Did PRS make CU22 with single coil?

[Raymond]

Hi

I am wondering if you guys with your immense PRS knowledge can help me.

I am currently looking at a secondhand PRS CU22 with two SC245 humbuckers (with coil tap) and a single coil between the two humbuckers. It is dated 2011 with a blade switch.

Did PRS really make these as standard at one point or limited run?

Thanks

 

[jfine]

I remember seeing one of those at the Guitar Center in Concord, CA a couple of years ago. Can't remember what they called it, though, but I do remember that I liked it and couldn't afford it! I believe those were a limited run for Guitar Center.

 

[Jazzedout]

I believe it was called the Custom 22 Special. There was one limited version of this, if I am not mistaken, called the RH Special that had a custom distressed white paintjob with metal style stripes as well...

 

[Raymond]

Thanks guys, I am looking at one which is solid black, binding, 2011.

I wanted something with single coil, was thinking about the Brent Mason Sig but this is much less. I know it is not the same as a BM with different body, wood, scale. Actually prefer a shorter scale.

 

[Tosca]

Nice looking guitar. Instructions for switching here if you're interested....
https://www.prsguitars.com/csc/switching.html

 

[JMintzer]

The old Swamp Ash Special also had that configuration...

 

[Raymond]

More pics.

I am going to get it, it is at a fair price and good condition.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Love the "peek-a-boo" maple top.

 

[Raymond]

Love the "peek-a-boo" maple top.

How can you tell ?!

You can just see it in this photo near bottom right. The paint seems to be semi translucent.

 

[Rider1260]

Sweet Guitar !!!!!!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

How can you tell ?!

You can just see it in this photo near bottom right. The paint seems to be semi translucent.

Looks black to me! :dontknow: Perhaps the rippling is just the finish sinking?

 

[Raymond]

Looks black to me! :dontknow: Perhaps the rippling is just the finish sinking?

Did you mean the binding? I can just make out hints of flame in the bottom of the last pic.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

It's an opaque black maple-topped guitar, right?

 

[Raymond]

It's an opaque black maple-topped guitar, right?

Yup, must be the reflection then ! lol

One question, would this guitar have the poly finish or v12 being made in 2011?

 

[RedGuitars]

Also Studio packages over the years. One of my sellers remorse guitars:

 

[Raymond]

Interesting, I was going to get a Studio at one point as well !

Truth is I wasn't looking, then came across it on a forum, half the price of a Brent Mason Sig !

 

[Brad737]

That's one of the short-lived Special 22s. I got a Flametop in a trade awhile back. I sold it in fairly short order though. What it all comes down to for me, is that I'm really pretty much a Modern Eagle guy.

 

[Raymond]

That's one of the short-lived Special 22s. I got a Flametop in a trade awhile back. I sold it in fairly short order though. What it all comes down to for me, is that I'm really pretty much a Modern Eagle guy.

Fair enough, although the ME is much much higher price and out of my budget i am afraid.