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.

Yamaha FGX830C Black - Acoustic Guitar

Name: Yamaha FGX830C Black - Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: GFGX830CNT
Price: 637.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£637.00

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Yamaha FGX830C Black - Acoustic Guitar

£637.00

A solid-top guitar with Rosewood back and sides, this guitar has an authentic sound that is well balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, FGX830C can be confidently recommended to all beginner guitarists. It features new scalloped X-type bracing for a warm rich tone. FGX830C is fitted with a pickup and a body with a cutaway. With a pickup that fits perfectly in a mix, and an easy-to-see chromatic tuner, these guitars are the perfect support when you're playing live. Black finish.

Specification

Body Shape: Traditional Western Cutaway
Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16")
Body Length: 505mm (19 7/8")
Total Length: 1038mm (40 7/8")
Body Depth: 100-118mm (3 15/16" - 4 5/8")
Top Material: Solid Spruce
Back Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Nato
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 400mm (15 3/4")
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Body Binding: Cream
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Matt
Electronics: SYSTEM66 + SRT Piezo Pickup