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.

Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry

Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry

Name: Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry
Brand: Gibson
SKU: ES4500SCNH1-2
Price: 3499.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£3,499.00

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Gibson ES-345 Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry

£3,499.00

The Gibson ES-345 features several updates on the classic ES-335. Its thermally engineered maple centerblock and thermally engineered quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing reduce weight and broaden the sonic palette. Multi-ply binding and Split Parallelogram inlays bolster the model's visuals. Moreover, hand-wired controls with orange drop capacitors, calibrated T-Type humbuckers, Vintage Deluxe style tuners, and a lightweight aluminium ABR-1 bridge and stop bar tailpiece maximize the guitar's playability.

Specifications

Body

Body Shape: 345
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Bracing: Thermally Engineered Quarter-Sawn Adirondack Spruce
Centerblock: Thermally Engineered Maple
Binding: 3-ply Cream
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Material: Mahogany
Profile: Rounded "C"
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.695"
End of Board Width: 2.26"
Inlays: Acrylic Split Parallelogram

Hardware

Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
Switch Tip: Cream

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)