Its finally happened.
The ME1 has been on my must-have some day list for a while. I have come across a few but either they haven't been the spec I want (aka not Double cut Trem) or too expensive compared to the market price.
Then out of nowhere it appeared. I didn't pick it up immediately though, being pushed instead into solemn contemplation about how much I've spent on guitars, especially in the last year. So I almost didn't do it but worry not, good sense prevailed.
It's from 2012, in Yellow Tiger. 57/08 pups, pattern neck, ebony tuner buttons (is that a thing), about 8 pounds and I got it brand new from the dealer as an NOS. The neck is especially figured, looking almost like Tiger Stripes in theme with the top (honestly that's what pushed me over the edge to buy it).
I have a few questions though for those in the know.
- It dates to 13th December 2012 so sounds like one of the last ME1s but would love to know if anyone has a later one.
- It has a two piece mahogany body. As far as I knew, all core PRS's have one piece mahogany bodies but love to know more about this. In case you are wondering, it doesn't bother me at all.
More detailed video to come in a while as i ve been too busy with business trips and a holiday
but for now some phone pics (Please excuse the poor quality and dim lighting)
Oh and it sounds lovely. I think it is easily as loud acoustically as my 594 which is the gold standard for this (Comparo to come soon)
The ME1 has been on my must-have some day list for a while. I have come across a few but either they haven't been the spec I want (aka not Double cut Trem) or too expensive compared to the market price.
Then out of nowhere it appeared. I didn't pick it up immediately though, being pushed instead into solemn contemplation about how much I've spent on guitars, especially in the last year. So I almost didn't do it but worry not, good sense prevailed.
It's from 2012, in Yellow Tiger. 57/08 pups, pattern neck, ebony tuner buttons (is that a thing), about 8 pounds and I got it brand new from the dealer as an NOS. The neck is especially figured, looking almost like Tiger Stripes in theme with the top (honestly that's what pushed me over the edge to buy it).
I have a few questions though for those in the know.
- It dates to 13th December 2012 so sounds like one of the last ME1s but would love to know if anyone has a later one.
- It has a two piece mahogany body. As far as I knew, all core PRS's have one piece mahogany bodies but love to know more about this. In case you are wondering, it doesn't bother me at all.
More detailed video to come in a while as i ve been too busy with business trips and a holiday
but for now some phone pics (Please excuse the poor quality and dim lighting)Oh and it sounds lovely. I think it is easily as loud acoustically as my 594 which is the gold standard for this (Comparo to come soon)
