1986 PRS "Pre-Standard" – Fire Engine Red
A Rare Piece of PRS History – Early Virginian Craftsmanship This is a stunning, all-original 1986 PRS Standard in its iconic, gleaming Fire Engine Red finish. This early-production model features the classic set-neck mahogany construction that defined the early Paul Reed Smith sound before the "Standard" line was even officially named.
echnical Specifications: 1986 PRS (Pre-Standard)
Feature Specification Model PRS Standard (Pre-Standard) Year 1986 Body Material One-Piece Solid Mahogany Neck Material Mahogany (Set-Neck construction) Fretboard Brazilian Rosewood (Period Correct) Inlays Mother of Pearl Dots Pickups Original Treble & Bass Humbuckers (T&B) Controls Volume, Sweet Switch (Mini-toggle), 5-Way Rotary Bridge Original PRS One-Piece Tremolo (Mil-Com) Tuners Original PRS/Schaller Locking Tuners (Cam-style) Scale Length 25" Finish Original Fire Engine Red The '86 Pre-Standard is a purist’s dream. Without the maple top of the Custom, the all-mahogany body provides a focused, mid-forward punch that cuts through any mix. Finding one in this condition—all original and in such a bold, gleaming finish—is a rare opportunity for serious collectors and players alike.
There is a small chipped area near the jack and also on the upper point of the headstock. They have been painted without overspraying the guitar.