PRS Custom 22 Artist Package orange 2003 electric guitar

This is a PRS Custom 22 Artist Package in Orange. Made in the USA in 2003 this guitar features a set-neck construction consisting of a Mahogany body with Flame Maple top, Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include Rosewood headplate, Abalone bird inlays and gold hardware. This guitar features two PRS Dragon II humbucking pickups wired with a 5-way selector knob as well as master volume and tone controls.

The Mahogany neck plays superbly well, with the ‘Pattern Thin’ profile offering a smooth, responsive and articulate paying experience in all registers. Certainly, the profile is well suited to lead players as it is slim enough for fast melodic lines and solos. The gloss finish to the rear of the neck assists with navigation of the 25” scale, and the double cutaway body design with signature PRS sculpted lower horn enhances access to the upper frets. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, its 10” radius feeling practical for a wide range of playing styles and techniques whilst the attractive bordered Abalone inlays add a touch of luxury to the playing experience.

The pair of PRS Dragon II humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full-bodied tones, with plenty of switching options to ensure versatility. The Dragon II in the neck position is warm and round, and delivers plenty of power to push those lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. The Dragon II in the bridge is brighter, and can handle serious amounts of gain for a saturated rhythm guitar sound on your riffs and power chords. In positions 2 & 4 the pickups effectively split, providing an out-of-phase single coil sound which works well for crystal clear shimmering clean sounds. The control layout remains simple but offers plenty of scope for shaping your tone.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1280326195400

Weight: 8.15lbs

Serial: 376094

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Consistent indentations are apparent to the edges, most notably the bass side. Light indentations mark the finish at the top edge, with the treble side tip revealing the wood beneath.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates marking to the finish in line with the treble side of the 5th fret. Any other markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching and indentation. Most notably to the rear face edges of the lower bout, where the finish has been marked but not removed. Further similar markings can be found to the front face binding at the treble side of the lower bout. Fading to the finish is apparent to the cutaway.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16” socket) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. Mild scratching and tarnishing is apparent to the bridge, pickup covers and tuners. Trem Arm Included

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.25mm - Bass 1.75mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

Code lock hard case

Overall very good condition. The case displays scratching and scuffing.

Trem Arm Included