I'm in need of your PRS expert opinions dear members

[chasingglory]

I have followed posts from this forum for a long time, being a huge fan of PRS but never really having enough money to ever acquire one. Finally I have joined you all. Recently there was an ad in the local Craigslist about a 2002 Custom 22 finished in black cherry. Apparently it's equipped with dragon II pickups, wide/fat mahogany neck and indian rosewood fretboard. Forget about serial numbers, pic not provided, put that route out of your head and do this: Suppose you had to judge the authenticity of this guitar given nothing but ONLY these pictures and the information I provided, what would your experienced verdict be? I need your intuition since you all have much more experience with these magnificent guitars. Thank you all in advance, I'm counting on you guys.

 

[Brad737]

Looks legit to me.

 

[henryjurstin13]

I'm not a pro - but, it looks legit to me as well. And a good looking top to boot!

 

[László]

Looks legit to me, too.

 

[vchizzle]

Looks like a PRS to me.

 

[Coopster]

All looks legit to me.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Looks real...actually great, and great neck shape, too...

 

[kes7u]

I know, I know. You said not to. But why not check the serial number???

 

[DHW]

Is it a custom or a ce? I found it on Ebay and if it is a cu it's a great deal. If it's a CE then it's priced about right. Great guitar either way and you wouldn't regret it I wouldn't think.

 

[WEDGE]

Custom. CE would have a maple neck and different headstock face also I believe.

 

[DHW]

Custom. CE would have a maple neck and different headstock face also I believe.

Good point. Looks like a solid deal. Though, after seeing some pics on the other forum of a deal gone bad I would INSIST on a picture of the serial number and the back of it.

 

[rocguitar]

One more vote for it being a genuine PRS!

 

[MikeD]

I'm not an expert but I have spent quite a bit of time obsessing on PRS guitars and the pics you've shown do not throw up any red flags.

It's likely the real deal

 

[g.wizz]

It's a legit cu22 with moons and a very nice top, I bet the neck is wide fat too

 

[sleary]

It's legit

 

[HANGAR18]

Buy it.
Before I do. hahaha