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 - PRS Custom 22 Machinehead 20th Anniversary 2003 12/20

USED - PRS Custom 22 Machinehead 20th Anniversary 2003 12/20

SOLD OUT

This extremely rare pre-loved 2003 PRS Custom 22 was created for the UK dealer MachineHead Music (Hitchin), in custom Deep Purple finish. Only 20 of these guitars were made which 10 were stop tail and 10 trem, gorgeous artist grade maple top, hand signed by Paul Reed Smith. this guitar has literally been cased from new so is in pristine condition

Brazilian rosewood headtsock veneer
Brushed pickup covered dragon II pickups
McCarty Switching
Mahogany Body/ Neck
Mixed Hardware
Paua Bird Inlays
Phase II Locking Tuners

* Remember that every PRS guitar purchased from us here at Musicstreet is perfectly setup in our workshop prior to sale at no extra cost to the customer. By doing this we feel that you will receive the best possible playing instrument which has been thoroughly checked in every respect. If you have a specific string brand / gauge you would like any guitar from us setup with please drop us a note in with your purchase or call in store for your personal setup

USED - PRS Custom 22 Machinehead 20th Anniversary 2003 12/20

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