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.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst with double-coil pickups and mahogany neck.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst headstock view with six tuning pegs.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst back view showing sleek black finish and design.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst back view showcasing sleek black finish.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst showcased on a gray wooden background.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst showcasing its elegant design and classic features.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst displayed on a stand.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst headstock view with tuning pegs and inlays.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst

Name: Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst
Brand: Gibson
SKU: SG6100PKNH1
Price: 1699.0 GBP
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Gibson SG Standard '61 Stopbar Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue Burst

£1,699.00

The Original Collection SG Standard '61 is based on Gibson's legendary, double-cut follow-up to the original 1961 Les Paul. Here, the mahogany neck has been set-in and bound into the body, laying down maximum resonance and a classic and warm foundation sound to support the mounted pair of Burstbucker double-coil pickups. This combo not only delivers timeless old-school rock sound, but the tone that helped lay the groundwork for metal as we know it. This irresistible edition of the myth-making Gibson SG comes complete with a form-fitting hardcase.

The Gibson SG Standard '61: '60s BurstBuckers

Once familiar with the tonal range of this refined monster, you're likely to rely on the lush and thick output provided by the 61T humbucker at the bridge for much of the heavy lifting, and reserve the generous, thick layer of cream that is the 61R at the neck for leads and licks. Both Burstbuckers have a touch more bite than comparable modern PAF-based humbuckers, and via the three-way pickup switch, they can be isolated or combined to unleash the formidable beef this model is so renowned for. However it's dialled in, the tone is fully reinforced by entirely hand wired electronics - all the way from the switch, to the four pots, and the Orange Drop capacitors.

A SlimTaper Neck, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge & Aluminum Stop Bar

Harking back to the tried-and-tested feel of a classic sixties Gibson, the SG Standard '61 has been given a flatter SlimTaper neck profile as well as a 12 inch radius, twenty-two-fret rosewood fretboard. The larger medium jumbo frets ease the load on the fret-hand and combine with the extra reach afforded by the double-cut body for a superbly comfy playing feel. Stable tuning and intonation is assured by a set of Deluxe Keystone tuners, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, a lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, and a GraphTech nut, finishing a classic and untouched, treat of a guitar.