S2 Custom 22 S-H in Dark Cherry Sunburst Colour Change?

Andy123

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There appears to be a significant colour change in the S2 Custom 22 Semi-Hollow in Dark Cherry Sunburst between 2016 and 2017.

The 2016 model appears to be a fairly uniform dark brown. See, for example:
a) http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/s2/s2_custom_22_semi_hollow
b)
c) https://reverb.com/item/2322625-prs-s2-custom-22-semi-hollow-dark-cherry-sunburst-with-gig-bag-2016

The 2017 Dark Cherry finish, however, appears to have a light centre, shading into a dark red border. See for example:
a) http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/s2/s2_custom_22_semi_hollow1
b) https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/S2CU22HV7DS

Has the S2 Dark Cherry Sunburst finish changed between 2016 and 2017 ?

Thanks! Best - Andy
 
They vary quite a bit from guitar to guitar, based on how the wood soaks up the stain. Also, the color from photograph to photograph is different based on the light in the room, etc.

That's how the Dark Cherry Bursts have run since time immemorial. :)
 
Thanks for your reply. Yes, finishes and photos vary of course.

But my question is that *all* the 2016 pictures & videos appear to be a dark brown; whilst *all* the 2017's seem to be a light burst centre with a red border. (See the links I posted). In other words, this doesn't appear to be random variation of finish or photo, but a consistent difference over the two years. Is that right> Best - Andy
 
I second Les' opinion. Just random variation. A google image search shows both years looking the same to me.
 
Thanks for your reply. Yes, finishes and photos vary of course.

But my question is that *all* the 2016 pictures & videos appear to be a dark brown; whilst *all* the 2017's seem to be a light burst centre with a red border. (See the links I posted). In other words, this doesn't appear to be random variation of finish or photo, but a consistent difference over the two years. Is that right> Best - Andy

Yeah, I saw the links. I've had (and seen) varying DCB PRSes over the years, including a 2016 with a light center, and darker ones. I had my first DCB in 2002, and several others since, and they were all over the map. Some very light, some darker.

Seriously, it's not a thing at all.

If you're worried about it, don't order one in that color; wait to find one you like.
 
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