Thinking about Goldtops

[Tucson Thump]

After seeing the sweet goldtop that Diverdan bought it started me to thinking about how mighty fine a goldtop PRS looks. I found something online that I almost pulled the trigger on but then decided to look for a DGT instead as I prefer the neck profile and the pickups (and I wasn't paid by Mike Duncan to say that).

However, since others who like goldtops are checking this thread I thought I'd pass along a link to a mint CU24. I've messaged with the owner and he seems like a straight-up guy. I have no financial interest in this guitar nor do I know the seller but it seems like a sweet guitar looking for a goldtop aficionado.

https://reverb.com/item/4825847-paul-reed-smith-custom-24-30th-anniversary-mint-condition

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

I got in a discussion with a friend of mine about gold tops. He thinks they are only for Gibbys and I fully disagree. Would love to own a PRS gold top one day!

 

[Tucson Thump]

I got in a discussion with a friend of mine about gold tops. He thinks they are only for Gibbys and I fully disagree. Would love to own a PRS gold top one day!

Agree. Gold Strats or Teles or Gretsches don't do it for me ... other than an LP I only swoon over PRS goldtops

 

[Whitecat]

Gold paint adds 9.6% more mojo to any guitar, guaranteed.

I used to have a goldtop Stripped 58, it had the fattest midrange of any PRS I've ever owned prior or since.

 

[CatStrangler]

I'm trying to hatch a plan for a goldtop myself.

 

[Tucson Thump]

Gold paint adds 9.6% more mojo to any guitar, guaranteed.

Can I quote that statistic?

 

[PRSAK]

That goldtop 30th is sweeeeet!! Somebody please buy that before I do. My goldtop CE22 (avatar) would love a brother. And I agree...gold only allowed on LPs and PRSs.

 

[DogPhishHead]

That goldtop 30th is sweeeeet!! Somebody please buy that before I do. My goldtop CE22 (avatar) would love a brother. And I agree...gold only allowed on LPs and PRSs.

Dave's Guitars had a couple of those in the fall...both going for under $2k....that hybrid hardware is SO sexy.

 

[Whitecat]

Can I quote that statistic?

Yes, with the caveat: *Not a guarantee.

 

[John Beef]

I had a goldtop McRosie, it was the nicest guitar I have ever owned.

 

[Mike Duncan]

A goldtop is good for your soul.

 

[Andyp]

Has anyone toyed with the idea of Gold leafing one? Might be pretty slick.

 

[bodia]

Has anyone toyed with the idea of Gold leafing one? Might be pretty slick.

Like this?
http://prsguitars.com/gom_september/

And to lesser degree....
http://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/finally-done-x2.19041/

 

[CatStrangler]

Has anyone toyed with the idea of Gold leafing one? Might be pretty slick.

Like this?
http://prsguitars.com/gom_september/

And to lesser degree....
http://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/finally-done-x2.19041/

This is the plan I speak of.

 

[Andyp]

Yep, that would be it.... Awesome.

 

[Andyp]

I gold leafed an old strat body and it was surprisingly easy.....

 

[bodia]

This is the plan I speak of.

Get after it!

 

[django49]

Always loved Goldtops. Still have the three, but none of them PRSi.....Two Hamers, one Frank Hartung. Just recently let the GT Les Paul go, at the other three meet all my needs.

 

[Andyp]

I've got a "studio" bonamassa and I'm thinking a PRS would make an excellent cousin

 

[markd21]

I have a Semi-Hollow Custom 22 Gold Top. It is super-sweet. I have ALWAYS wanted one, and I got this for a GREAT price at GC.