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 Traditional 2016 Iced Tea Burst

USED - Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 Iced Tea Burst

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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Premium Finish 2016 in Iced Tea burst. as new condition

Fitted with Seymour Duncan Antiquities (chrome covers to match appointments) but comes with original '57 Classics as well

Weight relief: Traditional weight relief for a lighter overall guitar
Tuners: Traditional Kluson style manual tuners
Neck width: Traditional neck width of 1 11/16" at the nut
Nut: TekToid nut
Neck heel: Traditional Les Paul neck heel
Case: Traditional brown Les Paul hard shell case
Inlays: Historic trapezoid fingerboard inlays
Fingerboard: Thicker one-piece rosewood fingerboard

USED - Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 Iced Tea Burst

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