J Ritt
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I need to free up some cash gents, so I'm letting go two of my more expensive LP's and a PRS. I am not interested in any trades at this time.
2013 Gibson CC#16 Ed King 'Redeye' Aged R9
First up is a 2013 Collector's Choice #16, Ed King Redeye Reissue. This one has a slightly smaller neck than some of the other Historic's I've owned, and it weighs in at a perfect 8.4lbs. The original case, tags, COA and shipping box are included. I had a pro setup performed on this one (with 10's), and it is without a doubt the easiest playing guitar I own. I really wish I could keep it, but it's the most expensive guitar I own by quite a margin, and I just can't justify it right now. It is in as-new condition, with no wear of any kind other than the factory aging. The top on this one is stunning tons of killer flame and grain. It's also about as close to the original 1959 Redeye as I've ever seen (pic of the original below for reference). Ed King himself even commented on how similar it looked to the original in my NGD post! Lol.
So if you're looking for a clone of the original (which is the point of the CC lineup), than this one is a great option. $6350 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
Below is the original owned by Ed King.
1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top
This is an extremely clean 1973 Deluxe Gold Top. Everything on it is original except for the input jack, and I'll include the original jack in the case. No cracks, breaks, etc. The original frets are in good shape, and it plays and sounds great with the mini-hums. It's not a time capsule guitar, but it's in remarkable shape for a 40+ year old guitar. It has one ding in the top, and two of the fretboard inlays look like they may have been re-glued at some point. No finish checking anywhere. The hard case on this one is original with Excelsior latches, and my research tells me that it is likely from the 1960's. This one tips the scales at 9.9 lbs., which is pretty standard issue for the Norlin era. If you're looking for a clean, all-original, vintage gold top, it will be tough to find one nicer than this. $2950 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
It's the one on the left in these three pics below
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2011 PRS SC58
In 2011 this was Paul Reed Smith's best take on a singlecut, LP-style guitar. It has a 24.5" scale, bound neck, 2-piece stoptail bridge, and LP-style controls (separate volume and tone for each pickup). The vintage-sounding 57/08 pickups on this one are stellar, and rival any of the boutique sets I've owned. I would call the pattern neck a nice medium 50's shape, and it also weighs in at a very LP-like 8 1/2 lbs. This one is finished in Black Gold, and the 'artist grade' top is loaded with lovely flame. It has a few tiny marks here and there, but nothing particularly notable. No fret wear, major dings, repairs, etc. It comes with all of the original paperwork and the sweet brown paisley case. $2450 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
The SC58 won the Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) award the year it was released. You can see details and a video here.
PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012
[FONT="]FEATURES and Description[/FONT]
[FONT="]A vintage-inspired singlecut with an artist-grade top, the SC 58 is perfect for more traditional single-cutaway players. The 24-1/2" scale length and electronics appointments make this instrument instantly comfortable to players who grew up using short-scale guitars. The PRS 2-piece bridge is the anchor of this guitar and enhances the natural tone of the woods.
2-Piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new two-piece adjustable PRS bridge now comes standard on two new PRS models the SC58, and the JA-15. Bridge specifications include triple weight saddles, triple weight thumb wheels, large posts, and extra mass. The added weight increases contact points and creates a more resonant, musical instrument. Machining rather than casting give the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound, and the quick-change style stoptail doesnt fall when the strings are removed. I am calling it the New 2-piece adjustable sound transfer bridgeWe are very happy, said Paul Reed Smith.
With a classic, resonant voice that is eminently recordable and gig ready, this beauty won't just take everything you've got and keep asking for more, it will do it with unforgettable sound and style.
The SC 58 also incorporates the following new features:
V12 Finish
Finish should enhance the look, sound, and feel of a guitar by accentuating the wood's inherent beauty and feel without hindering its natural resonance. And PRS Guitars' new "V12" finish does just that. Introduced at Experience PRS 2010, "V12" is a very thin, hard, and clear finish that will not crack or react with thinners. After roughly 12 years in development, it is halfway between acrylic and nitro but with a classic feel all its own. "PRS models with this new finish feel like old instruments," said Paul Reed Smith.
Pattern Neck Shape
Neck shapes have always been a high priority for us and a hallmark of our quality. A guitar should feel comfortable, like "home," as soon as you pick it up, and the neck is paramount to that connection. Perfected after years of prototyping, the new "Pattern" neck is an updated Wide Fat PRS neck style based on Paul's pre-factory design. These necks were found on the instruments built for Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton and Howard Leese from the late 70's to the mid 80's.
Whether in woodworking, machining, or cast and die work, pattern making is the art of arriving at a perfect standard which can be duplicated or used to create new designs by "offsetting." All of our necks came to be as a result of offsetting from this original, Wide Fat design.
PRS Two-piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new PRS two-piece adjustable bridge now comes standard on two PRS models: the SC 58 and the JA 15. The bridge plays a crucial role in the tonal path of a guitar by transferring the string's vibrations to the tonewood. When executed well, the bridge will enhance the wood's natural resonance. This two-piece bridge has added weight and mass, creating more contact points, which, in turn, create a more resonant, musical instrument. Similarly, machining rather than casting, gives the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound. "I am calling it the 'new two-piece adjustable sound transfer bridge' I'm very happy," said Paul Reed Smith.
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2013 Gibson CC#16 Ed King 'Redeye' Aged R9
First up is a 2013 Collector's Choice #16, Ed King Redeye Reissue. This one has a slightly smaller neck than some of the other Historic's I've owned, and it weighs in at a perfect 8.4lbs. The original case, tags, COA and shipping box are included. I had a pro setup performed on this one (with 10's), and it is without a doubt the easiest playing guitar I own. I really wish I could keep it, but it's the most expensive guitar I own by quite a margin, and I just can't justify it right now. It is in as-new condition, with no wear of any kind other than the factory aging. The top on this one is stunning tons of killer flame and grain. It's also about as close to the original 1959 Redeye as I've ever seen (pic of the original below for reference). Ed King himself even commented on how similar it looked to the original in my NGD post! Lol.
So if you're looking for a clone of the original (which is the point of the CC lineup), than this one is a great option. $6350 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
Below is the original owned by Ed King.
1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top
This is an extremely clean 1973 Deluxe Gold Top. Everything on it is original except for the input jack, and I'll include the original jack in the case. No cracks, breaks, etc. The original frets are in good shape, and it plays and sounds great with the mini-hums. It's not a time capsule guitar, but it's in remarkable shape for a 40+ year old guitar. It has one ding in the top, and two of the fretboard inlays look like they may have been re-glued at some point. No finish checking anywhere. The hard case on this one is original with Excelsior latches, and my research tells me that it is likely from the 1960's. This one tips the scales at 9.9 lbs., which is pretty standard issue for the Norlin era. If you're looking for a clean, all-original, vintage gold top, it will be tough to find one nicer than this. $2950 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
It's the one on the left in these three pics below
Pot codes
2011 PRS SC58
In 2011 this was Paul Reed Smith's best take on a singlecut, LP-style guitar. It has a 24.5" scale, bound neck, 2-piece stoptail bridge, and LP-style controls (separate volume and tone for each pickup). The vintage-sounding 57/08 pickups on this one are stellar, and rival any of the boutique sets I've owned. I would call the pattern neck a nice medium 50's shape, and it also weighs in at a very LP-like 8 1/2 lbs. This one is finished in Black Gold, and the 'artist grade' top is loaded with lovely flame. It has a few tiny marks here and there, but nothing particularly notable. No fret wear, major dings, repairs, etc. It comes with all of the original paperwork and the sweet brown paisley case. $2450 PP'd/Shipped CONUS.
The SC58 won the Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) award the year it was released. You can see details and a video here.
PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012
[FONT="]FEATURES and Description[/FONT]
- [FONT="]Carved 'artist grade' figured maple top with mahogany back[/FONT]
- [FONT="]V12 finish[/FONT]
- [FONT="]24-1/2" scale length[/FONT]
- [FONT="]22-fret bound mahogany 'pattern'-shaped neck[/FONT]
- [FONT="]East Indian rosewood fretboard[/FONT]
- [FONT="]Mother-of-pearl/Paua Heart bird inlays[/FONT]
- [FONT="]Rosewood headstock veneer with inlaid signature[/FONT]
- [FONT="]PRS 57/08 bridge humbucker[/FONT]
- [FONT="]PRS 57/08 neck humbucker[/FONT]
- [FONT="]2 Volume and 2 Tone controls[/FONT]
- [FONT="]3-way toggle pickup switch on upper bout[/FONT]
- [FONT="]Nickel hardware[/FONT]
- [FONT="]PRS high-tolerance, 2-piece adjustable bridge[/FONT]
- [FONT="]PRS low-mass locking tuners[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"SC 58" truss rod cover[/FONT]
[FONT="]A vintage-inspired singlecut with an artist-grade top, the SC 58 is perfect for more traditional single-cutaway players. The 24-1/2" scale length and electronics appointments make this instrument instantly comfortable to players who grew up using short-scale guitars. The PRS 2-piece bridge is the anchor of this guitar and enhances the natural tone of the woods.
2-Piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new two-piece adjustable PRS bridge now comes standard on two new PRS models the SC58, and the JA-15. Bridge specifications include triple weight saddles, triple weight thumb wheels, large posts, and extra mass. The added weight increases contact points and creates a more resonant, musical instrument. Machining rather than casting give the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound, and the quick-change style stoptail doesnt fall when the strings are removed. I am calling it the New 2-piece adjustable sound transfer bridgeWe are very happy, said Paul Reed Smith.
With a classic, resonant voice that is eminently recordable and gig ready, this beauty won't just take everything you've got and keep asking for more, it will do it with unforgettable sound and style.
The SC 58 also incorporates the following new features:
V12 Finish
Finish should enhance the look, sound, and feel of a guitar by accentuating the wood's inherent beauty and feel without hindering its natural resonance. And PRS Guitars' new "V12" finish does just that. Introduced at Experience PRS 2010, "V12" is a very thin, hard, and clear finish that will not crack or react with thinners. After roughly 12 years in development, it is halfway between acrylic and nitro but with a classic feel all its own. "PRS models with this new finish feel like old instruments," said Paul Reed Smith.
Pattern Neck Shape
Neck shapes have always been a high priority for us and a hallmark of our quality. A guitar should feel comfortable, like "home," as soon as you pick it up, and the neck is paramount to that connection. Perfected after years of prototyping, the new "Pattern" neck is an updated Wide Fat PRS neck style based on Paul's pre-factory design. These necks were found on the instruments built for Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton and Howard Leese from the late 70's to the mid 80's.
Whether in woodworking, machining, or cast and die work, pattern making is the art of arriving at a perfect standard which can be duplicated or used to create new designs by "offsetting." All of our necks came to be as a result of offsetting from this original, Wide Fat design.
PRS Two-piece Adjustable Bridge
Previously only prototyped on Private Stock guitars, the new PRS two-piece adjustable bridge now comes standard on two PRS models: the SC 58 and the JA 15. The bridge plays a crucial role in the tonal path of a guitar by transferring the string's vibrations to the tonewood. When executed well, the bridge will enhance the wood's natural resonance. This two-piece bridge has added weight and mass, creating more contact points, which, in turn, create a more resonant, musical instrument. Similarly, machining rather than casting, gives the brass and aluminum bridge a stronger sound. "I am calling it the 'new two-piece adjustable sound transfer bridge' I'm very happy," said Paul Reed Smith.
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