Despite the fact that my space has been cut in half (there’s just so much information in this issue that it couldn’t be squeezed in any other way), it’s my pleasure to tell you about an instrument that is going to be a sought-after collector’s item from the minute it ships from the factory. It’s from the master guitar builders at Paul Reed Smith (where else?). It’s called the Dragon 2000.
What’s so special about this guitar? Well, first of all, only 50 of these instruments are being made. That’s right — just 50! And once those are gone, there will be no more. Not ever! No matter how much we beg! And as if that wasn’t reason enough for you guitar lovers out there to be drooling already, let me tell you just a bit about what (aside from the limited quantities) makes this guitar so incredible.
You start with the basic PRS design — which, let’s face it, is already a classic. Next you add a carefully hand-selected, heavily flamed or quilted maple top over a solid mahogany body. Then (and here’s the amazing part) you carefully, piece-by--piece, inlay a breathing fire dragon right into the face of the guitar.
And this is not just any inlay. We are talking about a stunning combination of precious stones and rare metals. The result is one of the most ambitious guitars the PRS factory has ever built. A truly breath-taking instrument of the highest calibre that is also a stunningly crafted work of art.
The Dragon 2000. Also known as the “Millenium Dragon.” And Sweetwater has ordered two: Numbers 35 (in a striking red finish) and 36 (in a gorgeous amber finish). And either one can be yours for just $20,000. Yes, twenty of the really big ones. Less than my parents paid for their first house! But may I add that this guitar is worth every penny when you consider that here is a once-in-a-lifetime investment that will surely shoot up in value the minute the last one is sold.
Imagine for a minute that you could go back in time and buy yourself a b
rand new 1958 Les Paul flametop. Are you with me now? This is that same kind of opportunity. No photograph can possibly do this guitar justice, and in this case, we only had a few digital camera images to work with (PRS promises us a first class studio shot by next issue, though I’m betting both our Dragons will be long gone by then). Still, you can see, even here, that this guiatr is magnificent.
Can’t afford a Dragon 2000? It’s okay, because you can still own a PRS that will be the envy of all your friends and make your enemies detest you even more (I promise!). See, every PRS is built by hand by master craftsmen at the PRS factory from the very best materials available: From the choice woods to the electronics, every part of every guitar is first class. So please do yourself a favor and call your Sales Engineer for a complete rundown of all the PRS models in stock, plus your special Sweetwater pricing. And I happen to know for a fact that there are some gorgeous instruments out in the warehouse right now in all the best colors, so call now.
I’ll see you all back here in our next issue with my usual full page!