PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition Charcoal Phoenix

PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition Charcoal Phoenix Item Description

This is truly one of the nicest PRS instruments we've ever had the pleasure of holding here at The Music Zoo. The PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition signature model, an instrument made for a one of a kind guitarist and one of our musical heroes. Meticulously spec'd by Paul Reed Smith himself to honor McLaughlin, the tonewoods and electronics were all chosen for their sound, figure and weight. The specs are fairly straightforward: maple top, mahogany back, hormigo neck (a tone wood used on marimbas for sound-producing tines) with an African blackwood fretboard, 22 frets, 25” scale length, Pattern neck, PRS’s patented Gen III tremolo, and PRS Phase III tuners.

Setting this model apart from others are specs regarding the finish and electronics. The guitar is finished in high-gloss nitro with an unfinished neck with clear grain filler for a smooth, natural playing feel. The TCI pickups feature American Alnico magnets and are paired with volume and tone controls with a 3-way toggle pickup switch and two mini-toggle EQ switches. The mini-toggles act as tuned high-pass filters when engaged (in the up position), removing shelved low-end and allowing the high frequencies through for more clarity and musical highs.

Paul Reed Smith and Paul Miles (Director of Private Stock) have each signed the back of the headstocks of these guitars, and John mcLaughlin has autographed the backplate! There are only 200 PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin made worldwide!

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

Product Specs and Features

• Solidbody Electric Guitar
• Charcoal Phoenix with Smoked Black Back
• Carved Flame Maple Top
• Mahogany Body
• Pattern Profile Hormigo Neck
• African Blackwood Fretboard
• 25" Scale Length
• 1-11/16" Nut Width, 10" Fretboard Radius
• Celtic Knot Inlays: Abalone Knot w/ Holly Spikes and Bello Opal Oval
• PRS TCI Humbuckers
• Volume & Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches
• PRS Gen III Tremolo and Locking Tuners
• Nickel Hardware
• 8 lbs.
• .880" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
• .960" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret