Withdrawn- PRS Wood Library Semi Hollow Special, Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Heavy Relic

chris78

I've reached a silly number of guitars and I've decided to thin. These two aren't on the block because they're not sensational, but because I have private stock versions of both guitars and having 2 of the same model is an extravagance. I may be listing a few other high end guitars soon and it's not impossible I'll change my mind on these.

I'm looking for £4k firm for either guitar. This prices them below core models. No trades please. Collection from Chatham, Kent, postage absolutely fine - they'll be well packed and insured by secursus.

They'll be here until the next eBay 80% off.

On Hold- MEV First - The best and most versatile guitar ever made by PRS and I'm talking from a position of having owned (ahem) a few. 17 pickup combinations - the only guitar you'll ever need. It can do Strat, tele, p90, humbucker. The lot. Originally a private stock model - this is a very very special MEV because it matches the original private stock spec - stained flamed maple neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, additional switch to move from 250 to 500k pots. You can't get any of this in a core model or a Brazilian board in the UK. The colour is Boyd burst and a very very fine 10 top- named after a PRS employee. I got it from Squealing Pigs on the day it came into stock - they're listing these at £5,899 now. The guitar is in unplayed condition.

Their file of pics is here https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/r9iebumu9nqmqpfxuymyj/h?dl=0&rlkey=kqk18k6jowq40ni6s8mair86h

Next is this custom colour semi-hollow special. It's the guitar that when I post pics of my PRS Guitars, everyone always comments on this one. It's a Peach limited run - ebony fingerboard, roasted flame maple neck with open pore finish (the first time PRS allowed this outside of private stock), quilted top in a sort of violet/blue wrap. The guitar came into Peach on the day I acquired it - original listing here with Jack playing it. https://www.peachguitars.com/prs-wood-library-special-semi-hollow-custom-colour-quilt-w-flame-maple-neck.htm
This is a 9.5/10 - in the right light, there's some light pick scratches to the top. It's really only if you catch it at the right angle in the right light and nothing to put anyone off. It's a sensational guitar, basically a budget Super Eagle. Ridiculously versatile and one of the best models ever made by PRS - it's got a slightly softer sound than the MEV.

Peach pics here https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ojg6emvfn4ix5b/B38F0CB0-5E71-4558-B68C-930B77F732F0.heic?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n2lb2xo41kosso5/C116A941-4AE5-4169-885F-5325AD155EC6.jpeg?raw=1

Adding on a Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic Nocaster in Faded Nocaster Blonde. Selling this as a I have a Broadcaster and slightly prefer the neck.
Great spec this one and part of a limited run.
It's got the proper U 51 neck - 1 inch thick. Properly large, Still very playable.
6105 frets, 9.5 radius (which is what makes it playable)
Handwound Nocaster in the bridge, Texas Special in the neck (more stratty, but really well balanced and very good.

Looking for 3k Firm

chris78

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zp8ot6un7e87ef5/zzgejhfsquyvx6tzmgc2.webp?raw=1

guitargeek62

You can't hide this behind a link:

webrthomson

Holy flying wow...

andy1839

@Norlin4life mate, these look right up your street!

chris78

guitargeek62 said:

You can't hide this behind a link:

Thank you 
having all sorts of issues with showing pics of the MEV for some reason 

Sevenof9

Mother of God,

If I was to take 10 Viagra all at once(which I have to do some nights).

I would not have as big a stalk on as I have now looking at that Modern eagle.
Curses on my poverty…..
GLWTS

McToot

Sevenof9 said:

Mother of God,

If I was to take 10 Viagra all at once(which I have to do some nights).

I would not have as big a stalk on as I have now looking at that Modern eagle.
Curses on my poverty…..
GLWTS

If you just cut down on the Viagra spend you'd be fine. 

Norlin4life

andy1839 said:

@Norlin4life mate, these look right up your street!

I really shouldn’t have opened the forum today…  Chris could quite easily bankrupt me. I’ve dibs on another tasty PRS he has, otherwise that MEV would have been winging its way towards me. 

chris78

MEV on hold, pending.
Gone to a great home and one of two crackers here.

chris78

Adding on a Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic Nocaster in Faded Nocaster Blonde. Selling this as a I have a Broadcaster and slightly prefer the neck.
Great spec this one and part of a limited run.
It's got the proper U 51 neck - 1 inch thick. Properly large, Still very playable.
6105 frets, 9.5 radius (which is what makes it playable)
Handwound Nocaster in the bridge, Texas Special in the neck (more stratty, but really well balanced and very good.

Looking for 3k firm
Pics folder

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/h8eu8r1f4ptrvk24nwr2h/h?dl=0&rlkey=w6m2yo85q45z0wm0pucdlj0l0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9p1l2v33x15y2mf/IMG_0053.jpeg?raw=1

streethawk

chris78 said:

Adding on a Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic Nocaster in Faded Nocaster Blonde. Selling this as a I have a Broadcaster and slightly prefer the neck.
Great spec this one and part of a limited run.
It's got the proper U 51 neck - 1 inch thick. Properly large, Still very playable.
6105 frets, 9.5 radius (which is what makes it playable)
Handwound Nocaster in the bridge, Texas Special in the neck (more stratty, but really well balanced and very good.

Looking for 3k firm
Pics folder

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/h8eu8r1f4ptrvk24nwr2h/h?dl=0&rlkey=w6m2yo85q45z0wm0pucdlj0l0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9p1l2v33x15y2mf/IMG_0053.jpeg?raw=1

That's a beaut, Chris.
Seen others from that run with heavier relicing that are maybe a bit over the top. This one is spot on. Tempting!

chris78

Thanks @streethawk ;
Youre right that the heavy relics are hardest to get right. Even some of the master builders do really horrid heavy relics. They’ve got this one really right, plus I think the days of lightweight ash nocasters, even in the custom shop, are behind us.

imalrightjack

Surprised that Special is still here!  Talk about a special Special...

chris78

In response to questions
Semi Hollow Special is 6 lbs 13 oz
Nocaster 7lbs 5 oz

Wazmeister

Chris, hope all is well mate !

You have such lovely guitars always...

chris78

Wazmeister said:

Chris, hope all is well mate !

You have such lovely guitars always...

Cheers, waz. Both of these are very lovely. The new buyer will  chuffed to bits. 

chris78

Both withdrawn - being traded