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 Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Rosewood neck (2014)

USED - Fender Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Rosewood neck (2014)

Name: USED - Fender Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Rosewood neck (2014)
Brand: Fender
SKU: USED0170178700
Price: 1099.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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In lovely used condition for a 10 year old guitar. There is some some light scratching and a few very small dents which are hard to see but there is no missing paint. With original case and case candy.

To honor the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster in 2014, Fender introduces two brilliant new limited edition looks for the venerable American Standard Stratocaster - 3-Color Sunburst and Daphne Blue with a parchment pickguard and solid rosewood neck. All the acclaimed features, sound and style of the archetypal American Standard Stratocaster,

Body: Alder
Body Finish: Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Color: 3-Color Sunburst
Configuration: SSS
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)
Country Of Origin: US
Dimensions: 6.50x18.80x43.00 IN
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil
Neck Material: Rosewood
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Position Inlays: White Dot
Refinement Neck Material: Rosewood
Refinement Neck Shape: C Shape
Refinement Pickups: Custom Shop
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Series: Limited Edition
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Truss Rods: Bi-Flex™
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed