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.

Blackstar Guitar Amplifier - Unity 500 Bass

Blackstar Guitar Amplifier - Unity 500 Bass

Name: Blackstar Guitar Amplifier - Unity 500 Bass
Brand: Blackstar
SKU: UNITY500
Price: 669.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£669.00

Available To PreOrder

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In-House Workshop Setup Inspected & tuned by our luthiers

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1-Year Warranty Full coverage & lifetime support

Established 2014

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12 Months Warranty & in store setups

FREE UK shipping

Pairs well with

Credit is offered by Shopify International Ltd. (FRN: 1031087)in partnership with Affirm UK Limited. Shopify International Limited is an Appointed Representative of Affirm U.K. Limited, trading as Affirm, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 756087). Affirm’s company number is 10199101 and its registered office is at C/O TMF Group, 1 Angel Court, 13th Floor, London, EC2R 7HJ.

Blackstar Guitar Amplifier - Unity 500 Bass

£669.00

The new Unity Pro Bass System’s deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone, with rock solid bass, detailed dynamics and innovative features in a compact package.
Blackstar’s unique Response control allows the player to choose between the sound and feel of three classic power amp stages, shaping compression, natural drive and dynamics. Combined with three distinct preamp voicings and a 4-band semi-parametric EQ, Unity produces infinitely flexible bass tone and exceptional feel, whatever your playing style.
From the organic response of classic valve amps, to a transparent clean platform, Unity brings together the ultimate in bass tone.

500 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 2 x 10" Opus Speakers
3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat
3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz
4-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid
Unique Response control – Linear, 6L6 and 6550
Footswitchable Chorus and Sub-Octave with adjustable level control
Compressor
Input Gain with clip indication
Pad Switch for active / passive instruments
Master Volume
USB audio out for direct recording
Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet
Series effects loop
MP3 / Line in
XLR + ¼" Line Out / Headphones with independent level control
D.I. / cabinet emulated line outputs