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.

Yamaha APXT2 Travel Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Yamaha APXT2 Travel Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Name: Yamaha APXT2 Travel Acoustic Guitar - Natural
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: GAPXT2NAT
Price: 229.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£229.00

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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Yamaha APXT2 Travel Acoustic Guitar - Natural

£229.00

APXT2 is a 3/4 size edition of the world's best-selling electro-acoustic guitar, the Yamaha APX500II. This fun, yet well-constructed compact guitar makes great company when you're on the road. The APXT2 features our ground-breaking ART-based pickup system and a proprietary tuner featuring high sensitivity and accuracy for quick tuning. Includes gigbag.

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