FT 1997 PRS Swamp Ash Special for T-Type

timebenezer

1997 PRS Swamp Ash Special with 'CE' serial, indicating one of first 200 made as indicated here: http://www.edroman.com/guitars/prs/history.htm

Used condition, a few dings, one paint chip etc. but lovely flamed maple neck, (one of the only PRS to have a maple fretboard).

pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqg57zqaaaos84p/AABY-53QvnfPXXQ1jjn55Hcia?dl=0

Haven't used it in a long time, and want to try something new; too many other guitars! Will accept £950.

Can be viewed/collected in Basingstoke / Hants. Interested in trades - American guitars only and/or potentially a 50/100 watt high end valve combo.

fretfinder

What's the wiring issue and what's your asking price? Thanks. 

timebenezer

Sorry, just added the asking price- £950. I haven't opened it up to look but when I plugged it in the other day the guitar cut up when the cable was knocked, and then cut back in with a jiggle. Same thing when I tapped on some of the pots - suspect it's a dodgy soldering joint inside. It's been in its case for the last 3 years till last week!

fretfinder

Ok thanks. Have you thought about maybe getting it fixed yourself and then selling it as all in working order?

welshboyo

pics?

steveh

Finish?

timebenezer

Fretfinder, id love to, and planning on it, but have only just moved to the area and don't know of any reputable techs. If anyone can recommend.

timebenezer

SteveH finish is strawberry red.

pics are at:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqg57zqaaaos84p/AABY-53QvnfPXXQ1jjn55Hcia?dl=0

I'll add more pics later when home

timebenezer

More photos uploaded at link above.

fretfinder

timebenezer said:

Fretfinder, id love to, and planning on it, but have only just moved to the area and don't know of any reputable techs. If anyone can recommend.

Try google or phone all the guitar shops within reasonable distance of where you live and ask them?

McToot

fretfinder said:

timebenezer said:

Fretfinder, id love to, and planning on it, but have only just moved to the area and don't know of any reputable techs. If anyone can recommend.

Try google or phone all the guitar shops within reasonable distance of where you live and ask them?

There is also a very useful thread on the guitar forum which might help you. There are quite a few forumites in and around Hampshire so I'd be surprised if there isn't one listed: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/18/recommended-luthiers-techs#latest

timebenezer

It's booked in for fixing, will revert back when complete. In the meanwhile, any offers? I fancy a swap for an AVRI Telecaster if there are any out there.

timebenezer

It's now fixed! Any trades out there?

timebenezer

Now looking to trade for a T Type, with cash either way. US guitars only please. Especially interested in anything Thinline or with Humbuckers. (Anderson, Suhr, Fender, G&L, etc.)

timebenezer

All fixed now! T type or 950 any takers?

charles_IV

Ooft! Very nice! If I had £950 I would. Are you interested in my Ibanez S5070F? Hell of a guitar!

timebenezer

Thanks for the bump... the ibanez looks lovely, but I really don't have much use for floyds.. an interesting thought though. A t type would be ideal, but I'm mostly minded to keep it. Have used it at a few rehearsals lately, post fix and it's a stunningly versatile guitar.

ChuckManual

PM'ed.