84 Head

£3,495.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Coldwater Canyon 112 20w 6V6 Combo

£3,495.00

Matchless Guitar Amp Coldwater Canyon - 20w 6V6 Head (Clean to High Gain)

£3,295.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Avalon 30w 1x12 Combo

£3,275.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Laurel Canyon 6V6 Combo (Black)

£3,225.00

Matchless Guitar Amplifier - Laurel Canyon 6V6 Combo

£3,225.00

Hamstead Artist 60+RT Combo - Cream

£3,225.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Nighthawk 15w EL84 Combo

£2,995.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Lightning 112 15w EL84

£2,995.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Laurel Canyon 6V6 Head

£2,995.00

Matchless Guitar Amp 30/15 - Combo

£2,950.00

Matchless Guitar Amp - Clubman 35 EL34 Head

£2,845.00

Matchless Avalon 30 Head

£2,845.00

Boutique amps

we work closely with Amp builders At Musicstreet

Matchless, Hamstead Soundworks and Cornell amplifiers. We love these boutique amp companies and their attention to detail. Call in to our store and try them out for yourself. If you're after reliability and a great sound then look no further.