Early Goldtop CE

[Davey]

Just sharing from Reverb. Looks like someone's cat gnawed on the corner of the headstock. Nice natural finish on the back.

https://reverb.com/item/33707993-paul-reed-smith-ce22-1994-gold-top-excellent-condition

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Hey @11top (or anyone for that matter) does that look like alder to you?

 

[garrett]

Hey @11top (or anyone for that matter) does that look like alder to you?

Definitely. That thing looks awesome!

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Nope , definitely Not 'Hog...Really cool piece!!! Do it!!!!

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Not a bad price either! Looks great.

 

[bodia]

Hey @11top (or anyone for that matter) does that look like alder to you?

Damn cat! At least his Christmas Tree is respectable.

 

[jcolmn]

I saw that one too. Not to change the subject too far, but I love the PRS goldtop, but I notice those older ones are not the same color gold as newer ones. Could this be fading or does anyone know if they changed techniques?

Here is another example with the same "gold"

Older

vs Newer

Thanks

 

[DISTORT6]

This is my 00 CE22 for another color comparison (and because it is a pretty damn cool guitar not to post)

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I saw that one too. Not to change the subject too far, but I love the PRS goldtop, but I notice those older ones are not the same color gold as newer ones. Could this be fading or does anyone know if they changed techniques?

Here is another example with the same "gold"

Older

vs Newer

Thanks

They were different colors, the old ones.

 

[garrett]

I saw that one too. Not to change the subject too far, but I love the PRS goldtop, but I notice those older ones are not the same color gold as newer ones. Could this be fading or does anyone know if they changed techniques?

Here is another example with the same "gold"

Older

vs Newer

Thanks

They were different colors, the old ones.

Yup, their goldtops used to be more of a Shoreline Gold, not the more typical Gibson style yellowy gold. That changed with the DGT model first, and then eventually they switched them all to the more traditional goldtop color.

 

[Davey]

Damn cat!

If that thing had nine lives, he just spent em all! Whoo!

 

[JJJ]

Grain in the neck looks superb, you could use that as a weapon

 

[Mike Duncan]

Here's an '06 McTrem. The goldtops are the absolute best!

 

[mookyshoots]

I saw that listing as well and that was my first thought. Something chewed on that headstock for sure.