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.

USED - Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Top 1997 S#50176

USED - Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Top 1997 S#50176

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- Near mint condition, no fretwear, perfectly setup here at Musicstreet in our workshop
- Heritage cherry sunburst Premium plus Carved maple top
- Solid Mahogany body
- Solid Mahogany neck (60's profile)
- Rosewood fingerboard with aged trapezoid inlay
- Gibson 496R neck pickup
- Gibson 500T bridge pickup
- Nickel plated pickup cover and hardware
- Gibson Deluxe tuners
- Original Amber control knobs with pointers
- Original Gibson USA Hard-case
- 8.12lbs in weight

USED - Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Top 1997 S#50176

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