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.

Fender '72 Telecaster Custom Bigsby (Black)

Fender '72 Telecaster Custom Bigsby (Black)

Name: Fender '72 Telecaster Custom Bigsby (Black)
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0148610306
Price: 796.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Adventurous guitarists started hot-rodding their Telecasters in the late '60s and early '70s with big-sounding humbucking neck pickups that lent new style and swagger to rock music. The Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom brings it all back as an authentic evocation of its early-'70s ancestor, including the distinctive Fender Wide Range humbucking neck pickup, a large pickguard, cool skirted amp control knobs and more. A favorite of players from '70s rock to modern U.K. alt-rock and much more.

Specifications

Body

Construction: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Colour: Black
Orientation: Right Handed

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fret Size: Vintage Style
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tailpiece: Fender Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece

Electronics

Configuration: SH
Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup: Fender Wide Range Humbucker
Controls: 3-Position Toggle, Master Volume, Master Tone

Miscellaneous

Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
Supplied Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)