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.

USED - Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass Vintage Sunburst, inc hard case

USED - Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass Vintage Sunburst, inc hard case

Name: USED - Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass Vintage Sunburst, inc hard case
Brand: Epiphone
SKU: Epiphonetbirdbass
Price: 249.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Good condition including freestyle hardshell case

SPECIFICATIONS

Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple, bolt-on
Neck profile: Slim Taper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Fretboard inlays: Dot
Fretboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
Nut width: 1.73" (44 mm)
Scale: 34" (864 mm)
Pickups: 2x Epiphone TB Plus Humbucker
Controls: 2x Volume, 1x Tone
Bridge: 3-Point Adjustable
Tuners: capsulated
Hardware: black
Finish: Vintage Sunburst

USED - Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass Vintage Sunburst, inc hard case

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