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.

Finance

Payment Options & Finance at MusicStreet

We want to make it easy to get the guitar or equipment you want. Every online order goes through Shopify's secure, encrypted checkout, and we never see or store your full card details.

Ways to pay

Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
Apple Pay and Google Pay, where supported by your device
Shop Pay, paid in full or in instalments
PayPal
Klarna

Spreading the cost

You can spread the cost of your order with Shop Pay Instalments or Klarna. Pick the option at checkout to see which plans are available for your order. Available plans, repayment amounts and any interest are shown before you commit. They depend on your order total and on the lender's eligibility checks.

When available, Shop Pay messaging on product pages gives an example of what your instalments could look like. Your actual plan is confirmed at checkout.

PayPal: eligible customers may be offered PayPal Pay in 3 inside PayPal checkout. Eligibility is decided by PayPal.

Eligibility

Instalment plans are a form of credit, subject to status and approval by the lender (Shop Pay's finance partner or Klarna). Generally you must be 18 or over, live in the UK and have a valid debit or credit card. Please read the lender's terms before you agree. Missed or late payments may lead to fees and can affect your credit record.

Returns on financed orders

If you return an item paid for with instalments, the lender will adjust your plan and refund any payments already made, according to their terms. See our Refund Policy.

Finance in our showroom

You can also ask about payment options when you visit our Huntingdon showroom (10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon PE29 3LJ). Our team can talk you through what's available.

Delivery

UK orders of £99 or more get free insured delivery. See Shipping & Delivery for full details.

Questions?

Call us on 01480 431222 or email [email protected].