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.

Maton Masterbuilt TE Personal 808 Tommy Emmanuel - MusicStreet

Maton Masterbuilt TE Personal 808 Tommy Emmanuel

Name: Maton Masterbuilt TE Personal 808 Tommy Emmanuel
Brand: Maton
SKU: TEPERSONAL808
Price: 4895.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£4,895.00

Pre-order We order this from our supplier and dispatch it after setup as soon as it arrives. Questions about lead times? Call +44 1480 431222 or email [email protected].

Pre-order — dispatched after setup as soon as stock arrives. Free insured UK delivery over £99.

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12 Months Warranty & in store setups

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Maton Masterbuilt TE Personal 808 Tommy Emmanuel

£4,895.00

If you've ever seen Tommy Emmanuel perform, you know he's one of the world's greatest guitarists and one of the most inspiring musicians in the world.

It takes a great guitar to keep up with the demands of such a great player. Designed in conjunction with Tommy Emmanuel, the TE Series guitars are an outstanding tribute to Tommy's musicality and Maton's superior craftsmanship. Built to Tommy's specifications, the TE Series offers the huge tone and performance you'd expect from a guitar bearing this name.

Tommy seeks a guitar with excellent tone, capable of the most delicate expression and fiercest attack. The neck must remain straight no matter the rigors of international travel and the guitar must perform at its peak, from Rome to Nashville, to Sydney!

The Tommy Emmanuel models feature a mother-of-pearl block inlay at the 12th fret, engraved with "C.G.P.". This abbreviation stands for "Certified Guitar Player", a title awarded to Tommy by Chet Atkins and held by only three other guitarists in the world: John Knowles, Jerry Reed and Steve Warriner.

The guitar comes in a hardshell case with certificate of authenticity