Mid 2000's PRS Standard

[Metalman_666]

I have the opportunity to buy a green quilt USA 2006 PRS Standard 22 from a buddy, with what I believe are original pickups (HFS? Not sure) and a few small battle scars.

Non-trem, adjustable barrel-type saddles, toggle switch instead of rotary,

Doing a quick search online seems like right now these go for ~$1500 CAD (1200 USD) and yet I'm seeing 24s that go for upwards of 2k

I don't "need" another guitar but another versatile fixed bridge workhorse that can do clean to mean is tempting. Is this a good deal? If you were me, would you do it at this price?

*Edit for attached pics*

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[jeremy]

no idea what they go for, but those are nice guitars

[eclecticsynergy]

There may have been several 22-fret models called Standard in 2006.
In addition to the core line, there were bolt-on Standard-22 CEs, and maybe Standard-22 SEs, perhaps others too.
But the core models are great. Even better in green quilt!

Assuming it is a core Standard-22, it likely would have the Vintage Bass neck and HFS bridge for pickups.
AFAIK all core PRS guitars (and some other models too, I think) use the long tenon neck joint for extra liveliness.

Not positive but I don't believe the the core Standard 22 hardtail came with an adjustable barrel-saddle bridge.
I think it had a molded bridge like the hardtail McCartys. Again, not 100% sure on that.

[Metalman_666]

There may have been several 22-fret models called Standard in 2006.
In addition to the core line, there were bolt-on Standard-22 CEs, and maybe Standard-22 SEs, perhaps others too.
But the core models are great. Even better in green quilt!

Assuming it is a core Standard-22, it likely would have the Vintage Bass neck and HFS bridge for pickups.
AFAIK all core PRS guitars (and some other models too, I think) use the long tenon neck joint for extra liveliness.

Not positive but I don't believe the the core Standard 22 hardtail came with an adjustable barrel-saddle bridge.
I think it had a molded bridge like the hardtail McCartys. Again, not 100% sure on that.

Great info! I was surprised too this wasn't the molded bridge I've seen on most

Pics attached to first post, not an SE or CE bolt, looks and feels like a solid USA set neck

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[GuitarStv]

Too bad about the top.

[Benjy_26]

1200 for an intact, not beat to death IS made guitar?

Yeah. I'd do it.

[Benjy_26]

Iceland?

US made. I have huge, clumsy fingers.

[Ascension]

That's a Custom 22 not a standard. If the neck and frets are in good shape and it's not beat to heck that is a screaming deal. https://reverb.com/item/49902988-prs...-top-2002-2014

[Mincer]

Beautiful instrument, and a great deal. I wonder how that happened to the top? Did they drop a hammer on it?

[Bogner]

That is a "standard" top but the guitar is a custom 22. If it has a bit fo a thicker body it would be a McCarty. McCarty's come with the 3 way toggle and the custom 22's come with the rotary. Often times people change out the rotary for the 3 way toggle. Regardless, it is a fair price for the guitar in that condition, etc. If you vibe with it and like it, I wouldn't hesitate.

[Metalman_666]

Thanks for weighing in guys, the plot thickens (well, not really)

He let me take it home to play and the case candy confirms it is a Custom 22. I got excited because it also says Dragon II pickups, but closer inspection reveals a pair of Duncan 59s, naturally relic'd to perfection.


The bridge style still leaves me puzzled and she does have some battle scars from the previous owner before him, but it feels like a player, and dammit, I will play it!

Might as well convert this to a NGD thread because after a few days of time in my hands, I think I'mma take him up on the offer

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[Mincer]

I bet that sounds great!

[eclecticsynergy]

Great info! I was surprised too this wasn't the molded bridge I've seen on most

Pics attached to first post, not an SE or CE bolt, looks and feels like a solid USA set neck

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Yep, core Custom 22 converted to a toggle switch, with a replacement bridge.
It's worth asking if the original bridge comes with it; they're solid and surprisingly lively.
Don't know why I didn't notice that the maple cap means it couldn't be a Standard.

Good deal there. A banged-up top doesn't bother me a bit - actually an advantage in my book.
You can gig that guitar without worrying about the inevitable scratches & dents that will happen onstage.

As for the pickups, I'm not a big fan of Dragons - great for high gain players but I prioritize sparkle and cleanup myself.
Took the original 90s Dragons (now called Dragon Ones) out of one of my PRSs, in favor of a 1985 set. More versatile.

I bet the 59s suit that guitar very well indeed and they look to be the 4-wire version so pull-splits likely have been added.
I imagine that's the reason behind the Tele knob, for a better grip when pulling it up.
You might check to see whether the split wiring has resistors, for fuller split tones. Easy to add them if it doesn't.

Unless there are playability issues, I'd snap that guitar up without hesitation.
Before somebody else does.

If it were mine I'd put on black pickup rings & a black Tele knob; I think that'd let the green glow a bit better.
But first I'd make sure it has resistor splits: straight splits on 59s are a little weak, especially for the bridge.

[Metalman_666]

Beautiful instrument, and a great deal. I wonder how that happened to the top? Did they drop a hammer on it?

Great question, I also noticed some hairline cracks in the finish right around the neck joint, had me worried but I think it's just the paint. Either way I spent a good 2-3 hours the other night playing it and everything felt and sounded excellent. I don't think I have ever used a lower output bridge pickup for more than a week in all the time I've played, but the slightly mushy bottom-end and overall clarity is a welcome tonal change from my other humbucker-equipped guitars. They are all med-to-high output.

Yep, core Custom 22 converted to a toggle switch, with a replacement bridge.
It's worth asking if the original bridge comes with it; they're solid and surprisingly lively.
Don't know why I didn't notice that the maple cap means it couldn't be a Standard.

Good deal there. A banged-up top doesn't bother me a bit - actually an advantage in my book.
You can gig that guitar without worrying about the inevitable scratches & dents that will happen onstage.

As for the pickups, I'm not a big fan of Dragons - great for high gain players but I prioritize sparkle and cleanup myself.
Took the original 90s Dragons (now called Dragon Ones) out of one of my PRSs, in favor of a 1985 set. More versatile.

I bet the 59s suit that guitar very well indeed and they look to be the 4-wire version so pull-splits likely have been added.
I imagine that's the reason behind the Tele knob, for a better grip when pulling it up.
You might check to see whether the split wiring has resistors, for fuller split tones. Easy to add them if it doesn't.

Unless there are playability issues, I'd snap that guitar up without hesitation.
Before somebody else does.

If it were mine I'd put on black pickup rings & a black Tele knob; I think that'd let the green glow a bit better.
But first I'd make sure it has resistor splits: straight splits on 59s are a little weak, especially for the bridge.

Spot on - my buddy was the one that added the tele knob to pull split more easily. He included the original black so I will probably put that back on. Need to spend another couple of long sessions to really enjoy it but damn, I think I'm sold