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.

Guitar Shop Near St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Guitar Instrument Store in St Ives

Visit MusicStreet from St Ives

For guitarists travelling from St Ives, MusicStreet offers a large independent showroom in Huntingdon with new, used and specialist instruments available to try. The shop is reached from the St Ives area via the A1307 towards Huntingdon, with our showroom located at 10 Chequers Court in the town centre.

MusicStreet is not a shop in St Ives. This page is here to help local players plan a visit to our Huntingdon showroom and make sure the equipment they want to see is available before travelling.

## Reserve an Instrument to Try

Our website shows the guitars currently available from MusicStreet, but customers visiting for a specific model are encouraged to call first. We can confirm availability and have the instrument ready to try when you arrive.

This is particularly helpful if you want to compare several models, inspect an individual used guitar or spend time with a high-value instrument. Call 01480 431222 and tell us what you would like to see.

Browse our current [electric guitars], [acoustic guitars], [bass guitars] and [classical guitars] before your visit.

## Advice and Professional Setup

Our team can help you compare neck shapes, pickup types, scale lengths and other details that affect how an instrument feels in practice. We will not push you towards the most expensive option. The aim is to find the guitar that suits your playing, sound and budget.

Every guitar purchased from MusicStreet is checked and professionally set up before collection or dispatch. Our separate [Huntingdon workshop] is also available for setups and repairs on instruments you already own.

## Showroom Details

MusicStreet is at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LJ. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. See the [Huntingdon showroom page] for complete visiting information or contact us before setting off.