2000 PRS Singlecut black?!

[boardn10]

Hey guys!

I have an Gibson LP Standard, older Alder PRS CE22 and Gibson SG Standard.
I am looking to add to my collection with a 2000 PRS SC black with dot inlays in mint condition.
Any comments on these older and original PRS Singlecuts? I think it is the #7 pickups and wide/fat neck shape.
I play mostly hard rock and metal.
Worth a purchase?
I was also looking at another CE22 or a Custom 22. I did own an older Cu22 and McCarty but preferred my CE22.

Thanks!
Rich

 

[DISTORT6]

Do it.
The OG Singlecuts are perfect for hard rock and metal. That is what I use mine for.
If you get most of your gain from the amp, you'll love the #7s.

 

[boardn10]

Thanks.
Its either I get this, a Cu22 or another LP Standard or Traditional.

 

[boardn10]

Oh
I use high gain amps, yes.
My favorite PRS to date is my 94 CE22 with Dragon pickups.

 

[DISTORT6]

Oh
I use high gain amps, yes.
My favorite PRS to date is my 94 CE22 with Dragon pickups.

My #1 is a 1994 Cu22 with Dragon Is.
I think you'll like the Singlecut.

 

[boardn10]

Oh thanks!
How does the singlecut compare to your Cu22?
This is a 2000 first year black SC.
I want to find out the weight and neck carve.
Excelleny shape.
This is the one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293777689189

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

There’s a guy on the PRS Buy/Sell group on FB with the exact guitar your asking about. First run, pre-lawsuit, black with dots.

 

[AP515]

You mean like this?

Great guitar. I do like the #7's.

 

[DISTORT6]

Oh thanks!
How does the singlecut compare to your Cu22?
This is a 2000 first year black SC.
I want to find out the weight and neck carve.
Excelleny shape.
This is the one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293777689189

My Singlecuts sound bigger or wider than my Cu22s. More girth. Best way I can describe the difference.
As far as weight, they tend to run on the heavy side. Heavier than CE22s and Cu22s.
All Original Singlecuts have Widefat necks.

 

[veinbuster]

Thanks.
Its either I get this, a Cu22 or another LP Standard or Traditional.

You owe it to yourself to try the PRS SC

 

[boardn10]

Funny thing is, my 1994 CE22 sounds huge. Not like a bolt neck strta type guitar at all.

Would the SC sound as big as an LP?
My LP Standard is my main guitar and I rotate it wirh my CE22.

 

[bodia]

Grab the SC!

 

[boardn10]

It has the wide fat neck, and a maple top. The weight is about 8.6 lbs. The neck and bridge pickup are both PRS #7.

 

[boardn10]

I'll see what I can offer for price.

 

[DISTORT6]

Funny thing is, my 1994 CE22 sounds huge. Not like a bolt neck strta type guitar at all.

Would the SC sound as big as an LP?
My LP Standard is my main guitar and I rotate it wirh my CE22.

The Singlecut, to me, is like a more focused LP. Still huge sounding, just not “sloppy” for lack of a better description.

 

[Turkeyhead]

The singlecut cuts are great guitars. Mine feels great and sounds great. Bigger sounding than my other PRS. A little less perceived low end than my les Paul but a little tighter in the lows. It’s not the same guitar as a les Paul. The scale length makes a difference. It’s similar though in sound. Mine is on the heavy side. Some like heavy some don’t. Mine is without a doubt a keeper

 

[boardn10]

Any thoughts on what a black SC is worth? I just missed on a 10 top Custom 22 that sold for 1375.
I was thinking of trying to get this SC for 1400.

 

[DISTORT6]

If you can get it for $1400, go for it. Shoot lower, of course!
It’s a good price for a non-birds, solid color.

 

[boardn10]

Thanks I'll try lower. It's listed by the guy at 1699 but seems high for black no birds.

My other option is a transparent grey CE22 that is mahogany with DIIs. My CE22 is alder with DIs.

I think I may have tried the #7 pickups years ago but wasn't thrilled. Hard to recall but if it did, I don't recall in which guitar I tried. I didn't like DIIs in my CE22 but loved them in the Custom 22 I used to have.

 

[boardn10]

Looks like he won't budge from $1600+

The CE22 has been my favorite bolt neck and I want another so maybe I'll get this translucent grey one I found and then save for another LP.