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.

Gibson Les Paul 70's Custom - Wine Red

Name: Gibson Les Paul 70's Custom - Wine Red
Brand: Gibson
SKU: LPCU700WRGH1
Price: 2999.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Gibson Les Paul 70's Custom - Wine Red

£2,999.00

The Gibson Les Paul 70s Custom captures the look and sound of the 1970s 'Black Beauty' era, here in rich Wine Red. Mahogany and a three-piece maple top give classic Les Paul warmth and sustain with extra bite.

Key features

Mahogany body with three-piece maple top, 5-ply binding
70s-profile maple neck with volute; bound ebony fretboard, 22 medium jumbo frets
Calibrated T-Type humbuckers, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Grover Rotomatic tuners, Posi-Lok strap locks
Gold hardware, Witch Hat knobs, mother-of-pearl Split Diamond headstock inlay
Supplied with Gibson hardshell case

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