2011 PRS SC58 – Very Early Artist Grade Example – Session Musician Provenance

Offered for sale is an exceptional early 2011 PRS SC58, serial number 168768, finished in McCarty Tobacco Burst.

The guitar was acquired directly from a well-known US session musician and PRS endorser, making its provenance one of the most interesting aspects of this particular instrument.

It comes from the very early period of the SC58 model and features a particularly high specification, including a figured Maple Artist Grade top, 57/08 pickups, Modern Eagle II bird inlays, the dedicated PRS two-piece bridge developed specifically for the SC58, and the original PRS Paisley Multi-Fit case.

Having owned and played many high-end guitars over the years, this one has always stood out. It is exceptionally resonant, open and dynamic, with a strong fundamental note, rich harmonic content and superb note separation.

A trusted luthier and several experienced musician friends who have seen the guitar independently commented on the same thing — this is an unusually fine-sounding and exceptionally high-quality example.

Highlights

• Very early 2011 PRS SC58
• Acquired directly from a well-known US session musician / PRS endorser
• Artist Grade figured maple top
• Original 57/08 pickups
• Modern Eagle II bird inlays
• Dedicated PRS two-piece bridge developed for the SC58
• McCarty Tobacco Burst
• Original PRS Paisley Multi-Fit case
• Professionally PLEK’d and fully set up
• Excellent overall condition
• Complete documentation
• COA / original paperwork
• PRS email confirmation of the factory specification
• M.I.P.A. Award-era SC58

Specifications

• Mahogany body
• Figured Artist Grade maple top
• Mahogany neck
• Wide-Fat profile
• East Indian Rosewood fingerboard
• Modern Eagle II bird inlays
• PRS 57/08 pickups
• 24.5" scale
• PRS two-piece bridge designed for the SC58
• PRS locking tuners with custom ebony tuner buttons
• 2 Volume / 2 Tone
• 3-way toggle
• Nickel hardware
• USA Core Series

Tone

Warm, vocal and articulate, with excellent clarity under gain and an immediate, highly responsive feel.

The guitar is lively even unplugged and has the kind of depth, resonance and harmonic complexity that is difficult to describe until you play it. It remains one of the finest-sounding guitars I have personally owned.

Condition

Excellent condition.

Very well cared for, with relatively little playing wear. Professionally set up and PLEK’d, ready to play.

Included

• Original PRS Paisley Multi-Fit case
• Original hangtag
• COA / original documentation
• Original case candy
• PRS Customer Service email confirming the factory specification for serial #168768

A rare opportunity to acquire a very early Artist Grade SC58 with direct session-musician provenance, complete documentation and exceptional musical character.