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Hello all,

At last count, I have 17 PRS guitars, so I'm going to try to whittle down the collection a bit.  I've decided to offer one of the gems from my collection.  Here is a KICKASS 1986 PRS "Pre-Standard".  This model was actually called the "PRS Guitar" to differentiate it from the maple-topped PRS Custom.  The all-mahogany bodied model was named the Standard a couple years later, so these early guitars have become known as "Pre-Standards". 

If you've never had the pleasure of playing one of these early Pre-Standards, you're in for a treat.  As you can read from Guitar Player's 1st PRS review, even Paul himself prefers the tone of these guitars.  Check it out here:



This amazing guitar has an all-mahogany body, mahogany neck, and check out the luscious, DARK Brazilian rosewood fretboard with Moon inlays.  The finish is Gloss Black, and as you can see it's in VERY clean condition.  The guitar is in fantastic, almost-collector's condition.  However, there are 2 items that have been changed.  The winged tuners have been replaced with vintage West German Schaller M6 tuners.  (I've read rumors that some people requested these on their guitars from the factory, but I've never seen anything official stating that, so I assume it's probably internet "salesmanship".)  Also, the original pickups have been replaced with ever-popular HFS & Vintage Bass combo.  Includes Sweet Switch and 5-way rotary.  The original hardshell case is included.  As you can see, this awesome guitar has been played a little, and has a couple small scratches and dings, but as you can see, she's in fantastic condition for a 28 year-old guitar. 

If this guitar was 100% stock, I'd be asking $6,000 for this ULTRA-COLLECTIBLE 2nd-year PRS.  I'm asking ONLY $3195 with the HFS/ Vintage Bass pickups.  If you'd like me to swap in a set of Dragon 1s, the price is only $3395.  If you want an original set of Stamped T&Bs installed, I can let you have this incredible instrument for only $3995.  I'd prefer cash or bank wire for this "bucket list" guitar, but if you prefer Paypal, please add 3%.  Like I said, I'm reducing my collection, so NO TRADES PLEASE.  If you have any questions, or would like to arrange an appointment to check her out, please let me know. 

Thanks,
Brad

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Listed10 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Pre-Standard
Finish
  • Gloss Black
Categories
Year
  • 1986
Made In
  • United States
Body Type
  • Solid Body

Brad737's Classic Guitars

Burlington, KY, United States
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