Mine had the all maple neck, mahogany back, and maple top. It has a wide thin neck, hsh pickup configuration, fiveway selector switch and a pushpull tone knob for coil tapping. Custom 22 soapbar question official prs guitars forum. The quality continues with the distinctive black j bird inlays that adorn the maple fingerboard. The large group of 15 investors who own the paul reed smith guitar company obviously want to sell new prs guitars. Like the title says, i would like some opinions about the difference between the custom 22 and the custom 24. This is limitedrun prs 2010 custom 22 special in transparent charcoal finish with a 10 top. Browse the latest prs s2 guitars available at andertons music co. It originally came with swamp ash bass and treble humbuckers, as well as a lindy.
This has a mapletopped mahogany body, a maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. Prs only made the custom 22 soapbar for a few years, and its a shame. The neck is super comfortable, great for both rhythm and leadplaying, and the frets are incredibly clean. Prs custom 22 electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. Like the custom 24, the custom 22 uses a mahogany body with a curly maple top and is outfitted with stylish bird inlays though some custom builds use dots.
Dec 30, 2017 chris elphick demos a prs custom 22 at the unsungheroguitars workshop. Prs paul reed smith custom 22 soapbar limited with case. Prs limited edition custom 22 lefty antique white wild west. Seriously, the figure and 3d depth of this top is absolutely breathtaking. I have two prs customs an artist package 22, and a limited edition 24 with the 5708 pickups. The custom 24 has been the companys flagship model since 1985, and has enjoyed enduring popularity throughout its run. The paul reed smith custom 22 piezo p22 is the prss original piezoequipped solidbody guitar, providing musicians with the versatility of having both acoustic and electric guitar tones in one instrument. How does the limited edition custom 22 soapbar play. This prs cu 22 soapbar has a beautiful top 10 maple top, and is from the very first production run of this model.
But roll off the volume, and it becomes a sweet, cuddly puppy. Fantastic sounding playing and all original 2000 prs custom 22 triple pickup. Prs has always been renowned for its high quality finish and attention to detail. Paul reed smith mccarty singlecut 594 soapbar 2017 reverb. After playing my quicksilver that plays better then both of my 2 prefactory prs ce24s and like i said the baker plays like my prefactory prs custom 22 and any custom 24 i have played. Paul reed smith prs guitars old prs vs new prs guitars.
Mint paul reed smith prs single cut fair mccarty singlecut 594 soapbar limited. Before deciding to purchase a paul reed smith 20th anniversary custom 22 check out these two fantastic sites. Although they are not mccarty depth bodies, the addition of the trem and the 3rd p90 make them uber sweet. Mine is a 2002 and from what i can gather, its from the original run. Ive had my custom 22 soapbar for about a month or two, and its a really really cool axe. Just arriving, this 2018 prs experience limited edition custom 22 semi hollow in a great. Designed around the one that started it all, the custom 24, this limitededition model captures the foundational elements of an iconic model and adds the musical functionality of the pauls guitar, creating a new, versatile platform. Prs 2009 custom 22 matteo mist preowned wild west guitars. Choose one of our private stock models or let us build your dream instrument. For whatever reasons not a big seller, but they are great guitars. Dec 17, 2012 it is the testimony of prs excellence with guitar manufacturing more than two decades at this point. Prs paul reed smith custom 22 limited 3 soapbar 10 top. New rimfire series modeled on prs debuts in march daily. This is a amazingsounding, greatlooking, and greatplaying guitar that is alloriginal, and in excellentt condition.
Thorn gt90s are supposed to be the ultimate pickup upgrade for these. This is a limited run 2010 triple soapbar custom 22 ten top. Prs is excited to announce a limited run of custom 22 soapbar guitars, offering beefy single coil sounds in a unique 3pickup package. Prs custom 22 special 10 top limited run 2010 reverb. It features a mahogany body with a carved figured maple top, twentytwo frets, a twenty five inch scale, and mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard. So the typical prs description is half lp, half strat, right. As someone seriously afflicted by gas guitar acquisition syndrome, i have been guilty of buying quite a few guitars. Reed smithguitar collectionmusical instruments used 2010 paul reed smith custom 22 soapbar 10 top limited edition electric guitar angry larry.
Prs custom 22 soapbar quilted maple, 10 top mccarty sunburst body. Prs s2 studio limited black paul reed smith northeast music center. Prs custom 22 soapbar limited edition edition 10 top 2010. As for pickups, i upgraded mine to wolfetones and never looked back. The paul reed smith custom 22 tentop is one of prs s flagship guitars from the 1990s. The paul reed smith custom 22 tentop is one of prss flagship guitars from the 1990s. We sold several of these when they originally came outand we still have one left from that limited run. So they have mounted a huge advertising campaign to promote their newer models. If prs guitars had come to market back in 1985 with just an all mahogany guitar we probably wouldnt be writing about the company today. The prs custom 22 used to be equipped with dragon pickups, but now they have a pair of 5815 pickups.
Everything ive read points to them being duncans, made to prs specs. This beautiful guitar has a solid mahogany body, and a. Paul reed smith instruments and amps are the epitome of class and highquality workmanship in the music world and are often hailed as the. A very versatile guitar with a great lead pickup toneits still got all the paperwork and since it never hasbeen sold has the factory warranty. The custom 22 is a 22 fret version of the classic prs custom 24. They obviously dont want people to buy an older model. Paul reed smith 20th anniversary custom 22 is a testament to. This series will be called the practical rimfire challenge prc with eley as title sponsor. This used paul reed smith custom 22 soapbar 10top is like an ampedup strat double cutaway, three seymour duncan soapbar singlecoil pickups, and a fastplaying neck that expects to be shredded on. I was playing my custom 22 soapbar the other day original owner2001 birdsmaple boardviolin amber burst10 topgorgeous, one of my favorites of all time and i couldnt coax anything out of the bridge p90 that got close. Limited run of 500 guitars all signed and numbered. All brand names and logos such a fender guitars, gibson guitars, prs, paul reed smith, music man, ernie ball, rickenbacker, martin guitars, taylor guitars, etc. We fully insure all parcels and want to ensure that if there are any issues that they are dealt with in the most professional and practical manner possible. Paul reed smith custom 22 stoptail 10top 1993 2001.
In 2010 paul reed smith built a limited run of 150 custom 22 guitars with dgt david grissom trem shaped maple necks with three p90 pickups. The paul reed smith custom 22 solidbody electric guitar shares the distinction with the custom 24 of being among the first instruments crafted by paul reed smith. But few are revered as much as the mighty custom 24, which for many players represents the best of what prs has to offer. Tieto exkluzivne nastroje sa vyrabaju z vysoko kvalitnych materialov a vybranych vzacnych exotickych drevin od paul reed smith private stock. Paul reed smith custom 22 soapbar jazz and classic pop music. This is limited run prs 2010 custom 22 special in transparent charcoal finish with a 10 top. Like most highend prs guitars, the custom 22 was offered with a number of custom finishes and specifications. Show yourself and your gear some love with prs parts, accessories, and apparel. Chris elphick demos a prs custom 22 at the unsungheroguitars workshop.
Northeast music center owner jack gretz has been a dealer for prs guitars. Private stock custom 22 soapbar cielom prs private stock je vyrobit exkluzivnu gitaru pre buduceho majitela. Up for consideration is a 1999 paul reed smith custom 22 soapbar electric guitar and original hardshell case. Custom 22, brazilian fretboard and headstock overlay, pink heart abalone birds and signature, the word brazilian is inlayed on the face of the headstock in green abalone ripple, goldnickel hybrid hardware configuration, 10 top only. Paul reed smith electric guitars 2001 prs custom 22.
The success of the custom 22 gives it an esteemed place in the expanding prs lineup, and this version is a beautiful, playable instrument that sounds at least as good as it looks. Bringing the mccarty 594 instruments to the s2 lineup. Prs guitars 10th anniversary for northeast music center wood library run. Private stock represents the highest quality of materials, the most personally crafted instruments, and the greatest level of customization available from prs. Loving everything about the guitar except the stock p90s. Mccarty 594 models were designed to rival the best vintage instruments, meticulously specd with a 24. Add to cart sold out very good condition overall milky white finish fade, worst on the bottom of the guitar. Prs limited edition custom 22 soapbar sapphire sweetwater. Specs similar to the custom 22, but with maple neck and fretboard, optional rosewood fretboard regular d neck carve, 3 seymour duncan soapbar singlecoils with 5way. Highquality prs solidbody guitar tone with 3 soapbar pickups. New listing prs private stock custom 24 bonnie pink electric guitar paul reed smith. Sephirothic stories ps4 this product is coming soon. Home accessories articles builders gallery for sale composers guitarists movies sheet music free pdfs recordings teachers radio group. Whether you choose one of our private stock models or spec a built to order instrument, every private stock is carefully conceived and built with a oneoff mentality.
Prs custom 22 piezo 10top dark cherry burst solidbody electric guitar with mahogany body, maple 10top, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 2 humbucking pickups, and piezo pickup. Prs guitars in store now guitar factory parramatta. Prs guitars need no introduction, as a high end manufacturer its instruments are on the wish list of many a guitarist. The custom 22 is a classic workhorse with all the tones youve come to expect from you prs with a distinctive, warm midrange and clarity. Baker guitars to prs guitars comparison ed roman guitars. Usually i love p90s but personally dont care for these.
Prs custom 22 limited 3 soapbar, 10 top, quilted sapphire, new prs limited custom 22 soapbar. Opinions on prs custom 22 soapbarp90s the gear page. After nearly 30 years in the business paul reed smith has created some undeniably classic guitars. Size extra small small medium large extra large 2xl 3xl 4xl. Prs custom 22 soapbar 2001 namm edition 10 top, trans red, maple neck, 3 pickup, dneck, phase 1 locking tuners. All brand names and logos such a fender guitars, gibson guitars, prs, paul reed smith, music man, ernie ball, rickenbacker, martin. Stevensville, md july 16, 2017 prs guitars is proud to offer the acclaimed mccarty 594 and mccarty singlecut 594 with prsseymour duncan soapbar pickups. The prs 20th anniversary custom 22 is the culmination of years of electric manufacturing skill.
The pinnacle of prs design, materials, and execution. This is one of the finestsounding models prs has ever produced. Same as the custom 22, but with a piezo pickup system. Our product photos are the actual, specific serial number for sale. This guitar has the dual cutaway prs body with the flat top. Prs mccarty 594 soapbar singlecut 10 top black gold burst paul reed smith core. Paul reed smith custom 22 2001 orange price guide reverb. The addition of a hollow chamber and modern fhole give this guitar a musical midrange and internal reverb making it very light, comfortable and versatile. I usually wait until i am fairly certain that i would like to try a particular model which sometimes takes quite a while and a fair amount of reading. Ill get that out of the way, but its a way overly simplified description to give this guitar.
Prs guitars introduces mccarty 594 soapbar limiteds. Custom 22 soapbar advice official prs guitars forum. Offering beefy singlecoil sounds in a unique 3pickup package. In fact, prs recently did a very limited reissue run ive seen the number set at 100 pieces but this is one of the originals. Its a beautiful american made workhorse, which prs brought back into their catalog after being discontinued for a while. Mine is a 2002 and from what i can gather, its from the original run with the regular d necks. Private stock custom 22 soapbar prs guitars slovakia. This was 150 piece run which included a quilted maple 10 top and dgt style neck carve and done in six different colors. Find your next paul reed smith guitar at cosmo music. Overall in very good condition but does have a small few dings, and light finish swirling on the back. This is now sold more stunning guitars available to buy at. It has the traditional 25 inch prs scale length on a 22 fret mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard. Prs reclaimed limited custom 22 semihollow prs reclaimed limited custom 22 semihollow rrp.
I find when im playing it, i just wanna play allman brothers, black crowes, and govt mule tunes all day long. Images are sole property of willcutt guitar shoppe, inc. Along with the red steinberger p series guitar just w0w thank you, jeff turrisi. Opinions on prs custom 22 soapbarp90s discussion in guitars in general started by nolenuttt, jun 9, 2010. For 2014, prs has put together a small quantity of lefty custom 22s. Prs custom 22 soap bar 2000 sunburst guitar for sale. From the outset prs did offer an allmahogany guitar, the standard originally just called the prs guitar, but it was the curly mapletopped custom that became the definitive prs. Paul reed smith used a premium flame maple 10top on the limited edition custom 22 soapbar.