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.

Maton EA808 "Australian" - Acoustic Guitar

Maton EA808 "Australian" - Acoustic Guitar

Name: Maton EA808 "Australian" - Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Maton
SKU: EA808AUSTRALIAN
Price: 2779.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£2,779.00

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Maton EA808 "Australian" - Acoustic Guitar

£2,779.00

Introducing the brand new Maton Australian EA808. The EA808 is the culmination of over 50 years of building guitars from Australian timber. This stunner showcases Australian indigenous timber at its best. Beautiful Blackwood back and sides combine with a premium Bunya soundboard to produce a rich, well-balanced tone. A Blackwood neck with a Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge complete the timber selection. This uniquely Australian guitar sits right up there with the best the world has to offer.

This gorgeous instrument comes complete with a Maton flight case.

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Body Shape: 808
Face Bunya
Back and Sides: "AA" Blackwood w/ Blackwood and Rock Maple Pinstripe Zipper
Neck: Blackwood
Fingerboard & Bridge: Desert Acacia
Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
Inner Binding: Herringbone
Outer Binding: Blackwood w/Maple Pinstripe
Headstock Veneer: Blackwood, Maple Pinstripe/Keyhole
Fretwire: Dunlop 6260
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Pearl Dots, "Australian” Mother Of Pearl Block Inlay on 17th Fret
Back & Sides Finish: Natural Satin
Top Finish: UV Gloss Natural Face and Headstock
AP5 pro pre-amp system
Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
Machine Heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with Gold M
End Pin/Strap: Gold