Electric Guitars
Welcome to Music Street, the UK's premier independent guitar specialist. Whether you are looking to buy your first electric guitar in the UK or adding a premium boutique instrument to your collection, we have you covered. Every single electric guitar we sell undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a custom, professional setup by our in-house luthiers in our Huntingdon workshop before shipping. Browse our extensive range below, or scroll down to read our expert Electric Guitar Buying Guide.
Explore Electric Guitars at MusicStreet
Why Buy Your Next Electric Guitar from MusicStreet?
Buying an electric guitar is a deeply personal journey. The neck profile must fit your hand perfectly, the pickups must respond to your playing dynamics, and the setup must be flawless. At MusicStreet, we eliminate the gamble of buying online. We are not just box-shifters; we are a team of passionate guitarists, luthiers, and technicians who individually optimize every single instrument before it leaves our shop.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every electric guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our electric guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 14-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore Premium Electric Guitar Brands
We are proud authorized dealers for some of the world's most iconic guitar brands. From classic American heritage to boutique European designs, explore our core lineups:
Gibson Electric Guitars
The gold standard of rock and blues. From the legendary sustain of the Les Paul Standard and the double-cutaway bite of the SG to the semi-hollow warmth of the ES-335, our hand-selected range of Gibson electric guitars delivers timeless tone and heirloom-quality craftsmanship.
PRS Electric Guitars
Renowned for their flawless playability, stunning figured maple tops, and incredible tonal versatility. Whether you are looking for an accessible SE model, a gig-ready Bolt-On, or a premium Core Custom 24, our collection of PRS electric guitars offers unmatched modern engineering.
Duesenberg Electric Guitars
Inject some Art Deco style and retro-modern mojo into your rig. Hand-assembled in Germany, Duesenberg electric guitars (like the iconic Starplayer TV) are famous for their incredibly smooth tremolo systems, custom-wound pickups, and bulletproof build quality.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current electric guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used electric guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom is the perfect place to plug in, test out different neck profiles, and chat with our friendly, knowledgeable team. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Electric Guitars in the UK
What is included in your £75 professional setup? +
Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I customize my setup preferences when I buy? +
Absolutely! When you place your order, you can leave a note at checkout or contact us directly to specify your preferred string gauge, brand, and tuning (e.g., standard, drop D, half-step down). Our workshop technicians will set up the guitar to your exact specifications before shipping.
Do you sell pre-owned and used electric guitars? +
Yes, we have a constantly rotating selection of high-quality pre-owned electric guitars. Every used guitar undergoes the same rigorous workshop inspection and setup as our new models, and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. You can explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection.
How are guitars packaged for delivery? +
We take packaging incredibly seriously. Every guitar is packed in its original case or gig bag (if included), wrapped in protective bubble wrap, and suspended inside a heavy-duty, double-walled cardboard transit box designed specifically for guitars. All shipments are fully tracked and insured.
The Ultimate Electric Guitar Buying Guide: Find Your Perfect Match
Choosing an electric guitar is a deeply personal journey. The right instrument should not only match your musical style but also feel comfortable in your hands and inspire you to play. At Music Street, we stock an incredible variety of electric guitars from the world's leading brands—including Fender, Gibson, PRS, Ibanez, and Epiphone—as well as exclusive boutique builders.
This guide is packed with essential electric guitar buying tips to help you navigate our collection and find the perfect instrument.
Understanding Body Types: Solid, Semi-Hollow, and Hollow
The construction of an electric guitar's body has a massive impact on its tone, weight, and resonance:
- Solid Body Guitars: The most common type, used in everything from rock and metal to country and pop. Solid body guitars (like the Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul) offer maximum sustain, high feedback resistance at loud volumes, and a punchy, direct tone.
- Semi-Hollow Body Guitars: Featuring a solid wood block running down the center of the body with hollow "wings" on either side, these guitars (like the Gibson ES-335) blend the warm, acoustic resonance of a hollow body with the sustain and feedback control of a solid body. They are highly favored in jazz, blues, and indie rock.
- Hollow Body Guitars: Fully hollow like an acoustic guitar, these instruments deliver a rich, woody, and incredibly warm tone. They are the classic choice for jazz and traditional blues, though they are prone to feedback at high gain levels.
Pickup Configurations: Single-Coils vs. Humbuckers
Pickups are the "microphone" of your electric guitar, translating string vibrations into an electrical signal. Understanding pickup types is key to finding the best electric guitars for your genre:
- Single-Coil Pickups: Known for their bright, clear, and cutting tone. They excel in clean, bluesy, or funky styles (think Jimi Hendrix or Nile Rodgers) but can produce a slight hum at high gain.
- Humbucker Pickups: Designed with two coils to "buck the hum." They deliver a thicker, warmer, and more powerful tone with high output, making them the go-to choice for rock, metal, and jazz (think Slash or BB King).
Why Buy Your Electric Guitar from Music Street?
A guitar is only as good as its setup. Many online retailers ship guitars straight from the factory box, which often leads to high action, buzzing frets, and poor intonation.
At Music Street, we do things differently. Our in-house luthiers perform a complete, professional setup on every electric guitar before shipping. We adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, set the bridge saddle height, and polish the frets. This complimentary service ensures your guitar is comfortable, easy to play, and sounds its absolute best from day one.
Electric Guitars
Unleash your sonic potential with the extensive range of electric guitars at MusicStreet. Whether you are buying your very first electric guitar, upgrading your gigging rig, or expanding a studio collection, we stock an incredible selection of iconic instruments from world-leading brands including Fender, Gibson, PRS, Ibanez, Epiphone, and Squier.
Find Your Signature Sound: Iconic Electric Guitar Styles
Choosing the best electric guitar depends on your preferred genre, playability preferences, and tonal character. Our collection spans timeless body styles engineered for every genre—from vintage blues and classic rock to modern metal and jazz:
- Stratocaster Guitars: Famous for double-cutaway comfort, bell-like single-coil chimes, and smooth tremolo action. The Stratocaster remains the ultimate versatile workhorse for pop, funk, blues, and rock.
- Telecaster Guitars: The original solid-body design. Known for its unmistakable bridge pickup twang, cutting mid-range, and bulletproof construction, the Telecaster excels in country, indie, rock, and blues.
- Les Paul Models: Crafted with solid mahogany bodies and dual humbucking pickups, the Les Paul produces unmatched sustain, thick low-end warm tone, and soaring overdrive ideal for hard rock and heavy metal.
- Offset & Modern Guitars: Explore offset favourites like Jazzmasters and Jaguars, or high-performance modern shred machines featuring thin necks, active humbuckers, and Floyd Rose locking tremolos.
Why Buy an Electric Guitar from MusicStreet?
When you buy an electric guitar online or in-store, setup quality makes all the difference to tone and playability. At MusicStreet, we treat every instrument like it belongs in our own rig:
- In-House Expert Setups: Unadjusted factory guitars can feel stiff or suffer from buzz. Every electric guitar leaving our shop is meticulously inspected and set up by hand in our workshop (expert setups from £60), optimizing string action, intonation, and neck relief.
- Visit Our Huntingdon Showroom: Try out amplifiers and test guitars in person at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon (PE29 3LJ, Cambridgeshire). Get honest, expert advice from active working musicians.
- 1-Year Warranty: Every electric guitar comes backed by a comprehensive 1-year warranty for complete confidence.
- Free UK Delivery Over £99: Fast, fully insured UK mainland shipping delivered free of charge on all orders over £99.
- Flexible Finance Options: Spread your investment with interest-free payments via Klarna or PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout.
