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.

Guitars

Explore Guitars at MusicStreet

Patrick James Eggle OZ-T Droptop Raspberry Burst

£3,500.00

PRS 35th Anniversary Custom 24 Black gold burst s#0330468 Electric Guitar

£3,500.00

Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry

£3,499.00

USED Fender Custom Shop '64 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar - Olympic White S#R97881

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle 96 "Rob Harris" signature Electric Guitar

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle Anniversary DC Grained Black

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle Anniversary DC Electric Guitar - Grained Blonde

£3,499.00

Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry old

£3,499.00

USED - Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

£3,499.00

USED - PRS Wood Library Custom 24 Left Handed, River Blue 2021 model

£3,499.00

USED - PRS Studio - Cobalt Blue s#0352768

£3,499.00

Gibson ES345 - Sixties Cherry - s#207930067

£3,499.00

PRS McCarty SC594 Electric Guitar s#0359484 – 58/15 LT+ Pickups, Black Goldburst

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle 'OZ carvetop Thinline Sherwood Green s#30825

£3,499.00

Paoletti Loft Series Alfa HSS Electric Guitar - Firemist Blue over Sunburst s#197122

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle 'OZ Thinline Electric Guitar - Firemist Gold s#30948

£3,499.00

USED - Collings 360 LT Faded Crimson, Mini Humbuckers s#36019717

£3,499.00

USED - Martin OM-18 - 1933 Authentic (2015)

£3,499.00

USED - Martin OM-18 - 1933 Authentic (2015)

£3,499.00

PRS Studio Electric Guitar s#0342886 – 58/15 LT Humbucker, Charcoal Cherryburst

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle '96 Droptop Island Blue Burst

£3,499.00

USED - Fender custom shop Stratocaster Heavy Relic 2019

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle '96 Droptop Raspberry Burst

£3,499.00

Patrick James Eggle '96 Droptop 2 Tone Gold Burst

£3,499.00

Guitars

Every guitar we stock, from electric, acoustic and bass to pre-owned, all set up in our Huntingdon workshop.

Guitars for sale: electric, acoustic, bass and used

Whatever you play, you'll find it here: electric guitars, acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, bass guitars and hand-picked used instruments. We stock Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, Lowden, Yamaha, Duesenberg, Patrick James Eggle and many more.

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Why buy from MusicStreet

Workshop setup: every guitar is set up in our Huntingdon workshop before it's sent
Free UK delivery on orders over £99, or collect from 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon
12-month warranty and 14-day returns
Talk to a real player: call 01480 431222, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm

Guitar FAQs

Which guitar should a beginner buy?
Pick the style of music you love, then choose something comfortable that stays in tune. Our setups make even affordable guitars easy to play. Call us for honest advice.

Do you ship across the UK?
Yes. Delivery is free on orders over £99.