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.

Maton Performer - Acoustic Guitar

Name: Maton Performer - Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Maton
SKU: PERFORMER
Price: 1819.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£1,819.00

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In-House Workshop Setup Inspected & tuned by our luthiers

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Established 2014

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12 Months Warranty & in store setups

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Pairs well with

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Maton Performer - Acoustic Guitar

£1,819.00

Maton - Performer Cutaway

The performer inherited the original 808 shape with a slightly thinner body and soft cutaway. Its Bunya soundboard provides the volume and punch to more than compensate for a smaller body.

* Remember that every Maton guitar purchased from us here at Musicstreet is perfectly setup in our workshop prior to sale at no extra cost to the customer. By doing this we feel that you will receive the best possible playing instrument which has been thoroughly checked in every respect. If you have a specific string brand / gauge you would like any guitar from us setup with please drop us a note in with your purchase or call in store for your personal setup

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Soundboard:"A" Grade Solid Bunya
Rosette:Mosaic
Outer Binding: Ivory
Back:Solid Queensland Maple
Nut:Bone
Sides: Solid Queensland Maple
Neck:Queensland Maple
Headstock:Queensland Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood/Dot Inlays
Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53
Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Pearl Dots
Top Finish: Satin/Natural
Bridge: Rosewood
Pickup:AP5 Pro
Pick Guard:Black with Gold "M"
Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic

Includes Hard case