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.

Martin GPC16E Acoustic guitar

Name: Martin GPC16E Acoustic guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: CFM-GTR-GPC16E-02
Price: 2099.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£2,099.00

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Martin GPC16E Acoustic guitar

£2,099.00

Specifications

Body & Bridge

Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Type: Grand Performance
Bridge: Belly – Drop in Saddle
Body Finish: Satin
Top Finish: Gloss
Colour: Natural
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifting X-Brace
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Finish: Satin
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut: Bone
Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.4"

Hardware & Electronics

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2

* Remember that every Martin guitar purchased from us here at Musicstreet is perfectly setup in our workshop prior to sale at no extra cost to the customer. By doing this we feel that you will receive the best possible playing instrument which has been thoroughly checked in every respect. If you have a specific string brand / gauge you would like any guitar from us setup with please drop us a note in with your purchase or call in store for your personal setup

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