Artist V – 300 Piece Limited Run

The Artist Series began in 1991. This series experimented with component and structural updates that enhanced the tone of the guitar and brought more decoration with it. The Artist V is the first example of this series in nearly 15 years. Continuing the tradition of harmonizing tone and beauty, the Artist V features new pickups spec’d by Paul Reed Smith, the 2011 redesigned 5-way blade switch (previously featured only on the 2011 Custom 24), beautiful inlays and purfling, and only the best woods. Gold hardware and a selective color list, including three new colors (Blue Crab Blue, Eriza Verde, and Purple Hazel), complete the Artist V’s special offerings.



Specs: Artist grade flame maple top with ribboned mahogany back, 25” scale length, 22 fret Peruvian mahogany neck with ebony fretboard, Paua bird inlays with Mother of Pearl outlines, Ebony headstock veneer with abalone signature and Mother of Pearl “Artist V,” Mother of Pearl purfling along the neck and headstock, PRS Phase III locking tuners (gold hardware), PRS
Stoptail or Tremolo option

Electronics: Volume and Tone Control with 2011 Redesigned 5-way Blade Switch

Neck Profile: Pattern Regular

Finishes: Amber Black, Black Gold, Black Gold Burst, Blue Crab Blue*, Eriza Verde*, Fire Red*, Purple Hazel, Smoked Cherry Burst, Smoked Orange, Teal Black*

Available in September 2011!