
nightlight
Well-known member
Hey all, scored a nice PRS 1957/2008 a while ago. Here are some pics.



All stock and in mint condition. Peruvian mahogany neck, dalbergia rosewood fingerboard, mahogany body, paua bird outlines. The quilt is a ten top that would probably be in the artist or even wood library category IMHO, though it is classified as a 10 top. This is one of the first guitars to feature the coveted 57/08 pickups from PRS. There were only 250 made in this limited run of McCarthys, and this is #2 of 250. It comes with an extra backplate signed by Paul Reed Smith and the case is also unique in that it features the model number that is stencilled on.
Now my dilemma:

Wondering if I should trade for this Aristides. The thing is, I figure I could get an Aristides made exactly like this instrument and no problem. The PRS, I'm not sure. It's really a gorgeous instrument.
Anyone have experience with both brands and some advice? I'd ideally like both, but can only keep one.



All stock and in mint condition. Peruvian mahogany neck, dalbergia rosewood fingerboard, mahogany body, paua bird outlines. The quilt is a ten top that would probably be in the artist or even wood library category IMHO, though it is classified as a 10 top. This is one of the first guitars to feature the coveted 57/08 pickups from PRS. There were only 250 made in this limited run of McCarthys, and this is #2 of 250. It comes with an extra backplate signed by Paul Reed Smith and the case is also unique in that it features the model number that is stencilled on.
Now my dilemma:

Wondering if I should trade for this Aristides. The thing is, I figure I could get an Aristides made exactly like this instrument and no problem. The PRS, I'm not sure. It's really a gorgeous instrument.
Anyone have experience with both brands and some advice? I'd ideally like both, but can only keep one.