Real private stock? Or replica?

[GuitarJammin]

https://houston.craigslist.org/msg/d/houston-prs-custom-24-private-stock/7018160419.html

I just saw this looking around...I'm probably wrong but it looks like an artist with a rosewood neck. It looks like the headstock veneer was removed and a eagle applied. However it does have the Gold writing that may or may not be legit.

It's probably real...but looks like a really great artist instead of a crazy private stock to me. That low key vibe is appealing to me. Just wondering what you guys think.

PS#5608

 

[Boogie]

That looks pretty genuine to me...you know from here in the cheap seats. There’s nothing wrong with an understated Private Stock, IMO. Quite the opposite, actually.

 

[Clashcityrocker]

I'd say it's real.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Looks real to me too.

 

[Black Plaid]

I don't think you can get maple binding on anything but a PS.

 

[GuitarJammin]

Sweet! Thanks! I really do like the look and the function. I've never even had the chance to use a sweet switch...i don't even know what it does. Don't tell me either i want it to be a mystery until i hear it.

 

[Tonart]

Perfectly legit. If still doubtful, ask to see the certificate. That should seal it.

 

[GuitarJammin]

In the off chance they don't have it..i can forgive that now after receiving validation from other forum members. I'm sure if I decide to buy it I'll be able to obtain a copy from PRS CS.

 

[WA Paul]

Looks like a killer PS to me. With a full Braz neck and 53/10s should sound great too!

 

[FunkyFreeman]

It's a legit PS. The only thing that caught my eye is that despite having a BRW neck, the headstock is faced with curly mahogany veneer which is uncommon but the customer can ask for this as well. Probably the customer wanted to mimic the pre fac guitars as said in the description.

BTW I recommend asking the seller for PS certificate of this guitar to see the specs before buying.

 

[Tonart]

I have the PS number just one before

 

[11top]

I don’t think that it’s “low key” makes it less of a private stock. It has a really nice fiddleback top and ribbon mahogany back. If it’s indeed a BRW neck (which it appears it is), that makes it pretty special.

 

[Jazzedout]

Nothing low key about that top IMHO.

 

[bodia]

I'd do that fiddle all day long!

 

[veinbuster]

I like it.
It does make me a bit sad to see a Private Stock relegated to Craig’s list though.

 

[WA Paul]

I like it.
It does make me a bit sad to see a Private Stock relegated to Craig’s list though.

Ditto!