NGD Part 1 of 2

[Solteroblues]

So thanks to the good folks at Righteous Guitars outside of Atlanta, I was able to bring home this beauty...

It's a 2008 245 Artist out of the shop owner's personal collection, with what we think is a Brazilian board. No one even knows what color it is, but it's THE color I've had in my head of what I consider to be my Holy Grail of colors. It's too blue to be Blue Matteo, and nothing on the hangtag says what it is. Wide fat neck, hollow J birds, polished solid brass wraparound tailpiece, Artist Package with 245 pickups, and leather Artist case. Amazingly light (we're talking 7.5 lbs or so, rivals my CU24) yet very resonant and she just sings. In absolute MINT condition. Sadly, I traded my Artist V for this, but I never really bonded with it anyway.

More pics!

I have a 594 coming in tomorrow, so a VERY good week for me!

 

[bodia]

Spectacular top! Such a sick guitar! Congrats!

 

[veinbuster]

That looks fantastic.
The SC245 I have from that era sounds great, so yours probably will too.
Great guitar.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Ooo wee!! That's a purdy one.

 

[shimmilou]

Beautiful guitar! Congrats

I’m gonna guess Whale Blue. The MODCAT in the pup cavity might have the answer.

 

[markd21]

SWEET!!!!!

 

[Solteroblues]

Thanks guys will eventually check the MODCAT, but I know it definitely isn’t Whale Blue either. It’s so bright. It’s what I expected when I bought my first couple of Blue Matteos, but those all have some green in them. This one is pure blue. Cyan almost.

 

[WA Paul]

Sweeeettttt!!!!! Congrats! Love that top!

Looks like a fresh Blue Matteo to me. Possibly Aquamarine, but my Aquamarine is a bit darker shade.

 

[elvis]

I would have killed for that a few years ago. I've moved on from my blue period, so you're safe I guess.

Send the serial to PRS and they'll tell you the build specs.

 

[Lightningflash]

So thanks to the good folks at Righteous Guitars outside of Atlanta, I was able to bring home this beauty...

It's a 2008 245 Artist out of the shop owner's personal collection, with what we think is a Brazilian board. No one even knows what color it is, but it's THE color I've had in my head of what I consider to be my Holy Grail of colors. It's too blue to be Blue Matteo, and nothing on the hangtag says what it is. Wide fat neck, hollow J birds, polished solid brass wraparound tailpiece, Artist Package with 245 pickups, and leather Artist case. Amazingly light (we're talking 7.5 lbs or so, rivals my CU24) yet very resonant and she just sings. In absolute MINT condition. Sadly, I traded my Artist V for this, but I never really bonded with it anyway.

More pics!

I have a 594 coming in tomorrow, so a VERY good week for me!

You like blue, don't you?!?!
I do too....and that thing is awesome!

 

[Solteroblues]

You like blue, don't you?!?!
I do too....and that thing is awesome!

Haha, YES!

I like blue, like really bold, bright blue, and the more traditional honey/yellow/amber colors.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Amazing figured top, congrats.

 

[WA Paul]

Now that I can look at this on my iPad instead of my phone, I’d definitely say Blue Matteo. Oh yeah, dibs if you ever decide to part with this beauty!

 

[jak3af3r]

That blue/natural back combo is a real winner!

 

[g.wizz]

spectacular top and color you lucky...
Congrats, can't wait to see the 594 you cherry picked.

 

[Andy80]

That's a real ugly guitar - said no one ever

 

[emesem7]

Was just thinking that PRS Singlecuts never did it for me but DAMN that is one pretty guitar. WOW Congrats!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Congrats!!

 

[garrett]

Score! Righteous is the best! Brian has a killer collection. When they first opened, he had a PRS from every year going across the top of one of the walls.

Do you live in the area?

 

[László]

Certainly is gorgeous! Enjoy it!