I wonder how much of a backlog they’re working through that is limiting these choices. My Nov 2017 P245T build has covered 59/09s and a PV neck carve when the model standard is Pattern.
When I asked I qualified the questions with "since they have done a couple of runs with them" and was told that Paul doesn't like the sound of them so they don't offer them. I am not as famous as Joe or John so I don't have enough pull to make it happen.To me, that's a strange no-go from PRS. Did they give you any reason why they wouldn't do SS frets? Maybe if you tell PRS that you're really Joe Walsh, they'll give the go-ahead
This isn't affected by the backlog. I could have changed the neck carve. I was actually debating between the Pattern Vintage and Patter. I decided to stay with the Pattern Vintage since it is getting binding made of wood instead of plastic. I think that is one of the biggest feel differences I notice for me.
From what I have been told, they don't always have the one piece tops available because it is the hardest piece of wood for them to get in a private stock level of figuring. They like to know when these ones are coming so they can try to hold on to a few for you to choose from. Hopefully they will have a few when I am there or I may have to switch to a two piece top.
Makes sense. I prefer wood binding on necks as well for the same reason. I’d rather skip binding entirely than have plastic binding.
I was wondering how much selection would be available, considering it's a one-piece top...
I am hoping for that too.
I know the options since I went through the process. I have a bunch of them written down. They made some changes this year on what is available.
I don't mind the questions at all. That is part of the reason I started this thread. I think it is a good thing to share these experiences. I know I have enjoyed reading these types of posts over the years.
Hopefully there are no issues with me sharing this image. I got this link from going through the spec process. This is the finish and this one has the 20th anniversary birds like I am getting too.
The issue with the headstock was something to do with royalties as well as it being for a signature model. I guess I will have to hang on to my Ted since that guitar can't be recreated now even through PS.
The dragon inlay on the top was a similar response. They are reserved for dragon guitars only now.
Your guitar will be magnificent when it's done!I know the options since I went through the process. I have a bunch of them written down. They made some changes this year on what is available.
I don't mind the questions at all. That is part of the reason I started this thread. I think it is a good thing to share these experiences. I know I have enjoyed reading these types of posts over the years.
Hopefully there are no issues with me sharing this image. I got this link from going through the spec process. This is the finish and this one has the 20th anniversary birds like I am getting too.
Love that color! Great choice.I know the options since I went through the process. I have a bunch of them written down. They made some changes this year on what is available.
I don't mind the questions at all. That is part of the reason I started this thread. I think it is a good thing to share these experiences. I know I have enjoyed reading these types of posts over the years.
Hopefully there are no issues with me sharing this image. I got this link from going through the spec process. This is the finish and this one has the 20th anniversary birds like I am getting too.
Congrats! You should start another thread so we can follow your build!! Welcome to the forum!!!
I'm planning on it, once I have a better idea of the plan for next month! ..and once I'm allowed to make new threads!
Wow, not sure how you got a date in May. I was being told that the soonest I could probably get would be in August. I am now hearing it is going to be later in the year than than.
Dealers usually have dates pre booked and if they have space can take you. You’re just talking to a different dealer.
