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.

Epiphone J45 Studio Solid Top - Vintage Sunburst, Acoustic Guitar

Epiphone J45 Studio Solid Top - Vintage Sunburst, Acoustic Guitar

Name: Epiphone J45 Studio Solid Top - Vintage Sunburst, Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Epiphone
SKU: EA22VSNH3
Price: 349.0 GBP
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Epiphone J45 Studio Solid Top - Vintage Sunburst, Acoustic Guitar

£349.00

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Beautifully crafted with the finest materials

Said to resemble a bell with a large, lower bout and a narrower upper bout – this guitar is built with an ‘Advanced Jumbo’ body. The result is an overall balanced tone which rings crisp and sweet for the highs, with a rich and deep low-end. This guitar is incredibly versatile, as also assured by this body shape is a tight and clear mid-range, with an excellent amount of response and focus.

Manufactured with mahogany back and sides, topped with a solid Sitka spruce, this Epiphone electro acoustic delivers an array of sonically pleasing tones to suit a range of different playing styles. Mahogany consistently ensures a rich sonic warmth with plenty of resonance, thick, meaty mids, deep smoky lows and a nice amount of bite. The mahogany combines with the spruce top to extend the tonal range of this guitar with bright and expressive characteristics. Sitka spruce also delivers a wide dynamic response with a direct and focused tone that will respond well to the dynamics of your playing.

Constructed from okoume, the neck infuses the Epiphone AJ-220S with light and bright tones, that complement the mahogany body well. Okoume offers a glorious amount of high end clarity, as well as bite and snappier sounds – topped with a rosewood fingerboard that adds further warmth and clarity to the tone, simultaneously providing comfortable, smooth and energetic playability.