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.

Löwen

Renowned worldwide for their three-dimensional harmonic complexity, whisper-responsive dynamic sensitivity, and distinctive Celtic aesthetic, Lowden guitars represent the absolute pinnacle of contemporary acoustic lutherie. Handcrafted in Northern Ireland by George Lowden and his team of master craftspeople, each instrument features proprietary A-frame dolphin bracing, a pinless rosewood bridge with hand-carved split bone saddles, and natural hand-rubbed satin finishes.

As an authorized UK Lowden premier dealer based in Huntingdon, Music Street stocks Lowden's complete body size lineup—from the resonant O Series (Original Jumbo) and versatile F Series (Mid-Size Modern Classic) to the intimate S Series and portable Sheeran by Lowden / Wee Lowden models.

Every Lowden acoustic includes an authentic luxury Hiscox or Lowden custom hard case, white-glove workshop setup, free insured UK courier delivery, and 0% finance.