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 Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang - Sonic Blue

Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang - Sonic Blue

Name: Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang - Sonic Blue
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0141030372
Price: 1199.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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The Jag-Stang is back! A cult favourite among avid Fender collectors, this extreme offset electric guitar has finally been resurrected to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's seminal album Nevermind. Originally designed by frontman Kurt Cobain in 1993 — merging his favourite elements from the Mustang and Jaguar models he famously used — the Jag-Stang simply screams "alternative rock", and this limited edition reissue retains the same features that made it Kurt’s ideal instrument.

Brimming with quirky style and boasting unique, vintage-inspired appointments — the Fender Jag-Stang is the perfect guitar for not only Nirvana fans, but any player keen to stand out on stage!

Key Features

Alder Body — Timeless tonewood choice synonymous with bolt-on electric guitars. Provides a balanced sonic foundation for the pickups, with tight lows, punchy mids and singing highs.
Maple Neck — Ensures stability, a bright sonic character and a snappy note response. Features a slim "C"-shaped profile for exceptional comfort.
Rosewood Fingerboard — Silky-smooth material under the fingers, sporting an old-school 7.25" radius.
24” Scale Length — Short scale reduces string tension for an easier, "slinkier" playing experience.
Vintage-Style Pickups — Versatile H/S configuration perfectly recreates Cobain's classic tones, combining a powerful humbucker with a chimey single-coil.
On-Off/In-Phase/Out-of-Phase Slider Switches — Sound-changing switches (for each pickup) offer a wide tonal palette.

Specifications

Body

Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Jag-Stang

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Shape: Slim "C"
Scale Length: 24" (609.6 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Frets: Vintage
Number of Frets: 22
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.575" (40mm)

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Jag-Stang Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Jag-Stang Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 2 3-Position Pickup On/Off-In/Out Phase Slide Switches

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag