Niebuell, Germany
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I am offering a Paul Reed Smith S2 Singlecut from 2014, a made in Stevensville, Maryland (USA), high-end PRS variant of the Les Paul with a solid mahogany body, beautifully figured asymmetrical carved flame maple top, set-in mahogany neck with regular pattern neck profile and 42mm nut width, tiger rosewood fingerboard with PRS S2 bird inlays, two sonically versatile PRS S2 #7 humbucker pickups including push/pull coil split function in the respective tone controls, PRS S2 wraparound stoptail bridge, and PRS S2 locking tuners in a beautiful dark cherry sunburst high-gloss finish in very good condition, including black PRS luxury hardshell case, manufacturer's papers, and professional setup with 10-gauge Ernie Ball strings.In the context of the introduction of the affordable SE series, which is manufactured in South Korea/China to an astonishing level of quality, the S2 series manufactured in Stevensville, Maryland—represented here by a single cut—is intended to close the enormous price gap between the inexpensive Far East production and the core models, just like its sisters. Whatever your opinion on this may be, the S2 line unmistakably features the very high quality workmanship that PRS is known for. This is made possible by the use of slightly simpler woods and components, but Paul Reed Smith's signature touch remains unmistakable.In terms of sound, the pair of PRS #7 humbuckers enable an extremely versatile HH setup with the full range of sound options that PRS is renowned for: whether powerful, warm rhythm harmonies, singing, sustain-laden lead passages à la Carlos Santana, or crystal-clear clean sounds – this guitar simply covers everything. Thanks to the push/pull coil splits built into the respective tone controls, this guitar can also authentically reproduce stripped-down, snappy single-coil sounds with plenty of punch. With its wide range of tone combinations, this guitar covers most genres very reliably, making it an absolute beast both live and in the studio!A sound sample of the model (in a different finish) can be found above at the end of the photo gallery.With the PRS Regular Pattern neck profile, 42mm nut width, and 635mm scale length, this guitar is—typical for PRS—enormously fun to play, while lightweight PRS S2 locking tuners and an excitingly striped rosewood fingerboard ensure incredible tuning stability as well as warmth and depth of tone.If you're looking for a genuine US PRS at a reasonable price with maximum sound variability and playability, this guitar is a must-have: Made in the USA with high-end hardware and sophisticated electronics, this guitar offers sonic perfection with dreamlike playability and a striking look.Technical specifications:Origin: Stevensville, Maryland, USAYear of manufacture: 2014Body: Solid mahoganyTop: Asymmetrical carved flame mapleNeck: Mahogany, set-inNeck profile: Pattern RegularFingerboard: Striped rosewood with PRS S2 Birds inlaysFingerboard radius: 10.0"Frets: 22, medium jumboNut width: 42mmPickups: 2x PRS S2 #7 humbucker pickupsElectronics: 3-way switch, 2x volume & 2x tone controls; 2x push/pull coil splitMachine heads: PRS S2 locking tunersBridge: PRS S2 wraparound stoptailHardware: NickelFinish: Dark cherry sunburst, high glossScale length: 635mmWeight: 3.4kgSerial number: 14 S2007887Includes black PRS luxury hardshell case, manufacturer's papers, case candyThe PRS S2 Singlecut is no longer manufactured in this form. Moreover, the case was not included in the standard delivery but was purchased separately (original new price €276).This PRS S2 Singlecut is in very good overall condition and technically flawless. The guitar has been played a lot, so there are is some wear in form of minor paint chips and discoloration (see photos). The frets are in great shape.The instrument has been professionally set up with 10-gauge Ernie Ball strings and I (a long-time guitar teacher) will ship it fully insured with DHL for €29.99 within Germany or €69.99 within the EU. Worldwide shipping is possible – individual shipping costs upon request.All photos shown are of the instrument actually for sale.
Price£1,487.35
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