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 - Fender Custom Shop '59 Telecaster

Name: USED - Fender Custom Shop '59 Telecaster
Brand: Fender
SKU: used CUSTOMTELE
Price: 1582.50 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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used - beautifully setup in our workshop. a couple of small marks to the body but this guitar is a stunner to play!

Late ‘50’s feature an Ash body, Maple neck with slab Rosewood board, ‘60’s oval “c” backshape
10.5” Radius fingerboards/ medium jumbo frets
Abigail Ybarra handwound pickups
Modern Tele wiring
Brass compensated bridge saddles
NOS models have satin neck back finish with tinted lacquer, gloss headstock

USED - Fender Custom Shop '59 Telecaster

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