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 Epiphone J200 EC Studio Solid Top, Fishman Sonitone - Vintage Sunburst - Acoustic Guitar - MusicStreet

USED Epiphone J200 EC Studio Solid Top, Fishman Sonitone - Vintage Sunburst - Acoustic Guitar

Name: USED Epiphone J200 EC Studio Solid Top, Fishman Sonitone - Vintage Sunburst - Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Epiphone
SKU: USDEEJ2VSGH1
Price: 350.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

SOLD OUT

USED 2011

The J-200 EC pays tribute to the iconic Gibson SJ-200. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model offers a select maple back and sides, a solid spruce top for tonal clarity, a hard maple neck with 'SlimTaper' D-profile, pau ferro fretboard, 20 medium jumbo frets, and pearloid crown inlays in a cutaway 'Super Jumbo' body.

The bridge has the legendary "moustache" shape and the pickguard features iconic J-200 graphics. Comes equipped with a Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Presys preamp with built-in tuner.

Specifications

Body

Body Material: Select Maple
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Select Maple
Side: Select Maple

Neck

Material: Hard Maple
Profile: 1960s SlimTaper D-shape
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number of Frets: 20
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: PVC
Nut Width: 1.68"
Inlays: Pearloid "Crown" inlays
Joint: Glued-In, Set Neck

Hardware

Finish: Gold
Bridge: Pau Ferro; Classic "Moustache" shape
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic, 18:1 ratio
Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise with Iconic J-200 Graphics

Electronics

Under-Saddle Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Controls: Fishman Presys with Volume control, Phase and Contour switches, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Output Jack: 1/4"
Preamp: Fishman Presys

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053