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.

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Aria SB CLB Cliff Burton

Name: Aria SB CLB Cliff Burton
Brand: Aria
SKU: SBCLB
Price: 1499.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£1,499.00

Available To PreOrder

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In-House Workshop Setup Inspected & tuned by our luthiers

Free UK Delivery Tracked courier on orders £99+

1-Year Warranty Full coverage & lifetime support

Established 2014

Family run independent

12 Months Warranty & in store setups

FREE UK shipping

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Aria SB CLB Cliff Burton

£1,499.00

The Aria Pro II Cliff Lee Burton Signature Bass faithfully recreates the iconic SB-1000 that Cliff used during the early days of Metallica—the bass that helped define a generation of heavy music. Every detail has been carefully restored to capture the tone, feel, and appearance of Cliff’s original instrument.

BODY: Ash
NECK: Maple / Walnut Neck-Through body, Heel-Less Cutaway
F/BOARD: Rosewood (305mm / 12″ Radius)
FRETS/NUT: 24 Frets / Nubone Nut (40mm)
SCALE: 864 mm (34″)
PICKUPS: MB-10E
CONTROLS: Volume, Tone, Attack Mode Selector (B.B. Circuit), Bypass Switch
HARDWARE: Chrome / BK Finish
OTHER: Original Gig Bag included

Includes Gig bag