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PRS 2015 Private Stock 20th Anniversary Limited Edition | Tiger Eye Smoked Burst
£8,999.00
Get for £8865 (+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.
PRS 2015 Private Stock 20th Anniversary Limited Edition in Tiger Eye Smoked Burst | Mint Condition | Features An East Coast Deep, Wide-Curl Maple Top Hand-Selected By Paul
(From the Best Batch PRS Ever Had)
Serial: 223920
No.14 (1 of only 40)
| Mahogany Neck (Pattern Profile) | Madagascar Rosewood FB w/Curly Maple Binding + Matching Truss Rod Cover, Headstock Veneer & Binding | Deep, Wide-Curl Curly Maple Top | One-Piece African Ribbon Mahogany Back | 2x 408N (Treble/Bass) & PRS Narrowfield (Middle) Pickups | Crushed Abalone Birds w/White MOP Outlines + Matching PS Eagle Headstock Inlay w/20th Anniversary White MOP Banner | Phase III Locking Tuners w/Anodized Gold Buttons | Gold/Nickel Gen III Tremolo Bridge w/Locking Saddles | Black Side Dots | 24.6" Scale Length | High Gloss Nitro Finish | Certificate of Authenticity | Private Stock Black Western Tolex Case w/20th Anniv. Logo |
Overview
We are delighted to be able to present for sale this exceptionally rare PRS Private Stock 20th Anniversary Limited Edition. Finished in an utterly captivating Tiger Eye Smoked Burst - this very special Private Stock model expertly balances a classy aesthetic with a completely wild specification (even by Private Stock standards)!
In terms of PRS timber selection, it is not hyperbole to say that what you are looking at here is the holy grail. Paul hand-selected the outstanding Deep, Wide-Curl Maple Top from one of two batches of East Coast Maple that Paul felt were the best batches of maple in PRS's history. This unique 20th Anniversary model is highly sought after and it's rare one is available for sale so do not miss out!
Crafted to celebrate 20 years of the Private Stock program, this guitar showcases the very pinnacle of craftsmanship, innovation and materials that Paul Reed Smith has to offer culminating in a true heirloom quality (and highly collectable) instrument.
This guitar has been very well-cared for and it is in mint condition. There are no chips, dings or scratches anywhere. It has been played so please do expect some very light patina, however, there are no marks to report. The frets have some wear but they still have plenty of life left in them. The setup is very sweet here, it has a nice low action and feels like you're playing on ice - it just siphons the notes right out of your fingertips!
As you'd expect, the whole timber selection throughout is second to none. The previously mentioned East Coast Maple Top selected by Paul has been spec'd to be very slightly thinner (1/16") than a usual Custom body design. It has been married up to a One-Piece African Ribbon Mahogany back that is 1/8" thicker specifically to create a warmer tone.
The Madagascar Rosewood fretboard is bound in Curly Maple and adorned with a breathtaking set of Crushed Abalone Bird Inlays with M.O.P Outlines. These are the nicest Bird Inlays that we have ever seen, our photographs don't quite show how iridescent they are - truly spectacular!
The headstock is also bound in Curly Maple, it features a matching Madagascar Rosewood veneer and Crushed Abalone Private Stock Eagle Headstock Inlay with a 20th Anniversary M.O.P Banner. The neck itself is crafted from a beautiful piece of Mahogany and it's carved with a supremely comfortable Pattern profile.
This Private Stock 20th Anniversary is spec'd with a PRS Gen III tremolo bridge with Locking Saddles and Phase III set-screw locking tuners for the ultimate in stability. The tuners feature Anodised Gold buttons to match the rest of the hardware.
A hum-cancelling Narrowfield pickup, with its blend of mini-humbucker & P90-esque warmth, perfectly complements a pair of Narrow 408 humbuckers at the bridge and neck. The volume levels are very smooth when switching between the humbuckers to the Narrowfield and vice-versa.
The guitar comes with a fantastic embossed Black West Tolex Private Stock case with the 20th Anniversary logo embroidered on the inside. It is in excellent condition with just a few signs of wear from storage.
The weight of this guitar is nice and comfortable at 3.49kg/7.69lbs.
The full specification and shipping information is below - this 20th Anniversary Private Stock is feature packed, naturally if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
More photographs available upon request.
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Specification:
- Deep, wide-curl curly maple top
- African ribbon mahogany back
- 22 fret, 24.6” scale length ‘Pattern’ mahogany neck
- Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with curly maple binding
- Crushed abalone birds with mother of pearl outlines
- Madagascar rosewood headstock veneer with curly maple binding and crushed abalone Private Stock Eagle with mother of pearl outlines and mother of pearl “20th Anniversary” banner
- Madagascar rosewood truss rod cover
- Phase III locking tuners with gold anodized buttons
- Private Stock Gen 3 tremolo with locking saddles, hybrid hardware
- Narrow 408 treble and bass pickups with Narrowfield middle pickup
- Volume, tone, and 5-way blade pickup switch
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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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