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 - American Standard 50Th Anniversary Strat (2004)

USED - American Standard 50Th Anniversary Strat (2004)

Name: USED - American Standard 50Th Anniversary Strat (2004)
Brand: Fender
SKU: 50thSTRAT
Price: 999.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Amazing condition, no fretwear.

Colour - two-colour sunburst,
Body - Ash
Neck/fretboard - Maple
Neck plate - 50th Anniversary etched plate.
Pickguard - Single-ply 11-hole parchment,
Pickups - Custom Shop '54s in 3 single coils
Case - oblong tweed case with crushed gold lining

USED - American Standard 50Th Anniversary Strat (2004)

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