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.

USED - 2004 Gibson Custom Shop 57 Les Paul Goldtop #741005

USED - 2004 Gibson Custom Shop 57 Les Paul Goldtop #741005

SOLD OUT

USED and in fair condition with a few marks, dings and buckle rash from gigging use. Comes in black Custom hard case. The pickups have been swapped for Bare Knuckles Stormy Monday's but comes with the original Burst Buckers.

Goldtop Gloss Finish
Carved Maple Top
Solid Mahogany Body
Single-ply Cream Binding on the Top
50's Rounded Neck Profile
22 Frets
Madagascan Rosewood Fingerboard
Pearloid Trapezoid Fret Inlays
Nickel Hardware
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Gibson Deluxe Tuners
Bare Knuckles Stormy Monday's Pickups
3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector
2 Volume & 2 Tone Controls
CTS Pots & Bumble Bee Caps
Serial # 741005

USED - 2004 Gibson Custom Shop 57 Les Paul Goldtop #741005

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