strange serial number

[migabobo]

Hi, I have a chance to buy a PRS Custom 10 Top, but it has an strange serialnumber 2 24xxx (x=following digits) !
Is it from 1995 or 1992 or between or is it fake? Do anyone heared about this?
Thanks,
Björn

 

[Jazzedout]

1992 serial numbers should be around 13xxx 14xxx mark. Something doesn't look right.
Any pics of the guitar?

 

[migabobo]

Yes, I know - that's the problem. I have some pics, but I can't post them yet, because I am new at the forum.
The guitar also has a stamped 10 (I don't know when PRS change to written 10).

 

[Jazzedout]

Stamped 10 sounds right for 1992.
Could it be a badly written 14xxx instead of 24xxx in the s/n?
Host the pics on a hosting site and then link them here.

 

[migabobo]

No it is a 24xxx. Unfortunatly I also can't post a link in this forum before I got 3 posts.
Make it sense to ask the seller for a pic of the pickup cavities?

 

[SinSir]

There's your 3rd post. Pics will help

 

[migabobo]

Still doesn't work ("Uploads are not available."). Any ideas?

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Yeah you need to use a site like Imgur, Postimage etc. Upload your image/s to there and use the share to forum code in this box.

When you post your reply the image appears.

 

[migabobo]

Ah! Thank you!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

No problem, looking forward to your pics.

 

[migabobo]

 

[Alnus Rubra]

If you’re using the image tool above to upload photos, you don’t need to.

Just put the share code in this box and hit “post reply”.

Hope that works for you.

 

[migabobo]

I'm getting old ...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ikpoe294mok9v59/AABHYnpA8tQpLKfRwFYE3L9Qa?dl=0

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Definitely legit.

 

[Jazzedout]

Looks legit, but still strange....
It has the one piece trem and the knobs look period correct as well, but the serial number should't be at the 24xxx
Maybe a good refinish and a mistake in putting the S/N back?
As you suggest a picture of the bridge pickup cavity might help as well....

 

[migabobo]

Yes, I think so, too. But is there any reason for this s/n?
Is it possible to wipe away the s/n or is it under the clear coat?

 

[migabobo]

Ok, I will ask the seller for a picture and will report. Thank you all!

 

[DISTORT6]

My 1994 is 4 19xxx.
Aliens and/or hot tub time machine.

 

[migabobo]

okay ...
It looks like PRS serial number identification isn't that reliable after all.

 

[migabobo]

Ok. I got a picture of the bridge pickup cavity: and the no is ....
14471! And the colour should be whale blue!
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