Sold my first PRS today...

[andy474x]

Milestone of a day for me... not in a good way, but also not in a bad way I suppose. I sold my first PRS (first one I ever owned that is) - an 06 SE Custom. Great guitar, but it's acquired some cosmetic damage over the years, and with my other SE's, it was a bit redundant. I repaired a few blems the best I could and sold her to a nice guy for a great price, and I think it all worked out - he gets a good deal on a good axe, and I'm thinning out some amps and guitars (to put the money towards something special, there's always a catch ).

Sometimes you've gotta let em go - this guitar was my learning canvas, for playing, for modding, for repairing. Not a super special guitar by most people's standards but it got me through a lot of gigs and never let me down. I think that says a lot for a guitar that I bought secondhand on a college budget, and put a LOT of hours on. Hopefully the next owner gets as much out of her as I did!

 

[Egads]

So hard to see one go, even if you are ready for it. Hopefully something fun will take its place!

 

[captdg]

Speaking of Cosmetic Damage, has anyone seen the Fenders that have the fretboard and body with worn spots already there? They want 2-3k for a guitar that likks like a mugshot.

 

[garrett]

I know the feeling. My first PRS was a CU24. Bought it new in '98 and sold it in 2011. Put in a lot of great hours playing that guitar. It was my first humbucker guitar and it took my playing new places.

But there comes a time when letting go is the right thing to do.

 

[vchizzle]

The period between letting one go and the new acquisition is toughest...it'll get better.

 

[jfb]

I remember quite well selling my first PRS. Didn't have to and likely shouldn't have.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

not bangin'