Thanks everyone for your replies! Here’s the final word!
Hi Gabe,
These lines are to be expected on an alder body with a thin finish. There is nothing to be worried about.
Thank you for writing, be well.
Shawn Nuthall
Paul Reed Smith Guitars
Guess it’s poly, but as thin as nitro! Love it...
Interesting! I know the neck is nitro - but I was under the impression that the finish was polyester base then acrylic urethane...
"Body: Alder (2 or 3 pieces)
Polyester base coat, Acrylic urethane top coat. (Standard for PRS)
Body shape inspired by DC3 and tradition
Scoop/finger carve...
Hopefully this works - I've uploaded the video I took earlier today. You can see it as the reflection of the light fixtures hits the little lines...
Let me know what you think!
I'd agree. It'd probably bug me in the long run and I'd love for it to look as beautiful as it plays.
But if that's just "how it is," and they ALL have some of these imperfections, I'd hate to swap it out when it feels perfect. Hoping for a speedy-ish reply to the email I sent PRS today.
Yes, top to bottom and quite short. Scattered all over and pretty tough to see unless you hit the right angle...
And I agree - I've seen many relics, but this doesn't look like traditional checking. Hopefully I can post my quick video soon!
Good to know I'm not alone - only difference is that the lines are raised and I can feel them. Wonder if it's any different.
Appreciate the quick reply, Stephen! That Brent Mason is a beauty!
Hey y'all - long time reader, first time poster.
Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere - I searched but could not find anything regarding this.
I've got a ton of parallel lines that look like "checking" underneath the Frost White finish. Hard to see unless you catch the light just...
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