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PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition Electric Guitar
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A modern masterpiece honoring PRS's 40-year legacy.
The PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition electric guitar represents Paul Reed Smith's personal vision as both a luthier and a player. Designed to celebrate PRS Guitars' 40th Anniversary, this exclusive model is limited to only 150 pieces worldwide. Featuring a Private Stock-grade figured maple top in a striking charcoal microburst finish, paired with a deep crimson "Fat Back" mahogany body, the Charcoal Phoenix delivers a bold visual and tonal statement. Every element, from its meticulously selected woods to its refined electronics, reflects Paul's ongoing pursuit of sonic excellence.
Premium Tonewoods for Sustain and Clarity
At the heart of the Charcoal Phoenix is its unique wood combination. The chaltecoco neck offers a sturdy, resonant foundation, while the ziricote fingerboard adds warmth and complexity to the guitar's tonal character. The "Fat Back" mahogany body enhances sustain, delivering a thick, harmonically rich sound. The violin-carved top not only provides striking aesthetics but also contributes to a balanced tonal response, ensuring that every note rings with clarity and depth.
PRS TCI Pickups for Unparalleled Versatility
Equipped with the newly updated PRS TCI pickups for 2025, the Charcoal Phoenix offers an extraordinary tonal range. These American Alnico-magnet humbuckers feature refined winding, wiring, and electronic specifications, delivering a clear, articulate voice suited for both clean and high-gain applications. The two EQ mini-toggle switches function as high-pass filters, tightening the low end and enhancing the treble response for added clarity and musicality. Whether you need smooth sustain or cutting lead tones, the Charcoal Phoenix responds with precision.
Precision Hardware for Superior Performance
The PRS stoptail bridge, crafted with brass inserts and steel studs, maximizes resonance and tuning stability while enhancing sustain. PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with Wing buttons provide reliable tuning accuracy and a touch of vintage aesthetic. A bone nut and high-gloss nitrocellulose finish complete the package, ensuring that this limited-edition instrument performs flawlessly under any conditions.
Stunning Aesthetics with Signature PRS Details
The Charcoal Phoenix is as visually captivating as it is sonically impressive. Ripple abalone "Old School" bird inlays adorn the ziricote fingerboard, while the headstock features a pre-factory eagle logo in rippled abalone. The deep crimson back creates a striking contrast against the figured maple top, evoking the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Each guitar includes a hand-signed 40th Anniversary certificate, further emphasizing its exclusivity and collectibility.
A Collector's Dream and a Player's Inspiration
Designed for those who demand the highest level of craftsmanship and sonic refinement, the PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition is a true collector's piece and a professional-grade instrument. With only 150 units available worldwide, this guitar is a rare opportunity to own a piece of PRS history. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Charcoal Phoenix inspires with its breathtaking looks, exceptional tone, and unmatched playability.
Features
- Private Stock-grade maple top with deep charcoal microburst finish
- Chaltecoco neck with ziricote fingerboard for rich tone
- PRS TCI pickups with EQ mini-toggles for enhanced clarity
- PRS stoptail bridge with brass inserts for maximum sustain
- Phase III non-locking tuners for smooth and precise tuning
- Ripple abalone "Old School" bird inlays for a vintage aesthetic
- Deep crimson "Fat Back" mahogany body for resonant sustain
- High-gloss nitrocellulose finish for enhanced resonance and durability
- Limited to 150 pieces worldwide with a 40th Anniversary certificate
- PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded Case included for premium protection
Experience the ultimate expression of PRS craftsmanship with the Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition electric guitar—crafted for collectors and players who demand excellence.
Charcoal Phoenix Limited Edition Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Body construction: Solidbody
- Top wood: Private Stock-grade figured maple
- Back wood: "Fat Back" mahogany
- Top carve: Violin
- Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose
- Neck wood: Chaltecoco
- Neck construction: One-piece
- Scale length: 25"
- Neck profile: Pattern
- Fingerboard wood: Ziricote
- Fingerboard radius: 10"
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut material: Bone
- Inlays: Ripple abalone "Old School" birds
- Truss rod: PRS double-acting
- Bridge: PRS stoptail with brass inserts and steel studs
- Tuning machines: PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with Wing buttons
- Hardware finish: Nickel
- Truss rod cover: "40th Charcoal Phoenix"
- Bridge pickup: PRS TCI treble
- Neck pickup: PRS TCI bass
- Controls: Volume and tone control with 3-way toggle pickup switch and two mini-toggle EQ switches
- Strings: PRS Signature .010-.046
- Case: PRS ATA Multi-Fit Molded
- Orientation: Right handed
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