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Description

Get ready to elevate your sound with the PRS Custom 22 10 Top, a guitar that effortlessly combines stunning aesthetics with versatile performance. Known as a "workhorse" guitar, it delivers a wide range of tones through its TCI-tuned 85/15 humbucking pickups, offering both vintage warmth and modern clarity. The Custom 22 boasts a beautifully figured maple 10-Top, ensuring that each guitar is a visual masterpiece as well as a sonic powerhouse.

The mahogany body and neck provide a rich, resonant tone, while the PRS Pattern neck carve ensures exceptional playability and comfort. The rosewood fingerboard, adorned with exquisite bird inlays, adds a touch of elegance and smooth transition across its 22 frets. Whether you're performing complex solos or laying down solid rhythms, this guitar accommodates every style with ease.

With a 5-way blade switch, the Custom 22 unlocks a multitude of tonal possibilities, from shimmering single-coil sounds to the depth of dual humbuckers. The PRS Gen III tremolo system ensures flawless tuning stability, making it a reliable companion for gigs and studio sessions alike.

Key Features:

  • Mahogany body with a stunning figured maple 10-Top
  • Comfortable mahogany neck with Pattern neck carve
  • Rosewood fingerboard featuring 22 frets and bird inlays
  • TCI-tuned 85/15 humbuckers for versatile tones
  • 5-way blade switch for diverse sonic options
  • PRS Gen III tremolo for stable tuning and smooth performance

Product specs

Brand PRS
Model Custom 22 Tremolo 10-Top
Finish Amber, Angry Larry, Aquamarine, Autumn Sky, Black Cherry, Black Gold Burst, Black Gold Wrap Burst, Black Sunburst, Blood Orange, Blue Fade, Blue Matteo, Blue Matteo Smokeburst, Blue Smokeburst Wrap, Blue Wrap Burst, Bonnie Pink, Charcoal Blue Wrap Burst, Charcoal Burst, Charcoal Cherry Burst, Charcoal Smokewrap, Cherry Sunburst, Copperhead, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Dark Cherry Wraparound Sunburst, Emerald Green, Eriza Verde, Eriza Verde Smokeburst, Faded Abalone, Faded Blue Burst, Faded Blue Wrap Burst, Faded Denim, Faded Evergreen, Faded Tobacco Wrap Burst, Faded Whale Blue, Faded Whale Blue Smokewrap Burst, Fire Red Burst, Gray Black, Honey, Jade, Makena Blue, Matteo Mist, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, Natural, Obsidian, Orange, Orange Tiger, Purple, Purple Mist, Raspberry, River Blue Smokeburst, Royal Blue, Ruby, Scarlet Red, Teal Black, Tobacco Sunburst, Tobacco Wraparound Sunburst, Tortoise Shell, Trampas Green, Tri-Color Sunburst, Turquoise, Vintage Yellow, Violet, Violet Blue Burst, Violet Burst, Violet Smokeburst, Violin Amber, Violin Amber Burst, Whale Blue, Yellow Tiger
Year 2002 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Tremolo Bridge
Color Family Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Natural, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Teal, Yellow
Finish Pattern Fade, Sunburst
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Model Family PRS Custom 22
Model Sub-Family PRS Custom 22 Tremolo
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25"
Series PRS 10-Top, PRS Core
Top Material Maple
Wood Top Style Quilted

FAQs

What is the significance of the "10 Top" designation on the PRS Custom 22?

The "10 Top" designation indicates a high-quality maple top with a well-defined figure across its entire surface. While it doesn't affect sound, it enhances the guitar's visual appeal and is marked with a "10" on the back of the headstock.

How does the PRS Custom 22 10 Top perform for different music genres?

The PRS Custom 22 10 Top, with its 85/15 pickups and versatile tone control, is suitable for a wide range of genres, from rock and blues to jazz and pop. Its coil-splitting feature allows for both humbucker and single-coil sounds, offering great tonal flexibility.

What is the neck profile like on the PRS Custom 22 10 Top?

The PRS Custom 22 10 Top features a "Pattern Regular" neck profile, which provides a comfortable grip for most players, balancing between vintage and modern neck shapes.

Is the PRS Custom 22 10 Top suitable for live performances?

Yes, the PRS Custom 22 10 Top is well-suited for live performances, thanks to its reliable PRS Gen III tremolo system and Phase III locking tuners, which help maintain tuning stability and allow for expressive playing.

Does the PRS Custom 22 10 Top come with a case?

Yes, the PRS Custom 22 10 Top comes with a hardshell case, providing excellent protection during transport and storage.

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Comparisons

  • It's noted that PRS pickups have significantly improved, with S2 models offering better sound quality than older models like the 1994 Custom 22.

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Build quality

  • The 90s PRS models, particularly '90-early '94, are favored for their deeper "violin" top carve compared to the flatter S2 models.

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User experience

  • Some owners feel newer PRS models are more "clinical," while 80s/90s models are believed to have more "mojo" and character.

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  • Owners find the rotary knob challenging for quick pickup changes during performances, especially when switching from neck to bridge pickups.

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Value and pricing

  • A 1994 PRS Custom 22 priced at $2,400 is considered fair, contingent on its condition, as vintage models may increase in value.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The preference for PRS guitars with a small neck heel, noted in older models like the 1994 version, is highlighted for enhanced playability.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Replacing the 5-way rotary switch with a 3-way toggle and push-pull tone knob offers different pickup combinations but requires reaming the hole for the switch.

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  • Some owners replace stock pickups with Lollar pickups for improved sound quality, enhancing their connection with the instrument.

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Use cases and applications

  • A '97 Custom 24 owner only uses it for one song per set due to the rotary switch's limitations, preferring a Telecaster for the rest.

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