Want a PRS but with non lacquered neck

[wm88]

Always been put off buying a PRS because of the glossy finish to the back of the neck's. A few years ago it seemed like there were a lot of guitars built with solid rosewood neck's but now, when I'm considering getting a PRS more than ever, there barely seems to be any of these models anymore and getting a guitar in a colour/spec I want with a rosewood neck seems difficult. Last time I played a PRS was in around 2010, have the lacers become less 'sticky' over the last 4 years?

 

[tolm]

I have a 2009 and 2013 model and don't find the finishes on either to be overly "sticky" to play - certainly not like some nitro finishes I've tried.

In terms of un-lacquered (or less lacquered), the Swamp Ash Special I had previously had a satin finish maple neck but you'd need to be looking second hand for one of those as I think they've been discontinued.

Also, the new Zach Myers SE single cut has a satin finish neck as well, I believe. But obviously it depends on what you're looking for!

 

[django49]

They are out there, depending upon your budget. Here are two that I would be seriously interested in had I not already picked up one from the same run there:

http://willcuttguitars.com/paul-ree...y-ted-mccarty-sc-245-livingston-lemondrop-188

http://willcuttguitars.com/paul-ree...rs-wood-library-ted-mccarty-dc-245-copper-305

VERY pleased with mine!

 

[Pfloyd57]

You could special order and get it with an Artist Package. That way you get the exact color you want with the neck you're looking for. I absolutely love the feel of the Rosewood neck on my new P24 Trem and I'm so glad I went with that option!

 

[shinksma]

P24 trem with rosewood neck. Gah....I think I have a new dream guitar...with a wide thin neck, oh yeah! I love my spruce HB, but the wide fat neck is not quite as lovely as the wide thin on my CU24.

Oh yeah, original topic: there are a few SEs offered with satin necks, and the AP method can certainly get you a rosewood neck still, AFAIK. So look around, and maybe find one used.

 

[László]

The maple necks are not gloss, they are infused with a paint or sealer of some kind that makes them feel like they're unfinished. You might like that as well.

 

[MOBirds]

My Artist Package Custom 22 has a maple neck with that sealer Les mentioned. It feels absolutely nekkid if you know what I mean.

 

[pat10295]

The NF3, DC3, Brent Mason are great options to choose from. Also I do believe you can order an Non-Glossy maple neck version of several models through the Artist Package Program. The Rosewood necks are great too.