Like the CE and EG models the serial number is located on the neck plate on the back of the guitar. This is followed by the sequential number for that particular model. The serial number will be located on the neck plate on the back of the bass. The serial number will be located on the back of the headstock. The year of manufacture for SE guitars can be determined by the letter prefix prior to the sequence of numbers that follow. Prefix Letter Year A09 A10 A11 The remaining digits indicate the sequential number of acoustics built to date.
This sequence resents each year. The serial number of an speaker cabinet is located on the back of the cabinet in the upper right corner. Click on the model name for more information.
Brazilian rosewood was standard until it was phased out by early 90 — 91 on all but top-line limited models such as the Dragons, etc. One-piece mahogany body or back.
Pickups were originally Standard Treble and Standard Bass. PRS: — METAL: — Appeared on the cover of the first color catalogue. Signature grade woods, semi-hollow body with cedar, redwood, or maple top, gold hardware, tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece a few tremolo equipped guitars were made , signed and numbered, only made. This was the first fret PRS, featured new PRS stop-tail wrap over bridge , increased headstock angle, Dragon pickups, wide-fat neck and gold hardware.
Dragon inlay on fretboard made from pieces of abalone, turquoise, and mother of pearl, limited production run of Click here for a picture of a Dragon I. Three models introduced — Mahogany Cutaway; mahogany back and sides, spruce top, rosewood fretboard, rosewood bridge and headstock veneer, natural finish, and optional gold hardware.
Custom Cutaway; 3-piece figured maple back and sides, spruce top, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, Brazilian rosewood bridge and headstock veneer, bird inlays, abalone rosette, and optional gold hardware. Rosewood Signature; rosewood back and sides, master grade spruce top, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, Brazilian rosewood bridge and headstock veneer, bird inlays, abalone rosette, abalone trim around top, wooden marquetry backstrip, gold tuners and endpin, antiqued natural finish.
Only 11 prototypes ever made. Specs similar to the first Dragon, with a Dragon inlay on fretboard made from pieces of gold, coral, abalone, malachite, onyx, and mother of pearl, limited production run of Click here for a picture of a Dragon II. The year of manufacture for SE guitars can be determined by the letter prefix prior to the sequence of numbers that follow.
All acoustic serial numbers begin with the letter "A", and are followed by the two digit year prefix. All amplifier serial numbers begin with the code "AMP" and are followed by the two digit year prefix. This sequence resets each year. I remember when they were barely building 4 guitars a month.
The Classic Electric or CE model has one extra number inserted after the year designator and before the number of the guitar. Possible exceptions Because the bolt on guitars have numbers stamped on them conceivably they could be using plates up until at least February of I don't think they throw the preprinted plates away just because the year changes. I am not sure of this but I do remember getting guitars delivered in etc.
Opinions vary here but I feel that the Indian Rosewood they use is still OK and shouldn't be a reason not to buy a guitar made after They went to a high quality, less expensive, but real mother of pearl. This tailpiece is made from white metal with absolutely NO saddle adjustment not recommended.
The ones used previously were the excellent quality Gibson style Nashville 2 piece system with fully adjustable saddles. Messages 1, Remember Built in dates can be very different to sold in dates.. PS if you email PRS with the serial number they will come back to you with all the details they have on file for the guitar concerning its build details. Oh cool, excellent iancandler, thank you.
I will send them an email! Thank you so much! Shawn said:. You must log in or register to reply here. Trending Topics. Odd trend. Guitars in General. PRS' Headstock shape is why I can't The Sound Hound Lounge. Top Bottom.
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