This is a beautiful, early Paul Reed Smith Singlecut in a stunning sunburst finish with a highly sought-after 10-Top flame maple top. It is in excellent, all-original condition and has been rarely played and case-kept since 1997. The sustain and tone are incredible, exactly what you expect from a vintage US-made PRS.Key Features & Specs:

  • Year: 1997
  • Model: Singlecut (pre-lawsuit era)
  • Top: Carved Maple 10-Top (verified by the "10" stamp on the back of the headstock)
  • Finish: Sunburst (appears to be a Cherry Sunburst/Dark Cherry Sunburst)
  • Body: Solid Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany, Wide Fat carve
  • Fretboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Bird Inlays
  • Pickups: Original PRS #7 Treble and Bass Humbuckers
  • Controls: Two Volume, two Tone controls with 3-way toggle switch on the upper bout
  • Condition Details: Overall excellent condition with only minor, faint surface scratches typical of a well-cared-for vintage instrument. No major dings, dents, or functional issues. Fret wear is minimal.
  • Included Accessories: Comes with the original hard-shell case (OHSC), original hang tags, and all documentation/case candy.
  • Weight: (with case and packing- 23 lbs; weight alone - 9lbs)
  • Serial Number: (1997) 158449 10 (10 top)

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Listed5 months 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
  • Singlecut 10-Top
Finish
  • Cherry Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 2001
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Model Family
  • PRS Singlecut
Series
  • PRS Core
  • PRS 10-Top
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Wrap-Around
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Color Family
  • Orange
Top Material
  • Maple
Number of Frets
  • 22

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