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.

Strymon EC-1 dTape delay

Name: Strymon EC-1 dTape delay
Brand: Strymon
SKU: EC-!FS
Price: 279.0 GBP
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Strymon EC-1 dTape delay

£279.00

Strymon's EC-1 dTape delay delivers studio-grade tape emulation in a compact stompbox format. Dual-engine architecture lets you layer two independent delay lines with separate feedback, tone, and mix controls for complex, evolving soundscapes. True bypass switching preserves your signal integrity, while tap tempo sync keeps rhythms locked to your performance. Stereo I/O expands your spatial possibilities, and expression pedal compatibility adds real-time modulation control. Built for gigging musicians and studio professionals who demand authentic tape character without the maintenance headaches.

Classic ‘60s single head tape echo Premium analog JFET input circuit for superb responsiveness; 2 authentic preamp voicing options reproduced through meticulous tube
Strymon's proprietary ‘El Capistan’ dTape system allows precise replication of tape condition, capstan slippage etc
'Record Level' switch provides 3 unique, tailored tape saturation settings
‘Mechanics' reproduces motor + mechanical component fluctuations, allowing for lush organic stereo modulation
True Stereo I/O via TRS jacks + discrete stereo op. for independent L/R processing
Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo and Stereo-to-Stereo back panel switch
TRS MIDI/Expression pedal jack allows easy control over most pedal parameters
Full MIDI spec. via EXP-MIDI: save 300 presets, plus real-time parameter control
Integrated USB-C connection for firmware updates and MIDI control
High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input
Low impedance TRS stereo output
Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection
USB jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for performing firmware updates