Were Regular neck profiles available on mid-90s CE-22s?

[jrw32]

I have a 95 CE-22 with what feels like a Regular neck profile. Did PRS make them with this profile in the mid-90s? Thanks all!

 

[dbonanno]

What is a "regular" neck profile?

 

[jrw32]

What is a "regular" neck profile?

See PRS neck specs here: http://www.prsguitars.com/csc/neckprofiles.html. As far as I know, the Regular was also referred to as the "Standard" neck profile. This nut width sure feels narrower to me than a W/F or W/T.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I want to say CE22's only came WF or WT, I could be wrong though.

 

[jrw32]

I want to say CE22's only came WF or WT, I could be wrong though.

I always thought so too, but this CE22 I just received is definitely not 1 11/16 nut width, and the profile feels a little rounder like a Pattern Regular.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That is awesome, I really like the regular.

 

[jrw32]

That is awesome, I really like the regular.

Not sure how I feel about it. The seller told me he was positive it was a W/T.

 

[rabidhamster]

If its got a regular neck on it then its pretty rare, and badass. Its possible- they did make one offs in the 90s as well. Any photos? It might say something about it in the pickup cavities if it is a one off of some kind. What does it measure at the nut?

 

[garrettb]

From what I recall, CE22 was wide fat and CE24 was wide thin. But that was later in the 90's.

 

[jrw32]

If its got a regular neck on it then its pretty rare, and badass. Its possible- they did make one offs in the 90s as well. Any photos? It might say something about it in the pickup cavities if it is a one off of some kind. What does it measure at the nut?

The nut measures 1.6534 inches, which is 1 21/32. I didn't pull the pickups, though there is a number 12 & smilely face written in the trem cavity under the springs. Sadly, I've got it back on the market already as I don't get along with the narrower nut width. :redface:

 

[pat10295]

And I'm the new owner. Small world! Thanks again by the way!

 

[rabidhamster]

And I'm the new owner. Small world! Thanks again by the way!

Doh, I shouldve checked back sooner, hahaha. Congrats!! Any pics?

 

[markie]

And I'm the new owner. Small world! Thanks again by the way!

Great find man, especially if it has a regular neck carve!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Great find man, especially if it has a regular neck carve!

Yup!

 

[CantankerousCarl]

Great find man, especially if it has a regular neck carve!

+1

I am generally a WT guy, but my 1997 CE24 has a regular carve (didn't know they made them, thought I was going crazy at first) but I kinda like it to switch things up.

Congrats on the new axe!

 

[pat10295]

Thanks guys! I'll post a NGD thread as soon as it's in my hands.

 

[tgreenland]

Ce-24 maple top is regular.
Ce-24 mahogany is wide thin.
Ce-22 maple top. is wide fat.
Ce-22 mahogany is wide fat.

 

[rabidhamster]

Ce-24 maple top is regular.
Ce-24 mahogany is wide thin.
Ce-22 maple top. is wide fat.
Ce-22 mahogany is wide fat.

This is correct in the instances that it isn't incorrect. The majority of maple top CEs I've tried have wide thin necks for example...

 

[tgreenland]

Interesting.

 

[pat10295]

Received the guitar today in excellent shape. It is indeed 1 21/32" at the nut. It's also lighter than my last CE22. Feels lovely! Pics to come tomorrow.