Is valid 10 Top Custom 24

[Tommy Pang]

Hi there, recently I bought a 2004 used PRS custom 24 10 top but the maple top is not very clear and obvious (especially the bottom left side) as other 10 top that I seen. Don't have much info of the previous owner and no tag/doc in the hardcase just knowing the guitar is from Japan. Can any of the experts here can helps verify?

Thank you in advances

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on a beautiful instrument.

If you’re asking about the lacquer, it would appear that moisture has gathered under the gloss coat and caused it to cloud.

This is something that can be fixed but it may cost quite a bit.

I also note that whoever set up the saddles on the tremolo bridge went for a pretty pattern, which will affect the intonation. You may want to have this sorted, by yourself if you have the knowledge and skill or send it to a guitar luthier.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

If you’re concerned about it being a genuine 10 top, send an email to [email protected] with the serial number of your guitar and they may be able to help.

 

[Tommy Pang]

Welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on a beautiful instrument.

If you’re asking about the lacquer, it would appear that moisture has gathered under the gloss coat and caused it to cloud.

This is something that can be fixed but it may cost quite a bit.

I also note that whoever set up the saddles on the tremolo bridge went for a pretty pattern, which will affect the intonation. You may want to have this sorted, by yourself if you have the knowledge and skill or send it to a guitar luthier.

Thanks!
Yeah, that's why I bought this guitar slightly cheaper since I not in US can't send to any PRS tech center might send to one of my trusted tech to adjust the bridge height plus some setup.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

The clouding to the lacquer won’t make a difference to the instrument tonally and it obviously has been played as the chrome has worn from the bridge.

Play it in good health.