Latest addition to the collection





Had to happen... Only £650, some little dents, replaced tuners and strap buttons (which I've again replaced already) but look at this!!! PRS CE22 - in Whale Blue - I think a 2001 from the serial number. The Les Paul Special will have to go to make room and provide some funds but this is much more me than the P90 loaded boy.

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  1. Axe Victim18 January 2009 at 12:14

    Yup, you couldn't let that slip through your fingers now could you?
    Very nice. You and Istvanski must hav ea thing about blue guitars. He's just bought a Les Paul Custom Shop Pacifica. I'm looking forward ot hearing and readin gabout both of these lovely specimins. Nice one.

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  2. Furtheron18 January 2009 at 17:23

    Well Col, I rationalised it as being the same as me buying the kind of straps you buy for my whole collection... :-)

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  3. The Preacherman18 January 2009 at 18:27

    As Dave Lister said "The Axeman is Back!!!!"

    Mind you, he only had three strings....

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  4. Ken Skinner19 January 2009 at 09:18

    A friend of mine bought a similar jobbie (new)... he still hasn't confessed to his guitar teacher :-)

    Cool stuff!

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  5. Istvanski19 January 2009 at 12:48

    That PRS is gorgeous, good purchase. One day I'll be able to afford a Modern Eagle (perhaps, if I sell my house...).

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