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

Tanglewood TW15-R Acoustic Guitar

£999.00

Sterling By MusicMan Luke - Flame top Blueberry Burst

£999.00

USED - Yamaha FSX5 Red Label Electro-Acoustic Guitar

£999.00

USED - Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster

£999.00

USED - Fender 2009 American Standard Stratocaster - Pewter

£999.00

USED - Gibson Les Paul Studio Ebony 2019

£999.00

Charvel - PRO-MOD DK24 HH FR DARK AMBER

£999.00

USED - Taylor 214 CE - SB DLX

£999.00

USED - Eastman - SB55DC/V

£999.00

USED - PRS S2 Vela Satin - Charcoal

£999.00

USED - Fender Chrissie Hynde Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Ice Blue Metallic

£999.00

PRS SE Hollowbody II Faded Blue Burst

£999.00

USED - 2015 Gibson SG Standard Cherry

£999.00

USED - Godin xtSA Light Burst Flame

£999.00

Gordon Smith - "The Gatsby" Launch edition Rockingham Green

£999.00

Gordon Smith - "The Gatsby" Launch edition Cromer Green

£999.00

Sigma Special Edition SDM-SG6 All-solid LR Baggs

£999.00

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Sigma Special Edition SLM-SG00-AN All-Solid LR Baggs - Acoustic Guitar

£999.00

USED - Eastman T484 Classic

£999.00

USED - Eastman T486B, Classic

£999.00

USED - Eastman T486B-Bk

£999.00

Vox Bobcat V90 Electric Guitar - Sunburst

£999.00

Vox Bobcat S66 Electric Guitar - Red

£999.00

USED - Auden Artist Series - Bowman Rosewood

£999.00

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.