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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Yamaha AC3R ARE TBS Electro Acoustic - Tobacco Brown Sunburst

£899.00

PRS - SE Hollowbody Standard McCarty Tobacco Sunburst

£899.00

Fender Limited Edition '72 Telecaster Custom Bigsby - Sunset Orange

£899.00

USED - Guild M75 Aristocrat - Antique Sunburst

£899.00

Eastman E1SS-CLA-LTD - Classic

£899.00

Eastman E100SS-Ltd

£899.00

Gretsch G5420TG - Vintage Orange

£899.00

La Patrie Arena Pro CW Crescent II - Bourbon Burst

£899.00

Ibanez - AZ224F BTB Brown Topaz Burst Electric Guitar

£899.00

PRS SE Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar - Holcomb Burst

£899.00

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Gretsch G5422TG Snowcrest White Electric Guitar

£899.00

PRS SE Santana Electric Guitar - Santana Yellow

£895.00

PRS SE Zach Myers Electric Guitar - Myers Blue

£895.00

PRS SE Baritone 277 Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

£895.00

Godin - Concert CW QIT

£889.00

Eastman AC108CE-LTD

£880.00

Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster MN - Three Tone Sunburst

£879.00

Godin - Presentation Q1T

£879.00

Godin Concert QIT

£879.00

PRS SE Tonare T60E Acoustic Guitar - Natural

£879.00

Sheeran by Lowden W-03 / 2021 Model - Acoustic Guitar

£870.00

Fender Vintera '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2 Tone Sunburst

£869.00

Gretsch G5420TG Electromatic Cadillac Green

£869.00

Gordon Smith Gs1 P90 Tv Yellow

£860.00

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.