Read the PRS story; get factory tour details for your next visit, and check out our career opportunities. Carved maple 10 top, mahogany back, Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard, 22 (513 fretwire) frets, 25 1/4” scale, 10” radius, 513 neck carve, 513 gold mother of pearl bird inlays, Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid gold mother of pearl signature, tremolo bridge, new grommet version of the PRS phase II locking tuners, 513 pickup system. 59/09 pickups, tremolo bridge. Brazilian rosewood fretboard until 1991,  PRS Tremolo and locking tuners, stoptail offered from 1993 (or so). Martin & Co. and other similar acoustic guitar luthiers with a pedigree for making find instruments. METAL: 1985 - 1987. When a guitar is shipped overseas from the U.S., a re-export permit issued by the U.S. Specs similar to the first two Dragons. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length, 10” radius, 22-fret, abalone bird inlays, Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid signature, Phase III tuners, DGT pickups, DGT neck carve, two volume and one tone control. AFAIC, all the BRW should be in the hands of C.F. MODERN EAGLE II: 2008 - 2009. CE MAPLE TOP BASS-4/BASS-5: 1990 - 1991. The definitive original PRS, figured maple top, 10 top option from ’87, mahogany back and neck, volume, sweet switch and 5 way rotary offered until 1991, Brazilian rosewood fretboard until 1991, PRS Tremolo and cam-style locking tuners, stoptail offered from 1993 (or so) – 2001, Phase II tuners form 2002. Custom:1985 - Current. (In normal circumstances, the CITES document does not travel with the specific guitar to the end customer). (Can also exhibit a figure in the grain similar to Ziricote that is known as “spider-webbing.”: Color: Tends to be a dark chocolate or purplish brown. MODERN EAGLE II (25th ANNIVERSARY): 2010. East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) Color: Tends to be more variegated, and more on the reddish side. CE24: 1988 – 2008, 2016 – present. PAUL’S GUITAR: 2013 - present. Brazilian rosewood necks, fretboards, and veneers are available on Private Stock electric and acoustic instruments. This process has already begun. Carved maple top, mahogany back and neck and rosewood fretboard, 22 (513 fretwire) frets, 25 1/4” scale, 10” radius, 513 neck carve, outlined bird inlays, rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid signature, tremolo bridge, PRS Phase III locking tuners, 509 pickup system. Each guitar numbered on back of headstock. Specs similar to Artist Series but with maple bound headstock and fretboard, 22 frets, stop-tail, gold-plated hardware, semi-hollow, PRS tremolo options, leather/hard-shell case. CUSTOM 24-08: 2017 – Present. Paul Reed Smith DGT in Charcoal Burst with Bird Inlays and Brazilian Rosewood FB. In 1992, Brazilian rosewood was added to the CITES treaty, strictly banning its exportation. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length, 10” radius, 22-fret, outlined abalone bird inlays, Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid signature, Phase III tuners, 408 pickups, Pattern Thin neck carve. PRS Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 McCarty Burst 10 Top Brazilian Rosewood This is the PRS Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 McCarty Burst 10 Top Brazilian Rosewood. McCARTY SC594: 2016 - present. John Mayer Signature Mode with alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 3 JM635 single coil pickups, 25.5” scale length, PRS vintage s-style locking tuners, plate-style tremolo bridge, JM neck carve, 7.25” fretboard radius. $2,099.00. McCARTY SOAPBAR: 1998 - 2007 Specs similar to the McCarty Model, but with 2 Seymour Duncan soapbar single coil pickups with 3-way toggle. 2010- Present First 100 signed and numbered, wide-fat 22-fret neck only, East coast maple top, 1/8th of an inch thicker mahogany back, stop-tail, vintage-style tuners until 2010, McCarty pickups until 2007, 57/08 pickups 2010 – 2015, 58/15 pickups 2016- present, East Indian Rosewood Neck option added in 1998. MODERN EAGLE QUATRO: 2010 - 2012. Solid alder body, bolt-on rock maple neck, rosewood or maple fretboard, dot inlay, 3 single coil pickups, 1 hum canceling. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 24.5” scale length, 11” radius, 24-fret, outlined abalone bird inlays, Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid signature, Phase III tuners, Santana pickups, Santana neck carve, one volume and one tone control, Gen III trem. Carved maple top, alder back (1988- 1995, 2008) mahogany back (1995 – present) bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fretboard Wide Thin neck carve, Standard Treble & Bass pickups (1988-1990), HFS/Vintage Bass pickups (1991 – 2008, 85/15 pickups (2016- present), tremolo bridge, locking tuners. Wavy flame, with flame within the flaming. Why does PRS on their newer stop tailpiece models use a design that makes it hard to intonate the guitar? Only Brazilian Rosewood that was harvested before June of 1992 (when the wood was listed as a protected species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)) and is accompanied by a CITES export permit from Brazil can be shipped in foreign commerce. Hollowbody I - carved maple top with carved mahogany back and sides. Read our official news stories and product announcements. SANTANA RETRO: 2018 - present. Stoptail bridge. Collection electric guitars may include Brazilian rosewood necks, fretboards, and headstock veneers. DGT: 2008 - present. CUSTOM 22 SOAPBAR: 1998 - 2004 . Dragon inlay on fretboard made from 201 pieces of abalone, turquoise, and mother of pearl, limited production run of 50. The first ‘ultimate quality wood grade’ PRS, hand-signed by Paul Reed Smith and based on the Custom, extremely figured (artist grade) maple top, bird inlays, only 1,000 made. MARK TREMONTI MODEL: 2001 - Current. Rounder shape. 2017: The Rosewood Ban Widens The new rules cam into force on 2nd January this year. CE22: 1994 – 2008. EG BOLT-ON SERIES II: 1992 - 1995. Maple top, mahogany body, maple neck and fretboard. ARTIST III: 1996 - 1997. Eddie's Guitars offers a huge selection of premium Brazilian rosewood guitars. Limited edition of 50. McCARTY KORINA: 2008-2009t. Also known as HOLLOWBODY - carved spruce top with carved mahogany back and sides. BRAZILIAN SERIES CUSTOM 24: 2003. Singlecut body shape with carved maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length with 10” fretboard radius, optional bird inlays, Wide Fat neck carve, PRS #6 pickups, one volume and tone tone controls with 3-way toggle and tremolo bridge. Fish and Wildlife Service certifying that the Brazilian Rosewood components are from a lawful source is required. Check out our calendar of events then come out to meet PRS on the road. 513 ROSEWOOD: 2004 - 2006. Non-production instruments. However, there have been some small runs here and there of Gibson guitars that do have Brazilian fingerboards, particularly during 2001-2003. McCarty, Brazilian fretboard and headstock overlay, pink heart abalone birds and signature, the word “Brazilian” is inlayed on the face of the headstock in green abalone ripple, gold/nickel hybrid hardware configuration, 10 top only. 10” radiused Indian rosewood fretboard. Join the family today. Free shipping. Abalone bound headstock and fretboard., Engraved eagle on headstock, Gold plated hardware including stoptail and McCarty Electronics. Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard with no fretboard inlay, Dragon inlay on body made of 242 pieces of mastodon ivory, rhodonite, agoya, coral, onyx, sugilite, chrysacola, red, green, and pink abalone and paua. Custom 24, Brazilian fretboard and headstock overlay, pink heart abalone birds and signature, the word “Brazilian” is inlayed on the face of the headstock in green abalone ripple, gold/nickel hybrid hardware configuration, 10 top only. View our current job openings and join our team! CUSTOM 22 PIEZO: 2012 – Present. BRAZILIAN SERIES CUSTOM 24: 2003. Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitars. PRS: 1985 - 1987. You are looking at a very early (#419) 2002 PRS Singlecut Private Stock, with a Tiger Eye high gloss finish, on  a Private Stock curly maple top, with solid Brazilian rosewood neck, fretboard and headstock, with paua birds & private stock eagle, with … SINGLECUT: 2000 - 2007. Just what the Hell is a "10 top" ! McCARTY STANDARD: 1995 - 2006. ARTIST SERIES I: 1991 -1993. Custom 22, Brazilian fretboard and headstock overlay, pink heart abalone birds and signature, the word “Brazilian” is inlayed on the face of the headstock in green abalone ripple, gold/nickel hybrid hardware configuration, 10 top only. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany body and neck, Madagascar rosewood fretboards with Dragon inlay on body and neck made of jade, azurite, lapis, pyrite, abalone, and mother of pearl. PRS ACOUSTIC: 2008 - present. The MPPB-EC aims to reforest and restore native ecosystems in a large section of Atlantic Forest in Brazil. 25th ANNIVERSARY DRAGON: 2010. 14. One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. 408: 2013 - present. Mahogany back with exceptional (artist grade) maple top, 22-fret wide-fat or wide-thin mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, etched 14 carat gold bird inlays, gold purfling on neck, headstock and truss rod cover, original PRS etched gold bird inlay on headstock, McCarty electronics with gold plated nickel silver covers, gold hardware, certificate of authenticity, leather/hard-shell case. MODERN EAGLE: 2004 - 2007. Specs similar to the Custom 22, but with maple neck and fretboard, (optional rosewood fretboard) regular D neck carve, 3 Seymour Duncan soapbar singlecoils with 5-way blade selector. $3,780.00. “As a company we are dedicated to providing exceptional instruments in a responsible manner. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard with Dragon inlay. End slugs on E & B changed in '87 to reduce high end. Mother-of-pearl/Abalone moon inlays (birds optional). Same as the Custom 24, but with a Piezo pickup system. ELECTRIC BASS: 2000 - 2005 . Each individually signed and numbered. Specs similar to McCarty Standard but with solid korina body and neck. Limited edition of 100. What year did PRS stop using Brazilian Rosewood on their fingerboards? Piezo bridge pickup option added in 1999. 10TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL: 1995. Limited edition of 40. Why did PRS stop making this combo??? JOHNNY HILAND: 2006 - Current. 2001 paul reed smith prs singlecut limited edition w solid brazilian rw neck You are looking at a 2001 PRS Singlecut Limited Edition, with a Violin Amber gloss finish on a sweet maple 10 top, abalone full birds fret inlays, and a gorgeous rich dark Brazilian Rosewood … 2012 Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back, Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard, 10” radius, 22-fret, ripple abalone bird inlays, Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid Modern Eagle, a new grommet version of the PRS phase II locking tuners, ultra-thin satin nitro-cellulose finish on body with 8 special colors, Modern Eagle “RP” pickups. Carved maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length, 10” radius, 24-fret, abalone bird inlays, , Phase II tuners, HFS/Vintage Bass pickups, Wide Thin neck carve, one volume and one tone control Available in White only. Specs similar to the first Dragon, with a Dragon inlay on fretboard made from 218 pieces of gold, coral, abalone, malachite, onyx, and mother of pearl, limited production run of 100. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back, Indian rosewood neck and fretboard, 10” radius, 22-fret, “Shadow” bird inlays, Indian Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid Modern Eagle, Phase II locking tuners, gloss nitro-cellulose finish on body, Three Narrowfield pickups. Ask questions, show off your gear, or simply chat with fellow guitar fanatics. 509: 2017- present. In addition, some countries require a separate permit to import a guitar with Brazilian Rosewood components. Carved maple top, mahogany back, bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard and special Johnny Hiland inlays (large dot inlays with 513 bird at the 12th fret). Get expert advice and take a more casual look behind the scenes. Features: PRS Paul Reed Smith Private Stock Brazilian Rosewood McCarty Guitar This is the PRS Paul Reed Smith Private Stock Brazilian Rosewood McCarty Guitar.Wow!! Limited run of 500 guitars all signed and numbered. Same as 513 Rosewood, but with a mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard. DRAGON 2000: 1999. Show yourself and your gear some love with PRS parts, accessories, and apparel. Join the family today. Brazilian Rosewood is available from PRS in a variety of ways*: Collection grade Brazilian rosewood is cherry-picked from the best Private Stock material we have and is what we believe to be the highest quality available. MODERN EAGLE III NARROWFIELD (25th ANNIVERSARY): 2010. Template:UnreferencedsectionWood selection plays a major role in crafting a PRS guitar. PRS Tremolo System, Schaller/PRS locking tuners, low friction nut. Original carving by Floyd L. Scholz of golden eagle or bald eagle on a basswood body, 22-fret curly maple neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, engraved solid gold bird inlays, McCarty electronics, gold hardware, and PRS Stoptail Bridge. Each guitar is individually made for a specific customer and comes with a letter from Paul Reed Smith documenting the history of the instrument. Singlecut body shape with carved maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length with 10” fretboard radius, Mother of Pearl bird inlays, Tremonti Thin neck carve, Tremonti Treble and Bass pickups, two volume and two tone controls with 3-way toggle on upper bout. SIGNATURE SERIES: 1986 - 1990. Brazilian rosewood neck and fretboard, Dragon head inlay on body and fretboard made of mastodon ivory, rhodonite, agoya, coral, onyx, sugilite, chrysacola, red, green, and pink abalone and paua, #7 pickups. Hopefully the chunks they have are too small to use as back and sides or else PRS should be ashamed for using the world's dwindling precious supply of BRW for dentists' fretboards. Scratchplate mounted pickups in three formats, h/s/h, s/s/h, s/s/s, volume, tone, 5-way selector, coil taps, PRS tremolo, locking machines. Evolved from pre-’85 all-mahogany guitar, became Standard in 1987. Limited run of 500 guitars all signed and numbered. Specs similar to Archtop II, but with artist grade figured maple top and back, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, abalone bird inlays with 14k gold outline. SANTANA BRAZILIAN: 2003. BASS-4/BASS-5: 1987 - 1991. Sign up here to get product announcements, artist news, and more delivered straight to your inbox. Carved maple top, alder back (2008) mahogany back (1994 – present) bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fretboard Wide Thin or Wide Fat neck carve, Dragon I pickups (1994-1997), Dragon II (1998–2008), locking tuners. SANTANA III: 2000 - Current. The Brazilian Rosewood used by PRS Guitars is obtained in compliance with these conditions. I want to buy a PRS Guitar but I'm not sure which one will be the best investment? Since 1991, Brazilian Rosewood has been listed as an endangered species and has therefore been used sparingly by guitar makers. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are available on Private Stock Acoustics. Alder body, wide thin maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fretboard. These guitars will never be done again by Gibson at least while Henry owns the company. Limited run. With extraordinary aesthetic characteristics and rich sustain, its exceptional tone and quality make Brazilian rosewood one of the most coveted woods in the music industry. Watch. Singlecut body shape with carved maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length with 10” fretboard radius, optional bird inlays, Wide Fat neck carve, PRS #7 Treble and Bass pickups, two volume and two tone controls with 3-way toggle on upper bout. Paul Reed Smith PRS Custom 24 Trampas Green 10 Top (983) ... PRS. Hollowbody Spruce - Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Hollowbody 12 (12 string version, maple top). The pinnacle of PRS design, materials, and execution. Collection acoustics may include Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Due in part to outstanding benefits for local communities and the positive impact on the Atlantic Forest biodiversity and ecosystem, this project was awarded the coveted “Gold Level” validation to the Climate Community and Biodiversity Standards. Volume, twin tones, 5-way selector, PRS tremolo, Schaller non-locking tuners. Excerpt from The PRS Guitars Book, written by Dave Burrluck. SC 245: 2007 – 2009, 2013 - 2016. Specs similar to McCarty but with solid mahogany body. CUSTOM 24 FLOYD: 2014 - Current. The pinnacle of PRS design, materials, and execution. Carved figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, 22 frets, 25” scale length, 11.5” radius, East Indian rosewood fretboard, special 12-string neck carve, stoptail, phase II locking PRS tuners with mini pearloid buttons, hum/single/hum pickup configuration with Lindy Fralin singlecoil pickup. Specs similar to Carlos Santana Model, but features 3-way toggle, volume and tone, artist grade woods, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and headstock overlay, eagle inlayed on headstock. Maple top, alder back, bolt-on rock maple neck, rosewood or maple fretboard, dot inlay, 3 single coil pickups, 1 hum canceling. LIMITED EDITION: 1990 - 1991. Private Stock only 2010- present). Maple top, mahogany back, rock maple neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, moon inlay, 3 single coil pickups, I hum canceling; optional: bird inlays, 10-top, gold hardware, quilted top. Limited run of 500 guitars all signed and numbered. I have a '97' CE24 that just sings and sings and combines the best qualities of both a strat and les paul. Same as the Custom 22, but with a Piezo pickup system. GOLDEN EAGLE LIMITED EDITION: 1997. What year did PRS stop using Brazilian Rosewood on their fingerboards? Why does PRS on their newer stop tailpiece models use a design that makes it hard to intonate the guitar? Hi Guys, I spoke to one of my good friends from a dealer who has a very in depth knowledge about the current Brazilian Rosewood guitars that Gibson built. When did fender stop using Brazilian rosewood? Swamp Ash Body, maple neck, rosewood board, McCarty pickups (1996-2007), Swamp Ash pickups (2008-2009), Narrowfield Pickups (2011-12) Seymour Duncan Vintage Rail middle pickup (1996-2009). This was the first 22-fret PRS, featured new PRS stop-tail (wrap over bridge), increased headstock angle, Dragon pickups, wide-fat neck and gold hardware. Figured maple top, mahogany back, maple neck, ebony fretboard, volume and 5 way blade switch, PRS Tremolo and locking tuners, /m/ (Metal) pickups. Mahogany back with exceptional (artist grade) maple top, 22-fret wide-fat or wide-thin mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, paua bird inlays, paua purfling on neck, headstock, and truss rod cover, Artist Series pickups, 5-way rotary, volume, tone, gold PRS stoptail and locking tuners, certificate of authenticity, leather/hard-shell case, leather/hard-shell case. CUSTOM 22: 1993 - Current. Same as the Custom 24, but with 408-style switching. Developed for the ‘hard rock/metal player’, wide-thin neck, trem-up routing for a full tone up, volume and tone controls with 5 way rotary, HFS Treble pickup, PRS single coil in middle, HFS Bass pickup (changed to Vintage Bass humbucker by 1989). SINGLECUT TREM: 2004 - 2008. Available in 4 or 5 string versions. Check out our calendar of events then come out to meet PRS on the road. 25"-scale figured korina neck with 24-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard; Dual PRS 58/15 LT pickups, Sweet Switch on push/pull tone pot, 3-way pickups selector; PRS Gen III tremolo bridge, Phase III locking tuners with Brazilian rosewood buttons; Experience the luxury of Private Stock. ARTIST SERIES II: 1993 - 1996. BRAZILIAN SERIES McCARTY: 2003. Specs same as McCarty. GRAINGER BASS: 2011 – Current. Dave Navarro: 2006 - 2012. 2012 Same as Modern eagle, but with Singlecut body and tremolo bridge. Limited edition of 60. The definitive original PRS, figured maple top, 10 top options, mahogany back and neck, volume, sweet switch and five-way rotary offered until 1991, Brazilian rosewood fretboard until 1991, PRS Tremolo and cam-style locking tuners, stoptail offered from 1993 - 2001, Phase II tuners from 2002. SPECIAL: 1988 - 1991. Pre-’85 body shape and headstock (with eagle inlay) 24 1/4” scale, 24-fret (11.5” radius) fretboard, bird inlays, maple top (with paua shell purfling) Santana humbuckers, tone, twin mini-switches. Replaced Signature Series, Inlaid headstock logo on rosewood headstock overlay, wide-fat neck, exceptional woods including artist grade maple top, abalone bird inlays, special thin finish, Volume and tone control with 5 way rotary, Artist Series pickups, semi-hollow, gold hardware and stop-tail options. This guitar is truly stunning. A 22-fret version of the Standard, wide thin or wide fat neck profiles available, tremolo or stoptail options, birds optional. Schematics, FAQ's, Customer Support Contact Information and more, Back angled 3 on-a-side non-veneered headstock, One-piece mahogany glued in neck, regular shape. DRAGON SERIES II: 1993. The studio’s single/single/hum pickup configuration was offered as an option until 1997. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back, Indian rosewood neck and fretboard, 10” radius, 22-fret, Mother of Pearl and Paua Heart bird inlays, Indian Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid Modern Eagle, phase II locking tuners, 53/10 pickups. ARTIST IV: 1996 - 1997. PRS: 1985 to 1987, when it became known as the Standard. BRAZILIAN SERIES CUSTOM 22: 2003. Signature Club is open to anyone with an interest in PRS. EG bolt-on maple top adds three piece maple, ‘10’ option. Same as McCarty 594 but with a Singlecut body shape. McCARTY MODEL: 1994 - 2007. Order this Custom 24 today. Based on a Dragon Series, without the inlay, tremolo or stoptail options, wide thin or wide fat neck profiles available, 10 top option, Artist Package introduced in 1998, birds optional, non-locking tuners on stoptail outfitted guitars from March 2001 - January 2002, changed all Custom 22 instruments to locking PRS tuners 2002, left handed version offered in '99, 2011, and 2014. From hard to find vintage examples to top end contemporary luthiers - our selection of Brazilian rosewood guitars is unmatched. Signature Club is open to anyone with an interest in PRS. I want to buy a PRS Guitar but I'm not sure which one will be the best investment? 863 individual pieces. It may well be Dalbergia nigra.CITES Appendix I regulations on the import and export of Brazilian rosewood didn't come into force until June 1992, and I think it was 1969 that the last production Brazilian guitar came of the lines at C F Martin, and Gibson stopped using … PRS Wood Library Custom 22 Semi Hollow 10 Top Brazilian Rosewood Board - Emerald Green (307) Heavy metal version of the PRS Custom/Standard with custom striped finish. 30th ANNIVERSARY DRAGON: 2015. 13. All models are 2 3/4" depth at rim, 4" depth at bridge, 22-fret wide-fat mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, PRS adjustable stoptail bridge, and McCarty Archtop pickups with 3-way toggle. SINGLECUT MODERN EAGLE: 2004 - 2007. CARLOS SANTANA MODEL: 1995 - 1998. 85/15 pickups, tremolo bridge, 85/15 pickups. Agency officials previously placed trade limits on only a few rosewood species, such as Brazilian rosewood, which is especially precious. Get expert advice and take a more casual look behind the scenes. Choose one of our Private Stock models or let us build your dream instrument. Updated in 2011 to volume, tone, five-way blade switch and Phase III locking tuners. & why is it stamped on the guitar over the finish? 15. Stoptail option discontinued in 2015. Santana fret wire, Green Ripple Abalone birds, 10 top flame, Santana II purfling, Santana III pickups, gold/nickel hardware mix – Limited Run of 200 guitars with engraved numbered backplate. SILVER SKY: 2018 - Present. ARTIST LIMITED EDITION: 1994 - 1996. All models are 1 3/4" depth at rim, 3" depth at bridge, 22-fret wide-fat mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, PRS adjustable stoptail bridge, and McCarty Archtop pickups with 3-way toggle. Carved highly figured maple top, mahogany back, Indian rosewood neck and fretboard, 10” radius, 22-fret, “Shadow” bird inlays, Indian Rosewood headstock overlay with inlaid Modern Eagle, Phase II locking tuners, gloss nitro-cellulose finish on body, 57/08 pickups. This 594 McCarty was custom ordered for CMC Guitars with a Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard. Finally, a number of countries, including the countries making up the European Union, have barred the importation of Brazilian Rosewood altogether, except under certain very narrow circumstances. Hollowbody II - carved maple top and back with mahogany sides. 513: 2006 - present. Brazilian rosewood was being so extensively used that it was becoming endangered, and substantial harm was being done to woodland ecosystems by over-felling. United States law does not require supporting documentation to be shipped with a guitar containing Brazilian Rosewood components sold in the United States. BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD McCARTY: 1999. Sign up here to get product announcements, artist news, and more delivered straight to your inbox. Average Weight: 52 lbs/ft 3 (835 kg/m 3) The two weights are so close, for all intents and purposes, density is identical. EG BOLT-ON SERIES I: 1990 – 1991. All original 2013 Paul Reed Smith Paul’s Guitar in Copper with PRS original hardshell case and some paperwork. DRAGON SERIES I: 1991 - 1992. Mahogany back, Carved maple top, 24 fret, 24 1/2” scale, 10” radius, East Indian rosewood fretboard, Abalone bird inlay, Santana wide fat neck carve, PRS Tremolo, 14 to 1, low mass locking tuners, Electronics and tremolo cavity cover, New Santana pickups with covers, 3 way toggle pickup selector, Volume control, Tone control.tremolo cavity cover, New Santana pickups with covers, 3 way toggle pickup selector, Volume control, Tone control. Singlecut body shape, maple top, mahogany body and neck, bound, rosewood fretboard, 24.5” scale length, 57/08 pickups, Stoptail Bridge 2007-09, two piece bridge 2013-16, Wide Fat neck carve. McCARTY HOLLOWBODY: 1998 - Current. If this guitar doesn't stop you in your tracks, I'm not sure what will. Specs similar to the Special but with standard neck profile, Hot Vintage Treble pickup and two PRS single-coils. The definitive original PRS, figured maple top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fretboard, volume and 5 way rotary offered until 2010, 5 way blade switch 2011 – present. The bodies are crafted of mahogany, with a maple top on some models; their maple tops are graded according to their \"figure\", referring to the visual character of the wood. Brazilian rosewood has long been considered to be a cherished tonewood by musical instrument builders and collectors.