NGD: Coming back home...

[your name here]

So, a while back I stupidly sold the '99 McCarty I'd had from '99-'15 in a fit of G.A.S.. After being heartbroken for a while and realizing I was an idiot, I started hunting for another PRS. A few days ago, I found this one. I could've had another '99 McCarty, but even while owning my last one I'd wanted a second PRS with a trem. I also wanted to give the modern pickups and switching a shot. So I ordered it. A flawless (somehow) 2012 Cu24 10 top in Faded Blue Burst, with a Patrern Regular neck and 59/09's.

I dig the shape of the neck. Wasn't sure how I'd feel after living with a Wide Fat for so long, but this one's just fine. Not too small. I kinda expected the edges to be a bit more rolled based on what I'd read, but it still feels good.

The pickups are really nice, too. Clearer and snappier than the McCarty's, which I'm enjoying. I also like that there's not as much volume lost, when they're tapped. I'm curious to hear some 85/15's too, but that can wait until my next PRS. which will be soon. Haha.

Here are some pics. I'm digging the look, even though I normally don't gravitate to blue guitars... Blue PRS though... They seem to always grab me. Haha





My crappy shots:



Paul gave my this control cavity cover back in '06 or so, when I went to the factory/hung out in his studio... Figured I'd pull it out and put it to use.

 

[your name here]

Sorry for the typos... Tried to edit, but I'm getting a "your post is spam-like or contains inappropriate elements" pop-up...

Anybody know what's up with that? Haha

 

[Alan Manning]

Nice Axe Lefty!! congrats !!!

 

[toothace]

Congrats!! You know that it just sounds better if it's blue!

 

[CantankerousCarl]

Also not big on blue guitars...but I wouldn't throw that one out of bed for eatin crackers. Gorgeous!

 

[László]

That is one beautiful axe! Great that you've found one that sweet, and a lefty to boot!

 

[veinbuster]

Even harder to get a replacement for a lefty.
It looks great.
Enjoy.

 

[bodia]

Sweet score!

 

[g.wizz]

You scored big time
Enjoy this Blue Beast

 

[studiotan]

That is a really nice blue burst - congrats on the 24! Cool to see the lefty's represented.

 

[watelessness]

Awesome!

 

[your name here]

Thanks guys!

I was thinking for the next one I might go for a 10 top quilt... As I like a lot of the fade/glow finishes I'm seeing on the Private Stocks, I might try to have it refinished by the PTC...

Is there a limit to what they offer in order to keep the PS stuff exclusive, or can I spec whatever I want?

 

[andross182]

Thanks guys!

I was thinking for the next one I might go for a 10 top quilt... As I like a lot of the fade/glow finishes I'm seeing on the Private Stocks, I might try to have it refinished by the PTC...

Is there a limit to what they offer in order to keep the PS stuff exclusive, or can I spec whatever I want?

I believe you can't refinish an non PS guitar with a PD finish. That is a sexy blue though!

 

[bodia]

Thanks guys!

I was thinking for the next one I might go for a 10 top quilt... As I like a lot of the fade/glow finishes I'm seeing on the Private Stocks, I might try to have it refinished by the PTC...

Is there a limit to what they offer in order to keep the PS stuff exclusive, or can I spec whatever I want?

PTC won't do any PS finishes (found out first hand a couple of months ago). They will do any current core and Artist Pack colors, as well as most previous core and AP colors.

 

[your name here]

PTC won't do any PS finishes (found out first hand a couple of months ago). They will do any current core and Artist Pack colors, as well as most previous core and AP colors.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Rob@AMI]

Love the blue burst - HNGD!

 

[bodia]

Good to know. Thanks!

You're welcome

 

[clasbtenn]

Wow! that is beautiful! Contrats sent.

 

[RGM]

I love blue guitars, and that one is beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[prsrocker1988]

Nice.