The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Epiphone Acoustic Deserves It
Epiphone acoustic guitars are celebrated worldwide for their robust construction, historic designs, and balanced projection. However, even high-quality factory-made acoustic guitars require individual optimization to play their absolute best. Acoustic guitars are highly sensitive to temperature and relative humidity changes during transit, which can cause the neck relief and string action to shift.
At MusicStreet, we believe every player deserves a perfectly set-up instrument from day one. That is why we perform a **free £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Epiphone acoustic guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddle, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Epiphone acoustic guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Epiphone acoustic guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 14-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 14 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore the Epiphone Acoustic Guitar Range
Epiphone offers a diverse range of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars that combine historic heritage with modern performance. From legendary dreadnoughts to premium all-solid wood Masterbilt models, explore our core lineups:
Epiphone Texan & AJ Series
The sound of classic singer-songwriter history. The **Epiphone Texan** is the legendary advanced-jumbo acoustic used by Paul McCartney to record "Yesterday," famous for its long scale length, deep projection, and warm, woody mid-range. Our AJ (Advanced Jumbo) models offer a comfortable sloped-shoulder design that delivers balanced, powerful tones.
Epiphone Masterbilt Series
The pinnacle of Epiphone's acoustic craftsmanship. The **Masterbilt Series** features all-solid wood construction, historic vintage-spec bracing, bone nuts and saddles, and premium onboard electronics. From the historic Texan and Frontier to the legendary AJ-45, these instruments deliver professional-grade tone and resonance.
Epiphone Electro-Acoustic Guitars
Stage-ready performance with premium onboard electronics. Ranging from the versatile Hummingbird and EJ-200 to the comfortable, slim-bodied cutaway models, explore our range of **epiphone acoustic electric guitar** models featuring high-quality under-saddle piezo pickups and active preamps for natural, feedback-resistant plugged-in tone.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current rig? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Epiphone acoustic guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different body shapes and tonewoods side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epiphone Acoustic Guitars
Are Epiphone acoustic guitars good for beginners?
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Yes, Epiphone acoustic guitars are exceptional for beginners. Models like the Epiphone Songmaker or Starling offer comfortable neck profiles, durable construction, and reliable tuning stability at an entry-level price. When combined with our free £75 professional workshop setup, these instruments play with a comfortable, low action that makes learning to play much easier.
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
What is the difference between Epiphone and Gibson acoustic guitars?
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Epiphone is Gibson's official value brand, offering authorized reissues of Gibson's most iconic acoustic designs (such as the Hummingbird, J-45, and J-200) at a more accessible price point. While Gibson acoustics are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, using premium solid tonewoods and nitrocellulose finishes, Epiphone models are manufactured overseas using high-quality materials and poly finishes, delivering outstanding quality and value for budget-conscious players.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Epiphone Legacy: Over a Century of Acoustic Innovation
Before becoming Gibson's sister brand, Epiphone was one of Gibson's fiercest rivals, manufacturing world-class archtops and flat-top acoustic guitars in New York. This rich heritage of acoustic innovation is preserved in every epiphone acoustic instrument built today.
By combining traditional acoustic construction methods—such as hand-scalloped bracing and solid wood tops—with modern manufacturing precision, Epiphone offers the iconic designs, rich harmonic complexity, and robust projection of Gibson's legendary models at a highly accessible price point.
Explore Iconic Epiphone Acoustic Models
The Epiphone Hummingbird
The undisputed queen of flat-top acoustics. The Epiphone Hummingbird is famous for its striking, ornate pickguard, split-parallelogram fingerboard inlays, and sweet, balanced voice. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm, woody, and highly articulate tone perfect for vocal accompaniment and singer-songwriters.
The Epiphone Texan
A piece of music history. The Epiphone Texan is the legendary slope-shoulder advanced jumbo acoustic played by Paul McCartney to record and perform "Yesterday". Featuring a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a longer 25.5" scale length, it offers a highly punchy, projecting, and clear voice with exceptional sustain.
The Epiphone J-45 (Inspired by Gibson)
The ultimate workhorse. Based on Gibson's legendary "Workhorse" dreadnought, the Epiphone J-45 features a classic slope-shoulder body shape, a solid Sitka spruce top, and solid mahogany back and sides. It delivers a warm, robust, and highly focused bass response with a sweet treble chime, making it incredibly versatile for both heavy strumming and delicate fingerpicking.
Stage-Ready Performance: Epiphone Acoustic Electric Guitars
For performing musicians, our collection of epiphone acoustic electric guitars offers the perfect blend of natural acoustic resonance and advanced stage-ready electronics. Equipped with premium pickup and preamp systems—such as the Fishman Sonitone or L.R. Baggs systems—these instruments allow you to plug directly into any PA system or acoustic amplifier, preserving the natural, room-filling voice of your guitar while eliminating feedback on stage.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." Beginners and students need a perfectly set up guitar even more than professionals, as a poorly set up instrument with high action can make learning frustrating and painful.
Every single Epiphone acoustic guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, relief, intonation, and fretwork to ensure your new Epiphone plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Epiphone acoustic guitars made by Gibson?
Yes. Epiphone is owned by Gibson, and their acoustic guitars are designed in close collaboration with Gibson's master luthiers. Many models in the "Inspired by Gibson" collection are direct, highly affordable recreations of legendary Gibson acoustics (like the J-45, Hummingbird, and J-200) built to Gibson's exacting specifications.
What is the difference between a standard acoustic and an acoustic-electric guitar?
A standard acoustic guitar is designed to be played unplugged, relying entirely on its body resonance for projection. An epiphone acoustic electric guitar features a built-in pickup and preamp system, allowing you to plug the instrument directly into an amplifier or PA system for live performances, while still sounding fantastic unplugged.
Does my Epiphone acoustic guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Epiphone guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
