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This is in my opinion, the finest PRS guitar I've ever played and I played many private stock, core, wood library, PRS guitars.  The feel, tones, and workmanship, and great looks in this guitar are extraordinary.  My luthier in Scottsdale, Dave Ayres, who isn't the biggest PRS fan, said "this is about as perfect as a guitar can be" This one has one small ding which is shown in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions, etc.. I'm pricing this guitar at $10,250 due to the small ding. These cost $14,750 new and aside from the small ding this one is in great shape. Update 11- 20-24 : The small ding is currently being repaired and guitar will be in Excellent Plus condition.According to that shop you would not be able to see the ding after they repair it. From PRS The PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin is a classic instrument that has been meticulously spec'd by Paul Reed Smith to honor John McLaughlin. All of the woods were specially chosen by Smith for their tone, 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.Some of the more particular details on this model are the finish, pickups, 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 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."Being John's guitar maker is an honor I fought decades for, and to now be able to give him a signature model is a special moment for me and hopefully the industry," said Paul Reed Smith. "These guitars were designed to both feel like magic when you pick them up but also disappear in your hands so you can just focus on playing. John is capable of playing at extraordinary speed and with this instrument, you hear every note. Finding that balance as a guitar maker and coaxing every bit of sound out of the guitar was key."Paul Reed Smith and Paul Miles have signed each Private Stock John McLaughlin model on the back of the headstock. As an added detail, John McLaughlin has autographed the back plate of each instrument. Only 200 PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin guitars will be made in 2023. Specs  Body Construction: SolidbodyTop Wood: Figured MapleBody Wood: African MahoganyTop Carve: ViolinNumber of Frets: 22Fret Wire: PRS JumboScale Length: 25"Neck Wood: HormigoNeck Construction: One-PieceTruss Rod: PRS Double-ActingNeck Shape: PatternNut Width: 1 11/16"Fretboard: African BlackwoodRadius: 10"Fretboard Inlay: Celtic Knots, Abalone Knot w/ Holly Spikes and Crushed Opal OvalHeadstock Logo: Private Stock Eagle, Crushed Opal w/ Holly OutlinesNeck/Body Assembly: SetFinish: High-Gloss NitroColor: Charcoal Phoenix with Smoked Black BackBridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen IIITuners: PRS Phase III LockingHardware Type: NickelNut: BoneTruss Rod Cover: "John McLaughlin"Treble Pickup: TCIBass Pickup: TCIControls: Volume, Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, Two Mini-Toggle EQ SwitchesTuning: StandardCase: PRS Private Stock Brown Paisley

Paul's 85 Private Stock is part of the exclusive PRS lineup, offering exquisite craftsmanship and high-end performance. This guitar is designed for discerning musicians who demand the best in playability and tone.