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.

Sterling by MusicMan Stingray Bass Guitar - Black, Roasted Maple

Sterling by MusicMan Stingray Bass Guitar - Black, Roasted Maple

Name: Sterling by MusicMan Stingray Bass Guitar - Black, Roasted Maple
Brand: MusicMan
SKU: RAY34BKR2
Price: 849.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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The Sterling by Music Man StingRay "Ray34" features an all-new roasted maple neck, a 3-band active preamp, a modern contoured body and a bridge modeled after the iconic Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	RAY34
Body Wood	Mahogany (BK), Swamp Ash (ASH)
Body Color	Black (BK), Swamp Ash (ASH), Natural (NT)
Bridge	Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge
Pickguard	Black
Scale Length	34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius	9.5" (24cm)
Frets	21 Frets, Medium
Neck Width	1.69"(43mm) at Nut
Neck Wood	Roasted Hard Maple (BK, ASH), Hard Maple (NT)
Fingerboard	Rosewood (BK), Roasted Hard Maple (ASH), Hard Maple (NT)
Fret Markers	White/Black Dot Markers
Tuning Machines	Open Gear
Truss Rod	Single Action
Neck Attachment	6 bolts
Controls	3-band Active Preamp
Switching	N/A
Pickups	H - 1 Alnico Humbucker
Strings	Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky

Sterling by MusicMan Stingray Bass Guitar - Black, Roasted Maple

SPECIFICATIONS

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