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.

Fender Standard Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Candy Cola - MusicStreet

Fender Standard Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Candy Cola

Name: Fender Standard Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Candy Cola
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0266220571
Price: 499.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£499.00

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Fender Standard Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Candy Cola

£499.00

Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender® Standard Stratocaster® delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting “Modern C”-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Strat® truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

Body
Body Style: Stratocaster
Body Wood: Poplar
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Colour: Candy Cola
Neck
Neck Shape: Modern C
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard: Maple
Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
Radius: 9.5”
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Nut: Micarta
Dots: Black Dots
Hardware
Bridge: Standard 2-Point Tremolo with Satin Chrome Steel Block Saddles
Tuners: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Electronics
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
Miscellaneous
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges