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.

Sterling Stingray Short Scale Bass Guitar - Black

Sterling Stingray Short Scale Bass Guitar - Black

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The newest member of the StingRay family, the Sterling by Music Man short-scale StingRay bass, features a 30” scale for easier play while its humbucker pickup, with neodymium magnets for increased output, and 3-way rotary switch supply the iconic StingRay thump in a compact size. Parallel, true single-coil, and series modes are available with the pickup configuration.Available in Daphne Blue with Maple Fretboard and Olympic White with Rosewood Fretboard and Dropped Copper with a maple neck

Model :RAYSS4
Body Wood :Mahogany
Body Color : Black (BK)
Bridge : Sterling by Music Man Designed
Bridge : Pickguard Parchment
Scale Length : 30” Neck Radius 9.5” (24 cm)
Frets : 22 Frets, Medium
Neck Width 1.5” (38 mm) at nut
Neck Wood : Hard Maple
Markers : Black/White Dot Markers Tuning Machines Open Gear
Truss Rod : Dual Action
Neck Attachment : 6 Bolts
Controls : 1 Volume, 2-Band Passive EQ
Switching : 3-Way Toggle
Switch : Pickups Sterling by Music Man Designed Neodymium Pickups (H)
Strings : Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass

Sterling Stingray Short Scale Bass Guitar - Black

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