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?

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Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

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Gibson 70's Explorer Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

Gibson 70's Explorer Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

Name: Gibson 70's Explorer Electric Guitar - Antique Natural
Brand: Gibson
SKU: DSXS00ANCH1
Price: 2149.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£2,149.00

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Gibson 70's Explorer Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

£2,149.00

It has travelled to stages around the world, but the 70s icon is back to explore a new generation of players. Featuring a pair of 70s Tribute humbuckers, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, this Explorer begs to be played loud. With its futuristic body shape, bound rosewood fingerboard, black Speed knobs, and chrome hardware, it looks as iconic as the generation of music it helped create.

The 1970s were an incredible time for music and all the different musical directions it went! A new breed of rock guitarists in that time were discovering the charms of the Explorer models, and how much it rocks.

The explorer is built with a bound Rosewood fingerboard, SlimTaper neck, and a pair of uncovered 70s Tribute humbuckers hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, this Explorer is set to nail all of the classic tones of the era. The iconic body shape and matching headstock, silver reflector knobs, and chrome hardware make this guitar ready to rock any arena stage.

Neck
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Slim Taper
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75
Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Acrylic Dots
Body
Body Wood: Mahogany
Miscellaneous
Case: Hardshell Case (Included)

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Gibson 70's Explorer Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

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