Electric guitar with flamed maple top, PRS 85/15 pickups and piezo pickup, including case
The PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst #20 0298383 is a classic Paul Reed Smith workhorse with an extremely versatile sound that makes it the ideal all-round electric guitar for almost any style of music. PRS relies on the classic mahogany set-neck construction with a chic flamed maple top, while rosewood is used for the 22-fret fretboard. Furthermore two PRS 85/15 humbuckers with 5-way circuitry provide an extensive sound palette, complementing the piezo pickup system with authentic acoustic sounds. Last but not least, the PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst is equipped with the patented PRS Gen III tremolo and precise PRS Phase III locking tuners for maximum tuning stability.
The PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst convinces not only with its first-class wood selection but also with its versatile sound spectrum and excellent playability.
The Custom 22 Piezo by Paul Reed Smith is based on the proven mahogany body and set mahogany neck construction.
PRS Custom 22 Piezo: Proven construction using only the finest woods
Naturally the PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst #20 0298383 is built using only carefully selected woods of the highest quality. Accordingly, this electric guitar features a mahogany body and a glued mahogany neck, which in combination with the solid flamed maple top create the perfect conditions for a particularly lively, warm sound. Furthermore the pleasantly thick "Pattern" neck profile lies comfortably in the hand to fit any style of playing on the rosewood fretboard.
Thanks to 5-way switching, the two PRS 85/15 humbuckers of the Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Piezo deliver particularly versatile guitar sounds for almost any style of music. The PRS Gen III tremolo convinces with smooth handling and high tuning stability.
PRS 85/15 humbuckers and piezo pickup
Two PRS 85/15 humbuckers in the neck and bridge position make the PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst #20 0298383 a true all-rounder, providing the right sound for almost any style of music. These pickups convince through their balance of bass and treble with enormous clarity, whereas the distinctive mids convey a confident assertiveness. Furthermore the 5-way switch calls up the pickups or their individual coils in various combinations to create versatile tones for clean and overdrive sounds. The piezo pickup system, designed in cooperation with LR Baggs, provides authentic acoustic guitar sounds.
Particularly light PRS Phase III locking tuners in open-gear construction on the head stock guarantee precise tuning of the PRS Custom 22 piezo.
Third generation PRS tremolo and tuners
Last but not least, the Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst is equipped with high-quality third generation PRS hardware. The patented PRS Gen III tremolo is mounted on the body and, thanks to a number of well thought-out construction details, not only improves the sound development, but also impresses with its particularly smooth and tuning-stable handling. At the headstock, the strings are guided in a straight line to the lightweight PRS Phase III locking tuners, guaranteeing precise tuning.
The PRS Custom 22 Piezo Black Gold Burst #20 0298383 at a glance:
Electric guitar from the PRS Core Models series, made in the USA
Mahogany body
Solid flamed maple top
Glued mahogany neck with "Pattern" profile
22-fret rosewood fretboard with bird inlays
One PRS 85/15 Bass humbucker in neck position
One PRS 85/15 Treble humbucker in bridge position
Piezo pickup system, designed in collaboration with L. R. Baggs
5-way blade switch for different pickup configurations
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