Rare PRSi sighting

[Huggy Love]

So I'm down in San Jose running an errand and I decide to stop by one of the few independent music stores left in this world of big box distribution and online sales, The Guitar Showcase. A true relic of the old days when the Bay Area was a hotbed of popular acts, they've been in the biz for a long time and haven't changed much. God Bless em.

So I'm in the back area, the dark chamber where all the good amps (Mesa, PRS, etc) used PRSi and vintage Gibson archtops, and what do I place my eyes upon? .... not one... not two..... but three PRS with mondo craZY dragon inlays, you know, the ones that you would be afraid to play and would most likely display it in a roped off corner of your living room with a security guard on duty 24/7. I have no idea why they had three that fetch such a price (thousands & thousands!!!), and might even have a chance of never selling at all (IMHO), but I didn't have time to chat it up with the staff about them and took a few shots for you folks. (pics just OK, items were behind glass)

I've got GAS right now but it's a good thing I don't have a Santana fetish like Sergio.

 

[Andrew Paul]

Holy crap! That’s a Leese “golden eagle “ Dragon. That’s cool! Drooooooool

 

[bodia]

Man, if i could drop an f-bomb, right here would be the time! Holy smokes!

 

[Mozzi]

WOW - my 'money no object' guitars just sitting there....


I would love adopt them, to be able to give them a home, give them a place to be loved and cherished....

 

[Collywobbles]

I think one is a Dragon 3 from the inlay. Also the three Les Pauls all look like they are 1950s ones from what I can see. Plus a possible 50s Strat lurking in the background too. Looks like a really neat shop. Can't see any of them on the shop's website, which is a shame.

 

[matonanjin]

I think one is a Dragon 3 from the inlay. Also the three Les Pauls all look like they are 1950s ones from what I can see. Plus a possible 50s Strat lurking in the background too. Looks like a really neat shop. Can't see any of them on the shop's website, which is a shame.

Plus what looks to be a '57 Chevy in the background! Yes a really neat shop.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Those are incredible! Great find! I haven’t stumbled on a place that good yet in my travels.

 

[Andrew Paul]

Man, if i could drop an f-bomb, right here would be the time! Holy smokes!

AMEN !! lol

 

[Andrew Paul]

Do I dare ask the price tag? I see 5K was it 15 or 25 or more?

 

[bodia]

Do I dare ask the price tag? I see 5K was it 15 or 25 or more?

I'm pretty sure it was 15, at least the 2nd one was. Not sure on the Leese G.E.

 

[veinbuster]

Do I dare ask the price tag? I see 5K was it 15 or 25 or more?

The 25th is tagged 15K. I would expect the older one to be more.

I kind of want to book a flight though.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bangin’!

 

[WA Paul]

Cool! Dragon III (my fav version) and two Dragon 25th anniversary models. All killer and no filler

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Man, if i could drop an f-bomb, right here would be the time! Holy smokes!

"Fiddlesticks" is still on the table unless Alan sees it.

 

[László]

Hey, I’ve got a dragon!

Unfortunately, it’s a rug.

 

[vchizzle]

Hey, I’ve got a dragon!

Unfortunately, it’s a rug.

I think your dragon looks high as...

 

[vchizzle]

That’s cool, trying to remember if I’ve actually seen one for sale in person. I’ve seen a few, just not for sale I don’t think.

 

[elvis]

I shop there often. Good place.

 

[alantig]

"Fiddlesticks" is still on the table unless Alan sees it.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

This really brightened my morning. THANKS!!!