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PRS 1997 Custom Shop Artist Series III in Violin Amber Burst | Immaculate |
£3,725.00
Get for £3669 (+P&P) by paying via Bank Transfer (U.K. only). Email ed@smokestackguitars.co.uk and follow instructions in "Bank Transfer" section below - we will respond to you ASAP.
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PRS 1997 Custom Shop (Early Private Stock) Artist Series III in Violin Amber Burst w/Big Leaf Maple Top, East Indian Rosewood Fretboard, Paua Inlays & Purfling | Immaculate Condition |
Serial: 32742
Artist Series Guitar No. 210
| Big Leaf Maple Top | South American Mahogany Back & Neck | East Indian Rosewood Fretboard w/Paua Bird Inlays & Headstock Script | Paua Purfling on Fretboard, Headstock & Truss Rod Cover | 22 Fret Wide-Fat Mahogany Neck | Artist Pickups | Gold PRS Stoptail and Locking Tuners | Master Volume & Tone Control w/Rotary Switch | Certificate of Authenticity | Full Leather Hardshell Case |
Overview
We bring you something extremely special from the rarefied heights of the PRS Custom Shop - this exquisite Custom Shop Artist Series III showcases the very pinnacle of craftsmanship, innovation and materials that Paul Reed Smith has to offer, culminating in a true heirloom quality instrument.
PRS now consider their Custom Shop guitars as Private Stock, so here is a chance to own a stunning piece of PRS history as well as a Private Stock-level instrument! We believe this is the nicest condition Artist III currently available on the market in the UK, it will not disappoint!
As you'd expect, the specification on this guitar is outstanding with the timber selection being second to none. Finished in a luxurious Violin Amber Sunburst, the lustrous honey hues meld into a rich amber, perfectly highlighting the densely figured Big Leaf Maple Top. This top has been paired with a stunning one-piece South American Mahogany back for an iconic tonewood combination.
An exceptional piece of East Indian Rosewood has been selected for the fretboard. This has been framed in a vibrant Paua purfling and is further adorned with Paua birds. To complete this dynamic look, the Paua purfling extends upwards tracing around the matching East Indian Rosewood Truss Rod Cover and rosewood-veneer headstock.
The neck itself is crafted from a beautiful piece of South American Mahogany. It is carved with a Wide-Fat profile, the predecessor of today's popular Pattern profile.
Other unique appointments include gold Locking Tuners and a gold PRS Wraparound Stoptail Bridge. The Series III is loaded with a pair of Artist humbuckers controlled via the Rotary Switch, as well as the Master Volume and Master Tone knobs.
As the photographs bear witness, this guitar is in truly immaculate condition and has seen only sparse play since new. The frets show hardly any sign of wear and the lacquer is in stunning condition with virtually no signs of playwear. The gold plating on the hardware is in amazing condition - it is from 1997 so there is some unavoidable (and very minor) patina but the plating still looks exceptionally fresh for its age.
The case candy includes the Certificate of Authenticity, Warranty Information Card plus a message from PRS to the previous owner about the instrument.
The guitar comes with a high quality full leather case (superb leather on this!). It is in excellent condition for its age with just a few signs of wear.
The weight of this guitar is nice and comfortable at 3.56kg/7.85lbs.
Extra pictures and shipping information is below - this Artist Series III is feature packed, naturally if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
More photographs available upon request.
See our other instruments for a stunning selection of the unique, boutique, elusive & off-beat!
Included message from PRS to the previous owner:
"Our custom shop guitars are now considered Private Stock...due to the year of the guitar our records are not fully detailed for this time period.
ARTIST III: 1996 - 1997. Mahogany back with exceptional (artist grade) maple top, 22-fret wide-fat or wide-thin mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, paua bird inlays, paua purfling on neck, headstock, and truss rod cover, Artist Series pickups, 5-way rotary, volume, tone, gold PRS stoptail and locking tuners, certificate of authenticity, leather/hard-shell case.
Kind regards,
Bindu
Customer Service"
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping: U.K. delivery is charged at £16.50 and is via the Parcelforce Express 24 service. We usually ship the next working day (Mon. - Fri.) after cleared payment. UK delivery only. We can't deliver to P.O. Boxes. In the unlikely event that there is damage to the item you must notify us immediately on the day that you receive it.
Returns: Returns are allowed within 14 days of purchase. Goods must be returned to us in the exact same condition that they were sent in and you must contact us beforehand to authorise a return - no exceptions. The buyer is responsible for the item being safely returned and the return postage costs. The buyer must insure the item to its full value to avoid loss.
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