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

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Deluxe Electric Guitar - Black

£2,630.00

Ibanez J Custom RG8570Z-Chrysocolla

£2,629.00

Duesenberg Motown bass Guitar - Vintage Orange

£2,615.00

USED - 2008 Gibson ES335 Flame Top - Tobacco Sunburst

£2,599.00

USED - PRS McCarty Wood Library 10 Top Ebony Fb - Copper S#233351

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dusty Waring Signature - Hardtail Blacktop Satin

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dustie Waring Signature, Hardtail - Black Top / Natural back s#0354137

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dustie Waring Signature Hardtail - Faded Blue Smokeburst s#0355605

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dustie Waring Signature - Waring Burst Wrap s#0353637

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dusty Waring Signature - Matt Black

£2,599.00

USED - PRS Custom 22 10 Top quilt - 1996

£2,599.00

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PRS Mark Lettieri Signature Fiore - Amaryllis

£2,599.00

Yamaha SG1820 Black

£2,599.00

PJD Guitars Carey Ltd - Coco Burst

£2,599.00

Yamaha SG1820 Vintage White

£2,599.00

Yamaha SG1820 Brown Sunburst

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Dusty Waring Signature - Violin Amber Sunburst

£2,599.00

PRS CE24 Gloss Flame Electric Guitar - Burnt Amber

£2,599.00

USED - 2004 Gibson Custom Shop 57 Les Paul Goldtop #741005

£2,599.00

Hahn Model 112 - Blue Sparkle

£2,599.00

Hahn Model 112 - Red Sparkle

£2,599.00

Hahn Model 112 - Surf Green

£2,599.00

USED - Gibson Es-335 Crs Country Tobacco

£2,599.00

Duesenberg Alliance Mike Campbell - Electric Guitar (With Hard Case)

£2,599.00

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.