The Real Holy Grail PRS

[Andrew Paul]

I like hints.

Nice Teeth!!!!

 

[WEDGE]

What’s the story on this one, Paul?

I scored an old CE for dirt cheap that was rough, don’t remember the year but it was a Classic Electric so fairly early. Was going to fix it up but my skills are super limited so I got the idea to hot rod it instead of hoping for a shiny makeover.

The hardest part was removing the finish which burned through a can of stripper and a pile of sandpaper sheets and foam blocks. I cut and glued a wood block in the neck pup hole, and filled in the surface and the knob holes in with wood putty.

I wanted it to be better and actually threw it in the closet for a long while in frustration at my inability to make it ‘better’ finish wise. Finally I gave in and made it a player. Looks killer from more than a few feet away if you don’t get right up on it.

All parts are original (Dragon 1, Mann one piece trem, volume pot, output Jack) with the exception of the new nut, strap buttons, rattle can paint, and the headstock sticker I got on eBay. Plays okay, needs to go in for a real setup, but sounds really good.

 

[László]

You’ve all heard Mr. Clean strut his stuff with virtually every PRS pickup known. The DGTs that remain in it complete the magic equation. When CRGTR said, “there’s something special about this one” I knew he wasn’t embellishing. After 6+ years, I can confirm he’s right.

It’s a pleasure just to gaze upon that picture.

 

[WA Paul]

It’s a pleasure just to gaze upon that picture.

Guitar and amp version of a top hat and tails

 

[BobbyC]

Hi all, just reaching out for your opinion on holy grail PRS...
I have an opportunity to trade a couple of high end guitars ( one unplayed Gibson R8 true historic and one mint PRS Me 1 ) for a 1985 PRS in also mint shape, serial number around 5 0300. ( Moons, no birds, solid mahogany top) . Thoughts on this trade? Good deal or no?

Thanks.

 

[Mozzi]

Hi all, just reaching out for your opinion on holy grail PRS...
I have an opportunity to trade a couple of high end guitars ( one unplayed Gibson R8 true historic and one mint PRS Me 1 ) for a 1985 PRS in also mint shape, serial number around 5 0300. ( Moons, no birds, solid mahogany top) . Thoughts on this trade? Good deal or no?

Thanks.

That is really down to you but if I was in your position, I wouldn't make that trade.

Trading in two guitars, both great, for a year 1 PRS Standard is not something I would do. It my well be an asset, something that is likely to rise in value just because of its age but as with everything, it depends on how collectable it may be if/when you come to sell and how much someone would be willing to pay but I would expect the Maple top/Bird inlay 85 PRS guitars to be more collectable.

As a musician though, I would rather keep the two guitars you have.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours and yours alone.

 

[Big Mike]

My personal 'grail'

Grissom's mapletop 24 from 85/86 he used on Joe Ely's Live at Liberty Lunch etc..

 

[BobbyC]

Thanks for your opinion. It would be just as a collector piece, but I think you may be right about the solid body and lack of birds. If it had the top and birds, may be more enticing of a deal. I saw one exactly like the one being offered at Righteous Guitars (on line video comparing a 1985 to a 2018 custom 24) They were asking $17 K US at the time for the 1985.

 

[Big Mike]

Thanks for your opinion. It would be just as a collector piece, but I think you may be right about the solid body and lack of birds. If it had the top and birds, may be more enticing of a deal. I saw one exactly like the one being offered at Righteous Guitars (on line video comparing a 1985 to a 2018 custom 24) They were asking $17 K US at the time for the 1985.

Little high. Lot high really.
if it was one of the original 20 at NAMM maybe.

 

[BobbyC]

My personal 'grail'

Grissom's mapletop 24 from 85/86 he used on Joe Ely's Live at Liberty Lunch etc..

Wow, great video. Thx for sharing.

 

[bodia]

Hi all, just reaching out for your opinion on holy grail PRS...
I have an opportunity to trade a couple of high end guitars ( one unplayed Gibson R8 true historic and one mint PRS Me 1 ) for a 1985 PRS in also mint shape, serial number around 5 0300. ( Moons, no birds, solid mahogany top) . Thoughts on this trade? Good deal or no?

Thanks.

No way I'd make that trade. There is one on Reverb right now for $18k, but there were two previous, in good shape, that were listed around $6k. If it's just for collecting, your call. Personally, for playing, I'd rather have the ME 1.

 

[Rockmark]

Trade the Gibson straight across and keep the ME. That's the fair deal for you.

 

[veinbuster]

@Rockmark said grail. Singular...not tea service for twelve!

Would bubbles for eight be ok?

 

[bodia]

Would bubbles for eight be ok?

I like bubbles! Not as much as swirly drinks, though!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Would bubbles for eight be ok?

You’re gonna need a methuselah.

 

[Glide-bpm]

That's a good call. I'd call it the Holy Grail run, for sure! Baby Dragons unite!

And yet, another hint........

Yup. Westie is a candidate.

They and the Dirty 100 still change hands a bit, so maybe a bit short of holy.

I feel the violin guitar may be the one.

I really hate all 4 of you.........
And can I have your baby dragon West St?.....

 

[László]

That is really down to you but if I was in your position, I wouldn't make that trade.

Trading in two guitars, both great, for a year 1 PRS Standard is not something I would do. It my well be an asset, something that is likely to rise in value just because of its age but as with everything, it depends on how collectable it may be if/when you come to sell and how much someone would be willing to pay but I would expect the Maple top/Bird inlay 85 PRS guitars to be more collectable.

As a musician though, I would rather keep the two guitars you have.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours and yours alone.

+1

A guitar is worth what people will pay, and that’s cool if you’re collecting and trading, but...as a guitar player’s guitar, the ME would appeal to me a lot more.

 

[11top]

I really hate all 5 of you.........
And can I have your baby dragon West St?.....

Might as well spread the hate.

 

[11top]

+1

A guitar is worth what people will pay, and that’s cool if you’re collecting and trading, but...as a guitar player’s guitar, the ME would appeal to me a lot more.

And an R8 true historic is no slouch either.

 

[11top]

Nice Teeth!!!!

You suppose Toothace could fix ‘em?