HNGD 1957/2008 CU24

[Gtrbldr]

Well, this is a first. Me posting a HNGD, mostly because I usually have a HUGD (happy used guitar day).

Anyway, I already have some PRS guitars, but never had a CU. My stable consisted of a Korina McSoapy, core Starla and a very used, but great 1992 CE24. However, no custom and - this was a thing - no birds.

That is rectified as of today. Found a great NOS CU24, a 2009 from the 1957/2008 limit run (#337, signed by Paul). Never left the store, 10 top Quilt in stylish McCarty burst, nice paua birdies and - this came as a surprise - the beautifully voiced 57/08 PUs.

Happy camper here. And since it is definitely no Hello Kitty, some pics from the store.

Birdies!!

 

[dogrocketp]

SCORE!

 

[SinSir]

Smokin! Congrats!

 

[DISTORT6]

Nice!

 

[show_a_little_faith]

Congratulations, that's a beautiful top!

 

[dmatthews]

Nailed it, congrats!

 

[Herr Squid]

Oh yeah!!! The 57/08 limiteds were a great run.

 

[bodia]

That’s a great find. Congrats!

 

[Tone Deaf]

That’s a find worthy of hearty congratulations (and a bit of jealousy).
Enjoy your new addition.

 

[alantig]

Congrats. As Herr Squid said, that was a great run. I got one of the SC245s from that run. Great instrument.

 

[Gtrbldr]

Thanks everybody. I feel very lucky: it looks great, feels great, sounds terrific and got it at a very nice discount.

I actually tried a CU before, in the 00's, but that one sounded dark, closed if that makes sense and turned me away from Customs. This one sounds great and I think that has a lot to do with the 57/08 PUs. they sound stellar, the complete opposite of the one I tried before and this guitar sounds open, defined, warm yet clear.

 

[Jimi D]

Stunning! I have a 25th Anniversary CU24 with 57/08s in it, and it's my most loved/gigged/used/abused PRS ever! I earnestly hope you get to put as many miles on yours.

 

[Andrew Paul]

He shoots.... He SCORES!!!! Awesome guitar!! love the quilt with that burst! Congrats!!

 

[andy474x]

You’re gonna tell me that guitar sat in the shop for 13 years???

Either lots of idiots shop there, or someone from on high was watching out for you. Happy NGD, great score!!!

 

[Gtrbldr]

Well, apparently the distributor had it for a few years, and it sat for 6 years at the shop.

And it will be used in church next Sunday, so I guess.. .

 

[Moondog Wily]

Success! That is a sweet git fiddle!! I had seen it listed and drooled for a bit, left it there for ya (I knew you needed it more than I do)!!! Congrats on a great score and cheers to many more!!!!

 

[Gtrbldr]

Success! That is a sweet git fiddle!! I had seen it listed and drooled for a bit, left it there for ya (I knew you needed it more than I do)!!! Congrats on a great score and cheers to many more!!!!

Thank you very much for that ;-). Dutch by any chance? This one came from Vox Humana. There is another one listed in Germany that looks quite like it.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Thank you very much for that ;-). Dutch by any chance? This one came from Vox Humana. There is another one listed in Germany that looks quite like it.

No, not Dutch! Don't recall where I viewed it, may have been the one in Germany, but I definitely recall that top and the fact that it was an NOS!! Enjoy!!!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congratulations, such a beautiful guitar.

 

[RickP]

Congrats, that’s a classic all around!