35/20s ???

[StillCantankerous]

So forgive me if this has been discussed; I tried searching for this in the forum and couldn't find anything.

There is a PS #8362 on SW that is a McCarty Prototype that list the following as a spec:

Bridge and neck humbucking pickups: PRS 35/20 Alnico 2

I didn't see anything on the PRS site about this, and took a quick gander at the new models.

Anyone know what this is all about? Is this a fancy TCI-related terminology thingy? I'm interested...possibly intrigued...

Assume 35th anniversary made in 2020 like the regular naming convention...BUT?????

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Weird. I couldn’t find the PS sheet so there’s nothing to fact check against at the moment.

 

[Black Plaid]

So forgive me if this has been discussed; I tried searching for this in the forum and couldn't find anything.

There is a PS #8362 on SW that is a McCarty Prototype that list the following as a spec:

Bridge and neck humbucking pickups: PRS 35/20 Alnico 2

I didn't see anything on the PRS site about this, and took a quick gander at the new models.

Anyone know what this is all about? Is this a fancy TCI-related terminology thingy? I'm interested...possibly intrigued...

Assume 35th anniversary made in 2020 like the regular naming convention...BUT?????

Clearly, as PRS is going to always stick to the same nomenclature specification, they are pickups inspired by historical 1935 models (or 2035) built in 1920 (or 2020)

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

Welp, the Charlie Christian pickup wasn't developed until 1936 so... you can flush that wish.

 

[bodia]

35 for the 35th Anniversary, and, maybe, the 20th attempt at the pickups?

 

[Shawn@PRS]

The pickup that never was ( well, sort of). 35th Anniversary, introduced in 2020

 

[bodia]

The pickup that never was ( well, sort of). 35th Anniversary, introduced in 2020

Now that read that, it’s obvious!

 

[StillCantankerous]

The pickup that never was ( well, sort of). 35th Anniversary, introduced in 2020

Thanks Shawn! Haven't been keeping up on my specs but I guess all we know is that they are A2 magnets.

Are these available in PS?

 

[andy474x]

Although Shawn has the insider info, he’s unfortunately wrong here. Those pickups come in a guitar that you buy and let me borrow in 2020, and I’ll get it back to you in 2035. Cool, eh?

 

[AP515]

35 is the number of guitars it looks like I'll be owning if this keeps up. 20 is the number of additional thousands of dollars it will take for their purchase. What isn't presented is the fun factor and degree of satisfaction obtained.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

35 is the number of guitars it looks like I'll be owning if this keeps up. 20 is the number of additional thousands of dollars it will take for their purchase. What isn't presented is the fun factor and degree of satisfaction obtained.

I think it’s closer to $35k for 20 guitars. Still the same fun and satisfaction!

 

[alantig]

It's code for guitars designed for odd time signatures. When you reduce the fraction...35/20 = 7/4.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

It's code for guitars designed for odd time signatures. When you reduce the fraction...35/20 = 7/4.

Not to be confused with the time signature of “I Hung My Head” by Sting which is 9/8.

 

[alantig]

Not to be confused with the time signature of “I Hung My Head” by Sting which is 9/8.

Right. We’re a few years away from the introduction of the 45/40s.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Right. We’re a few years away from the introduction of the 45/40s.

or even 45/30’s

 

[alantig]

or even 45/30’s

Let’s not get ridiculous. Nobody plays in 7/6 time.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I see what you did, but I was going back to the period correct pickups

 

[ScottR]

Although Shawn has the insider info, he’s unfortunately wrong here. Those pickups come in a guitar that you buy and let me borrow in 2020, and I’ll get it back to you in 2035. Cool, eh?

I like where your head's at.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

It's code for guitars designed for odd time signatures. When you reduce the fraction...35/20 = 7/4.

Uh, Jacob's Ladder, anyone???

 

[Shawn@PRS]

Are these available in PS?

Unfortunately they won't be available through Private Stock either. Sorry.