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.

Fender Bassman 500Watt Head

Name: Fender Bassman 500Watt Head
Brand: Fender
SKU: 224-9606-000
Price: 909.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Fender Bassman 500 Bass Amp Head:

The Fender Bassman 500 Bass Amp Head is one of Fenders most sought after bass amplifier heads among serious bassists around the world as it provides advanced versatility and substantial power not achievable on other amps. Designed with live shows in mind the Bassman 500 embodies the traditional fender look whilst its dual channel design, versatile channel controls and powerful 500 watt output delivers a modern, high impact and punchy tonality.

Incorperating a dual-channel design the Fender Bassman 500 offers a variety of tonal capabilities. With the vintage channel providing a full, warm sound of classic Fender amps with a passive tone stack the Bassman 500 also features a powerful overdrive channel that delivers the aggressive and responsive sound of a modern active tone stack. Also including a vintage stlye footswitch the Bassman is perfect for dynamic players who require different and contrasting tones.

To hear the Bassman 500 tone as it was meant to be heard, the Bassman 500 matches perfectly with Bassman Pro Series Neo speaker cabinets and Rumble V3 410/115 cabinets allowing you to hear the sensational Bassman 500 tone as it was meant to be heard!

Features:

500 Watt Tube Hybrid Bass Amplifier Head
Tube and Solid State Operation Modes
Both Vintage and Overdrive Channels
Dual 1/4" Jack Instrument Inputs
3-Band Equalization
Speaker Outputs and XLR Output
Silent Record Mode (Internal Power Soak Captures the Signal Post-Power Amp)
Fender Automatic Bias for output tube monitoring
Includes Vintage Style Footswitch

Specifications:

Electronics

Type: Tube / Solid State (Hybrid)
Channels: 2
Output Power: 500 Watts
Preamp Tubes: Groove Tubes ( 2 x 12AX7)
Power Tubes: Groove Tubes (4 x 6L6, 1 x 12AT7)
Voltage: 120 V
Inputs: 2 x 1/4" Instrument
Line Out: 1 x XLR (with Ground Control, Level Control & Pre/Post EQ Switch)
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Jack (Parallel)
Rectifier: Solid State
Vintage Channel Controls: Volume, Bass (Pull Deep), Mid, Treble (Pull Bright)
Overdrive Channel Controls: Gain, Blend, Volume, Bass (Pull Deep), Mid Freq, Mid Level, Treble (Pull Bright)
Additional Controls: Master Volume (Pull Mute)

Hardware

Cabinet: 7-Ply 5/8" Meranti Plywood
Pilot Light Jewel: Red LED Jewel
Handle: 2 x Spring Loaded Side Handles, 1 x Dog-Bone Top Handle
Front Panel: Painted Metal
Grill Cover: Black Textured Vinyl with Silver Grille Cloth
Hardware Finish: Nickel Corners
Includes: Vintage 1-Button Footswitch
Width: 24.5" / 62.2 cm
Depth: 10.63" / 27 cm
Height: 10" / 25.4 cm
Weight: 22 kg

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Fender Bassman 500Watt Head