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.

USED - 2018 Fender Custom Shop Master built (Paul Waller) '52 Journeyman relic tele s#r17600

USED - 2018 Fender Custom Shop Master built (Paul Waller) '52 Journeyman relic tele s#r17600

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Paul Waller Master Build '52 Telecaster electric guitar with Journeyman Relic finish, including case and certificate

Serial number R17600
Two-piece ash body
21 fret 5/4 quarter Sawn Maple neck
Bone nut with 1.65" width
10" radius
Butt width 2.2"
Neck shape 65 strat 'C' .820" 1st fret / .974" 12th fret
Micarta Black .25 facedots / 3/32" side dots
Two CustomCustom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster Single Coils
'51 Modified Nocaster Wiring with volume and blend controls
3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with brass riders
Vintage style tuners
Aged Nocaster Blonde Journeyman Relic finish
Includes Deluxe Hardshell Case and certificate

including Deluxe Hardshell Case and certificate!