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 Player II HSS Stratocaster Aged Cherry Burst

Name: Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster Aged Cherry Burst
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0140542531
Price: 799.0 GBP
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Fender Player II HSS Stratocaster Aged Cherry Burst

£799.00

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster® HSS — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing.

The Player II Stratocaster HSS radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Strat® pickups and a Player Series Alnico II humbucker offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 5-way blade switch lets you dial in everything from glassy neck pickup chime to rowdy bridge pickup roar and all points in between, while a 2-point tremolo and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities.

Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Stratocaster HSS has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.

Product Name: Fender Player II Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, Aged Cherry Burst
Product Code: 0140512531
Body
Body Material: Chambered Ash
Body Finish: Gloss polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck & Fretboard
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin urethane finish on back, gloss urethane finish on front
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium jumbo
Position Inlays: Black dot
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Truss Rod: Single action, head adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" hex adjustment
Hardware & Electronics
Bridge: 2-point synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles
Bridge Mounting: 2-point modern
Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
Pickup Covers: Aged white
Control Knobs: Aged white plastic
Switch Tip: Aged white
Hardware Finish: Nickel/chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™
String Trees: Single-wing
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 gauges)
Tremolo Arm: Standard tremolo arm
Neck Plate: 4-bolt with "F" logo
Strap Buttons: Standard
Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Strat® Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Switching: 5-position blade