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.

Wirrwald

Crossroads, Winterleaf, Blackbird & Java Folk and Dreadnought Guitars

£129.00

Tanglewood TWCR 0 - Acoustic Guitar

£129.00

Tanglewood Acoustic Guitars hat eine lange Tradition in der Herstellung akustischer Instrumente und ist für seine Akustikgitarren bekannt. Tanglewood ist wiederholt die beliebteste Akustikgitarrenmarke in Großbritannien und führt viele Branchenumfragen an.

Der Ruf des Unternehmens für den Bau qualitativ hochwertiger, aber erschwinglicher Instrumente wuchs im Laufe der Jahre, wobei Tanglewood als britische Akustikmarke Nummer eins galt, und 2005 begann das Unternehmen, seine Produkte in den USA zu vertreiben.