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 - MusicMan Silhouette Special SSS - Purple Metallic 1998

USED - MusicMan Silhouette Special SSS - Purple Metallic 1998

Name: USED - MusicMan Silhouette Special SSS - Purple Metallic 1998
Brand: MusicMan
SKU: USEDMMSSPM1998
Price: 1099.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Really tidy (one small dink in the belly cut, see last picture) MusicMan Silhouette special in purple metallic from 1998. Comes with original hardcore and strap locks.

All original and fully working / setup

The Silhouette Special features a stylish contoured alder body in a compact S-S-S pickup configuration.

DiMarziocustom wound DiMarzio single coil pickups deliver a wide pallet of tonal options ranging from hard edge crunch to bright shimmering highs.

The Silhouette Special also features a comfortable "C' shape maple neck with 22 frets and is equipped with Music Man's patented Silent Circuit for a hum-free single coil experience.

Specifications

Model: Silhouette Special
Size: 12-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-1/2" long (31.2 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.7 cm long)
Body Wood: Alder
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Music Man® vintage hardtail chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width
Neck Width: 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select Maple neck
Fingerboard: Select Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
Controls: 250kohm volume and tone - .047µF tone capacitor
Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups: SSS - 3 DiMarzio custom single coils

USED - MusicMan Silhouette Special SSS - Purple Metallic 1998

Specifications

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